Tag: Netherlands
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Where Did the Ottoman Empire’s Oil Go?
European powers and later American oil companies competed for Ottoman petroleum. After the empire collapsed, its former oil territories became…
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Netherlands is facing a formaldehyde public health scandal
Watch the Video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Low Tox Leven ❊ Michelle & Marie (@lowtoxleven.nl)…
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Criminals channel waste into manure: 3,000 tons of industrial salt in NL & BE
Translated by Google Criminal networks in the Kempen region have dumped thousands of tons of waste on Kempen farmland. This…
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Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effect
https://www.industrylinqs.com/chemelot/2025/10/fibrant-closes-part-of-chemelot-plants-union-fears-domino-effect
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Shell abandons biofuel project in Rotterdam
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/10/update-shell-to-take-600-mm-hit-from-scrapped-rotterdam-biofuels-project
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BP abandons plans for biofuels plant in Rotterdam port
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/09/bp-abandons-plans-for-biofuels-plant-in-rotterdam-port
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First Bioplastic Factory in Delfzijl Begins Production
https://nltimes.nl/2025/09/15/first-bioplastic-factory-delfzijl-begins-production
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Shell will not restart construction of Rotterdam biofuels plant
https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-not-restart-construction-rotterdam-biofuels-plant.html
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Plastic Energy produces first pyrolysis oil at Netherlands plant
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/plastic-energy-and-sabic-plant-produces-first-pyrolysis-oil-at-netherlands-site
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Netherlands offers subsidies to switch to recycled, bio content
https://www.sustainableplastics.com/news/netherlands-offers-subsidies-switch-recycled-bio-content
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Neste and Ravago discontinue chemical recycling project in the Netherlands
https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/neste-and-ravago-discontinue-chemical-recycling-project-in-the-netherlands-010825
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Reusable packaging: German lessons for the Dutch market
Read https://kidv.nl/reusable-packaging-german-lessons-for-the-dutch-market
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NL Regulators to look at greenwashy ‘compostable claims’ (FREE)
Read Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator
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UPM ends development of biorefinery at Port of Rotterdam
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Cedo to shut down recycling site in the Netherlands
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Netherlands: Leaders of international customs fraud ring involving biodiesel imports arrested
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Dow invests in Dutch chemical recycler Xycle
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Netherlands considers repeal of single-use plastic surcharge as organizations question effectiveness
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NL Chemical Recycler Pryme scales back chemical recycling rollout plans
The chemical recycling industry has done the same mistakes as the bioplastics industry, but worse…they have not advertised an inch,…
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TNO Research on Bioplastics
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LyondellBasell recycling plant in NL goes bankrupt
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Chemical recycler Blue Cycle goes bankrupt in the Netherlands
Another one bites the dust. The business model of chemical recycling is not sound so expect more bankruptcies in 2025
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Sabic and Plastic Energy NL chemical recycling plant starts operations
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PLA Market Holds Steady in Italy and Netherlands Amid Strong Demand and Sustainable Initiatives
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Duplicor biocomposites to advance Netherlands housing construction
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NL Government presents agricultural plan (Report)
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NL researchers discover ocean fungus that can break down polyethylene
Dutch researchers discover ocean fungus that can break down polyethylene — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices.…
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Western North Brabant becomes hotspot for biobased building blocks for the construction industry
Western North Brabant becomes hotspot for biobased building blocks for the construction industry
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Itero awarded €5m for chemical recycling
Itero awarded €5m from EU’s Just Transition Fund — They seem to be afraid of using the word ‘chemical recycling’…
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What happens to used NL Textiles?
This study aims at empowering the government and value chain stakeholders to better contribute to the creation of a circular…
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Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS, NL judge rules
Chemical factory Chemours in Dordrecht is partly liable for damage suffered by municipalities in the area due to pollution with…
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Amsterdam’s ‘bubble barrier’ fighting plastic pollution (FREE)
Dutch inventors are removing plastic from Amsterdam’s rivers and canals using a ‘net’ made from bubbles. They claim the invention…
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Mr. Green Deal Frans Timmermans Resigns from the EU Commission
Protecting the environment is a necessary and noble cause but under the unelected Timmermans, the EU was turning into a…
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New rules for plastic to-go packaging in the Netherlands from July
As was announced last spring, the Netherlands is implementing new rules for single-use plastic packaging – specifically those used for…
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NL Prime Minister Lobbied for Shell to get EU Subsidies (FREE)
Rutte interfered to help Shell get €150 million subsidy for hydrogen power site: report
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Kolon Industries and NL Startup Partner on PHA
Kolon Industries to develop biodegradable plastics
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Aduro Clean Technologies and Chill Partner on Chemical Recycling
Aduro Clean Technologies and CHILL Collaborate to Advance Chemical Recycling Research at Brightlands Chemelot Campus
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Bacteria Really Eat Plastic
Scientist Discovers a Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Actually Digests Plastic Pollution
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Sunlight Degrades Plastic Waste in Oceans
UV light from the sun slowly breaks down plastics on the ocean’s surfaces. Floating microplastic is broken down into ever…
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Coffee Pods and Tea Bags can Now be Placed in Organic Waste Containers in the Netherlands
Although some may have been doing it for years – secretly or otherwise – it is now officially allowed: throwing…
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Nitrogen Crisis in the Netherlands
The world’s second largest exporter of agri-food products is going through multiple crises that are calling into question its successful…
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Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022
This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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NL Nitrogen Report
Nitrogen Report Delivered to the Dutch Government
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New NL Agriculture Minister
On October 3, 2022, the Dutch government announced Mr. Piet Adema has been named the new Dutch Minister of Agriculture,…
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NL is Centre of EU Plastic Waste Maffia
NL is the pivotal hub of criminal exports of plastic waste outside Europe.
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NL Minister of Agriculture Resigns over Fertilizers
On September 5, 2022, the Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Food Quality, Henk Staghouwer, resigned over manure and nitrogen…
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Germany and NL Go Back to Coal Power Plants
The European Green Deal is turning into a farce …. like the rest of Ursula’s mandate. Sometimes we see her…
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NL Nitrogen GHG Emission Plan
Netherlands: Government Presents National Program to Reduce Nitrogen Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rural Areas
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NL Startup to Reduce Cost of PLA Production
Nature’s Principles to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of PLA production
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New NL Biomass Policy
Dutch Government Lays Out New Biomass Policy
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Fossil Connections of the NL Government
NL Minister for New Economy writes about the fossil connections and the hypocrisy of the NL government.
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First Biocomposite Bridge Inauguration
The flax bridge for pedestrians and cyclists will be inaugurated during the Floriade International Horticultural Exhibition in Almere on April…
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Plastic Nurdles Pollution in the NL
Belgium and UK are warned for similar problems
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Lignin Asphalts LCA for the Netherlands
Using lignin from local biorefineries for asphalts: LCA case study for the Netherlands
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NL Motion to Ban Plastic in Cigarette Filters
Following motion was introduced in the NL parliament
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Cosun Beet Receives Grant for Biorefinery
Subsidy for sustainable biorefinery from sugar beet pulp
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New NL Nitrogen Policy
Netherlands: New Dutch Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy Installed
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Netherlands Says No to Belgian Ineos Plant
The province of Zeeland (NL) is appealing against the environmental permit for the construction of the new Ineos ethane cracker…
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Bluepha and Pharadox Partner on PHA
We are proud and honored to start the new year announcing a new cooperation. With our material partner Bluepha we…
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
Update: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member…
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Was NL Balloon Release in Tokyo Misplaced?
NGOs are not amused with this. Can you still release balloons in 2021?
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PolyStyreneLoop Grand Opening
Dutch people have many great skills; but their biggest weakness is the cheap marketing. Check out by yourself
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NGO Coalition Wants Ban on Plastic Cups, Confetti, FireWorks, Tea Bags
A group of NGOs wants additional plastic applications to be banned in the NL
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Industry Trying to Circumvent NL Deposit Scheme
Starting today in The Netherlands, you can turn in small plastic bottles for a 15-cent deposit
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Consumer Perspectives on Bio Based Products
Irish and Dutch consumer perspectives of bio-based products
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NL BioAromatic Conceptual Factory
BAroC project started: Bio-Aromatic Conceptual Factory
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EU Recovery Funds for NL Circular Chemistry
6 groundbreaking projects in the field of circular chemistry in South Holland receive €7 million from the REACT EU fund…
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NL Introduces Deposit on Plastic Bottles
The Netherlands has introduced a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles
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NL Biomass Lobby Sends Letter to Politics (FREE)
Advocacy for sensible and high-quality use of biomass by broad coalition.
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NL Goes Compostable Tea Bags and Coffee Pods
Green Deal signed: national switch to compostable coffee pods and tea bags
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The Recycling Backstage, NL Documentary (FREE)
Dutch Documentary unveils the backstage of the plastic recycling industry. This is a FREE article
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NL to Produce Ethanol with Sugar Beets
A new factory in Zeeland will produce bioethanol from sugar beets
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The NL Recycled Content Fiasco
What if we told you that nobody buys recycled plastic content? Was this kept secret to avoid a public fiasco?
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NL to Ban Bamboo and Corn Composites Tableware
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recommends that melamine plastic tableware in which bamboo and / or…
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New NL National Plastics Recycling Platform
National Plastics Recycling Platform’ supports new technologies for the circular economy from cooperation
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Deposit on Cans Campaign in NL
A campaign to impose Deposits on Cans was launched in the NL
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NL Bioeconomy Needs Help
NL Bio Companies need a boost from the EU to survive
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Bioplastics Leader Goes for Rotterdam
Market leader in bioplastics chooses port of Rotterdam — SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL sues the EU for breach of REACH
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Nl Government Resigns Over Scandal
Political crisis in the NL
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First Dutch Hemp Bioplastic Chairs
Dutch firms debut bioplastic chair
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Bioenergy Scandal in the NL
There’s a new bio-energy scandal in the making in the NL.
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First NL Bio Asphalt Road
Bio-asphalt road in Vlissingen put into use
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NL Agricultural Biotechnology Report
This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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Massive Biodiesel Fraud in NL
Due to large-scale fraud, diesel that is not produced sustainably at all is registered as a sustainable fuel.
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The Dutch Saccharide Agenda
The Chemport Europe Saccharide Agenda offers a roadmap for the development of a green chemistry production chain in the Northern…
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Germany and NL Sign a Devil Pact
And leave their European counterparts on the side?
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NL Government Breaks Producer Responsibility Promise
NL government caught greenwashing.
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NL Builds New Sustainable Plastics Testing Facility
Multi-million investment in R&D infrastructure in the Netherlands.
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NL Government Advised to Stop Biofuels
The Dutch Social Economic Council (SER) advised the Dutch government to phase out bioenergy and instead use biomass for high…
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Supercritical CO2 Knowledge Centre in NL
In a collaboration, seven companies, the University of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, partially based on Campus Groningen,…
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NL Starts Small Plastic Bottle Deposit
As of next summer, there will be a 15 cent deposit on all plastic bottles under 1 liter, State Secretary…
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New Vice-Chairman Circular Biobased Delta
Freek van Eijk, CEO of Holland Circular Hotspot and Managing Director of Acceleratio, has been appointed as a board member…
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Avantium Receives Grant from NL
Avantium awarded funding to produce lignin for the development of bio-based asphalt.
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Compostable Plastics Are Not Circular
De Monitor (episode 10/02) about compostable packaging and disposables, has given the discussion about circularity some new oxygen. Jelmer Vierstra,…
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NL Composting Industry Does Not Want Compostable Plastics
Dutch Waste Management Industry: we don’t want packaging in the bio-waste stream, even if they are compostable.
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Documentary That Killed Compostable Plastics in the Netherlands
Here’s the translation of the most important fragments of the Dutch documentary “De Monitor” that killed compostable plastics in the…
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Senbis Wins NL Government Tender for Compostable Grass System
Senbis and its partners win tender for a Dutch government grant to develop a fully compostable artificial grass system.
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Wageningen University Gives Opinion on Compostable Plastics
Wageningen Food & Biobased Research has studied how compostable plastics behave in the current Dutch system for the treatment of…
