Tag: Paid Content
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American Chemistry Council statement on Phthalates
ACC’s High Phthalates Panel Statement on Misleading Claims Regarding Food Contact Materials and Phthalates
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Alfa Chemistry Introduces Bio-based Polymers
Alfa Chemistry Introduces Bio-based Polymers, Responding to Market Demand
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Only compostable tableware to be used at Indian consecration ceremony
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Quicksilver goes seaweed bioplastics
Quiksilver introduces seaweed-based plastic alternative
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Scientist working on biodegradable food packaging (Video)
ABC New (Australia) video pu
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EUBP statement on Green Claims directive
European Bioplastics, together with other stakeholders, have published a joint statement to communicate our asks on the Commission’s proposal for…
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Bioplastics Advertising in the media (FREE)
Let’s have a look at the current bioplastics advertising in the media. This is a FREE article.
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European Parliament adopts anti greenwashing directive
MEPs adopt new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information — Well, I think this is going to increase confusion…
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Sacma develops compostable ovenable bag with Futamura’s NatureFlex films
Italian paper bag manufacturer Sacma has worked with Futamura to launch a renewable and compostable alternative to pack hot products…
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TotalEnergies Corbion release LCA for recycled PLA
Luminy® Recycled PLA Life Cycle Assessment released by TotalEnergies Corbion
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US scientists engineer bacteria to make valuable products from plant fiber
Multitasking microbes: UW–Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
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Evonik manufactures first product from biosurfactant plant
Evonik manufactures first product from world’s first industrial-scale rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant
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FA Bio secures £5.3m investment
FA Bio secures £5.3m investment from Clean Growth Fund, Pymwymic and Ship2B Ventures
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American Airlines Cargo reduces plastic waste with Bioplastics
American Airlines Cargo reduced its plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6m water bottles, in 2023…
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Fungi, coffee, and pineapples – rethinking device materials
Don’t throw those coffee grounds away, developers are rethinking device materials to lower the environmental impact of future products.
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Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use (The Conversation)
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas…
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Infinity Recycling’s Circular Plastics Fund reaches €135 million
Infinity Recycling (“IRC”), an growth capital platform investing in circular economy solutions, is pleased to announce the fifth close of…
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Compostable plastic is too good to be true (Arizona Daily Sun)
Is compostable plastic too good to be true?
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MGC Achieves ISCCplus certification for Bio-methanol and DME
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. announces that it has acquired International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for Bio-methanol and…
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Northwestern University develops catalyst that degrades Nylon in minuites
Durable plastic pollution easily, cleanly degrades with new catalyst. Fishing nets, carpet, clothing break down without leaving harmful byproducts behind
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Delta Air Lines to Replace Plastic Cups with Paper
Sustainable science: How Delta is eliminating 7M pounds of single-use plastic on board with new paper cups
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New Colorado laws on Pets, plastics and compostables (video)
From pet rent to no more plastic bags, there are big changes ahead with new laws going into effect in…
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Reducing the Use of Plastic in Modern Construction
The use of plastics for construction has become a major environmental concern. Reducing reliance on plastics and replacing them with…
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Dubai Municipality launches plastic packaging initiative
Dubai Municipality launches initiative to collect and recycle 3 million plastic packaging
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Are compostable bin liners better than normal liners? (NZ Herald)
Are compostable bin liners better than normal liners? (NZ Herald)
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How restaurants can benefit from composting?
Multiple studies have shown that the use of compostables in food packaging is highly desired by consumers.
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Difference between biodegradable and compostable? (Nation World News)
As you walk down the supermarket aisles, looking at bags of rice and boxes of cereal, you may see products…
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Recycling strategies to save the planet in 2024 (Environment Journal)
From micro-organisms that eat plastic, to nanotechnology, advanced sorting systems and closed loop networks, Skips & Bins runs through new…
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UAE Newspaper on Biodegradable plastics
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Petrochemical overproduction makes new plastic cheaper than recycled
Surge in manufacturing in China and US leads to oversupply of products such as polyethylene
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A difficult road ahead for the plastic treaty (China Dialogue)
Negotiations have not been going smoothly, leaving the future of a binding treaty hanging in the balance
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Using ocean plastics as biofuel feedstocks
Under the sea: INL supporting effort to repurpose ocean plastics as blended biofuel feedstocks
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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?
Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional…
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Singapore VC invests in Japanese bioplastic startup
Singapore’s Purpose VC invests in Japanese bioplastic startup Bioworks
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Interview EnginZyme CEO on biomanufacturing
A platform for biomanufacturing, with EnginZyme CEO Karim Engelmark-Cassimjee
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Nurdle pollution: old problem, same legislative challenges (EUObserver)
Nurdle pollution is not a recent occurrence: the earliest reported sightings of plastic pellets on beaches date back to the…
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Health firm SureScreen Australia to make biodegradable Covid-19 kits
Health company SureScreen Australia will produce biodegradable testing kits from a new $35m factory in Brisbane as the medical sector…
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Bioplastics market development update 2023 (EUBP)
After a period of stagnation over the past few years, the overall global plastic production is picking up again in…
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Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer
The gum, and its modified forms, can find use as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in food and drug industries
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Revolutionizing sugarcane breeding
The emerging role of genomics and high-throughput phenomics
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Japan green-tech startups to help oil-rich UAE decarbonize
In Japan, two startups have made breakthroughs that they say could help one of the world’s biggest oil producers, the…
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Microplastic pollution: Expert advises on use of organic cassava, maize for biodegradable plastic
An expert and Chief Scientist/CEO, Aratibiotech Limited, Dr. Ayodele A. Otaiku, has stated that the use of organic cassava to…
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Lingrove Secures $10 M for plant-based interiors
Lingrove Secures $10 Million in Financing to Ramp up Production of ekoa® – Plant-based Surfaces and Panels for Climate-friendly, Healthy…
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Borealis achieves Operation Clean Sweep Certification
Borealis Among First to Successfully Complete Operation Clean Sweep® Certification
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New technology to recycle clothes (Aarhus)
Scientists have come up with a technology to recycle used clothes rather than simply burning them
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Starbucks Cup policy – latest update
Starbucks Cup policy – latest update
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New bio materials for eyewear industry
New bio materials, inclusive designs, and planet-conscious eyewear design
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Human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
Production and characterization of human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
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US Proteins are toxic due to microplastics
Americans Eat Up to 3.8 Million Bits of Plastic Each Year via Protein Alone
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University of Colorado Boulder says no to compostable plastic packaging
Colorado Compost Guidelines Are Changing
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Eco Friendly laundry products are full of PVA
It seems that PVA is coming under the eye of Sauron
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Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for US Local Governments
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced selectees for the 2023…
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Canada Proposes a Federal Plastics Registry
Canada opened consultations on the establishment of a federal plastics registry as a reporting tool to monitor and track plastic,…
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EU recycling market faces ‘collapse’ after waste export ban
The readers of bioplasticsnews.com knew that already. The house of cards is going to collapse overnight, but the EU commission…
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M&Ms Canada makes bold statement about new packaging
M&Ms is taking us for imbeciles or they know something that we don’t.
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Global CleanTech 100 Report
Global CleanTech 100 Report
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Aldi USA bans plastic bags
ALDI Accelerates Positive Impact by Eliminating Plastic Shopping Bags and Setting Bold Natural Refrigerant Target
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The Pros and Cons of Plastic-Free Policies
Are Plastic-Free Policies Effective?
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Fungus Makes Plastic Packaging Protective And Recyclable
Startup grows fungi on top of industrial organic waste, leading to biomaterials that replace chemical additives in plastic packaging.
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Reliance Industries Becomes First in India to Use Chemical Recycling for Circular Polymers
The new innovation is a testimony to the company’s commitment in reducing plastic waste and supporting Circular Economy in India
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Millions of plastic pellets wash up on Spanish coast (BBC)
Communities along the coast of northern Spain fear an environmental disaster as millions of tiny plastic pellets wash ashore after…
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Global Risk report by WEF
WEF has been associated with an incalculable amount of conspiracy theories on social media. As an American told me: eventually,…
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Sqim secures € 11 M for industrialization of mycelium technology
SQIM, formerly known as MOGU SRL, has successfully closed a €11 Million funding round.
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Lummus invests in Resynergi chemical recycling
Investment in Resynergi will scale groundbreaking microwave pyrolysis technology that converts plastic waste to clean, high-quality, environmentally friendly reusable material
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‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics to cause a $250B a year health crisis
‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis: study
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3D printed compostable shoes
Vivobarefoot and Balena Science Devise 3D-Printed Compostable Shoes
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Preliminary Impact and Situation Post-Earthquake in Japan
This report offers a preliminary agricultural update post-earthquake on the current situation that devasted the Noto Peninsula in the central…
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Closed Loop Partners and US Plastics Pact publish report on reusable packaging systems
Closed Loop Partners and the U.S. Plastics Pact Release First-of-Its-Kind Report on Insights from Customers Engaging with Reusable Packaging Systems…
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US Institutions partner on ocean plastic data
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NREL is collecting data on waterborne plastics debris as part of…
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US kid campaigning against plastic
It can hurt the industry when kids get involved in the war on plastics
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India, cricket, celebrities, product placement and biodegradable packaging
Biodegradable packaging is a hot topic in India to the point that celebrities are being criticised for endorsing products sold…
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What Role Could Biodegradable Materials Play in Building and Construction?
Industries around the globe are reevaluating their practices to incorporate environmentally friendly materials for a sustainable future.
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Biopak CEO interview (Forbes)
BioPak expands into Hong Kong on $486 billion green packaging wave
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US city imposes moratorium on chemical recycling plant
US city imposes pyrolysis moratorium to block chemical recycling project
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First compostable capsules for Nespresso in Asia
First compostable and biodegradable capsules for Nespresso in Asia
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Can Electronics Become Compostable?
Finland’s contributions to Europe’s sustainable electronics program
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BBC on biodegradable plastics (BBC)
Could biodegradable plastics help?
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Greenpeace urges Biden to act on plastic treaty
Greenpeace USA Urges Biden to Act as Study Reveals Alarming Human Impact on Oceans
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PVA doesn’t break down in water treatment plants (Guardian)
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) dishwasher pods seem to have a bad reputation
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Staying Ahead of the Game, TenCate Begins Making Synthetic Turf Without Using PFAS (FREE)
TenCate removes trace amounts of PFAS found in a processing aid used in the manufacturing process. This is a FREE article
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New York waste management – update
County in New York funds $90K for waste study
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WHOI Researchers Say Accounting for Plastic Persistence Can Minimize Environmental Impacts
Minimizing the Environmental Impacts of Plastic Pollution through Ecodesign of Products with Low Environmental Persistence
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Biodegradable cellulose glitter is no silver bullet
Following new EU regulation, Bioglitter might become the only sparkling powder available in Europe. But how sustainable is this cellulose…
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Idaho to replace bioplastics with natural fibers in Erosion and Sediment Control
ITD aims to reduce plastics in erosion and sediment control
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US bioplastic plant decommissioned and soon demolished
This is not going to help the bioplastic production capacity.
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South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
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Xampla & 2M Group of Companies awarded Innovate UK Smart Grant
Innovate UK’s Smart Grant will facilitate collaborative R&D with Xampla and the 2M Group of companies, positioning both as world…
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Researchers surprised at levels of toxicity of plastic
Tonnes of waste from standard plastic products have been uncontrollably released into the world’s oceans, where they gradually break down.…
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Norway to develop Kelp bioplastics
The use of kelp boasts great potential across several sectors, including food products, animal feed, biodegradable plastics and agriculture.
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Push to ban PVC and Polystyrene packaging through plastic treaty
It looks as if there’s some kind of growing intention to ban PVC and polystyrene packaging through the plastic treaty.…
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CCC and CMA partner on in-field disintegration testing and certification program
Compost Council of Canada and Compost Manufacturing Alliance to develop in-field disintegration testing and certification program
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Sudpack acquires majority stake in Carboliq
Film Manufacturer SÜDPACK Acquires Majority Stake in CARBOLIQ Chemical Plastics Recycling
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Bloomington (Indiana) accepts certified compostable plastics
City solid waste customers who sign up for an organics cart to compost their food scraps receive an annual voucher…
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Ann Harbor (Michigan) says no to compostable plastic packaging
Here’s what you need to know about Ann Arbor’s new compost rules
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‘Polluter pays’ doctrine will take on new meaning (Reuters)
Companies will learn the hard way that polluting the world has a cost.
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Investigation of structure-property relationship of lignin as a carbon catalyst precursor
Doctoral candidate Daria Robertson embarked on a 12-week research collaboration with Imperial College London UK (ICL) to advance the production…
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LyondellBasell Advanced Recycling Project Selected For EU Innovation Fund Grant
LyondellBasell (LYB) has been selected to receive a €40 million grant from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund.
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Insect microbes face off against the plastic pollution crisis
Plastic-eating enzymes in the guts of mealworms are one of many bug-centric ideas being studied, but environmentalists say it dodges…
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Eco Flexibles empowers the next generation of packaging professionals
Environmentally-conscious packaging producer Eco Flexibles is investing in the next generation of talent and encouraging young people to try out…
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Soils are emitting instead of storing CO2
New research incorporating experimental data reveals that global soils are emitting instead of storing carbon dioxide emissions.
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