Tag: Paid Content
-
Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon
Until now, nylon has been produced from petroleum-based raw materials. However, this is quite harmful to the environment because non-renewable fossil resources are used, a great deal of energy is required, and climate-damaging nitrous oxide is emitted during production.
Written by
·
-
BioPowder expands capabilities with Gebrüder Dorfner partnership
Paints, coatings and composites markets will gain access to high-performance renewable additives.
Written by
·
-
Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
Research identifies tamarind seed as cost-effective source of bioplastic
Written by
·
-
New carbon market code of practice discourages companies from greenwashing
The greenwashing recipe needs a “healthy” revamp? Why not mix it with aspartame?
Written by
·
-
Are ‘carbon neutral’ claims dead?
Carbon neutral claims are under the cosh, so will the world’s major food brands continue to use them? — The EU Commission has helped build and promote a carbon offsetting scheme but it recently realised it’s all greenwashing.
Written by
·
-
Polystyvert Builds First EPS Chemical Recycling Plant
Polystyvert is proud to announce the construction of its first full-scale commercial plant to produce recycled polystyrene in Greater Montreal.
Written by
·
-
Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste
Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes – or even directly from the air – and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the sun.
Written by
·
-
Indonesia Climate Change Report
Indonesia is a key stakeholder and an active participant at global environmental fora. Home to a vast swathe of rainforest, Indonesia is ranked as the world’s tenth largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG), mainly due to land-use change and energy sector emissions.
Written by
·
-
EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber
Companies exporting or placing any of these products on the EU market will need to conduct strict due diligence to show they do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation –Let’s make some industry-owned phony labels and certifications and let’s launch them at Net Zero bourgeois garden parties. The gorillas are starving? … Well, why…
Written by
·
-
The plastic packaging sector focuses on sustainability, but recycling remains a challenge
According to a new report from Rabobank, focus on sustainability in the plastic packaging industry remains strong.
Written by
·
-
How Plastics Are Poisoning Us
They both release and attract toxic chemicals, and appear everywhere from human placentas to chasms thirty-six thousand feet beneath the sea. Will we ever be rid of them?
Written by
·
-
Earthfirst® Films Redefines Home Compostable Films With New Soft Touch Options
Industry leading biopolymer film manufacturer Earthfirst® Films releases a line of soft touch, home compostable films.
Written by
·
-
Noroo Paint unveils biodegradable plastic container
Biodegradation via microorganisms within five years will be first used on the company’s flagship product The Stain
Written by
·
-
Allbirds Unveils Design Of World’s First Net Zero Carbon Shoe
Today, Allbirds revealed its highly anticipated M0.0NSHOT, the world’s first net zero carbon shoe — and is already urging the rest of the fashion industry to follow suit by giving away its entire toolkit.
Written by
·
-
TIPA Compostable Packaging Begins Local Production in The US
Following recent European expansion, TIPA partners with North American manufacturers PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to facilitate local US production
Written by
·
-
EU Commission PEF Sustainability Tool is a bit Disconnected from Reality
The EU Commission recognises sometimes that their policy ideas don’t make sense.
Written by
·
-
Will compostable packaging break down in your home compost bin? (Video)
Compostable packaging seems like a great option for making your everyday life a little more environmentally friendly. But will it all break down if you put it in your compost bin at home?
Written by
·
-
Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations Partner on PHA
Paques Biomaterials and Senbis Polymer Innovations have partnered strategically to develop new applications for a breakthrough biopolymer with all the advantages of plastics but without its disadvantages.
Written by
·
-
Unplastic India Campaign by The Times of India
Impactful campaign by The Times Of India pushing for the stop of plastic waste!
Written by
·
-
New EU packaging regulations could increase plastic says DS Smith
Just as the world takes a major step in turning the tide on plastic pollution with a global treaty, the European Union is on the cusp of agreeing new regulations that could flood the market with millions of tonnes of new plastic.
Written by
·
-
What is plastics biodegradation by Aimplas
Biodegradable plastics are plastics that can be degraded by the action of microorganisms existing naturally in the environment such as bacteria, fungi, or algae.
Written by
·
-
ProAmpac’s Compostable Product is Pioneering Sustainable Packaging Innovations with BioPreferred and BPI Certifications
ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the USDA BioPreferred® certification of its new ProActive Compostable CPM-2000 product (CPM-2000).
Written by
·
-
Don’t send plastics to India Says paper mill operator
A paper mill operator in Muzaffarnagar, India, pleads to Canadians to segregate their paper and plastic waste before tossing it into the bins. A second’s task, he says, would save the mill hours of labour — If you pay close attention, nobody wants to recycle plastic waste (except PET bottles). Ecodesign and monomaterials are still…
Written by
·
-
National Post Reader Comments on the Compostable Plastic Bag Ban
Compostable plastic bags still plastic To Canadian government — This reader doesn’t keep his tongue in his pocket and makes it a personal affair with PM Trudeau
Written by
·
-
Flexible packaging leader Parkside laser-focused on sustainable lidding film solutions with ParkScribe® technology
UK-based flexible packaging specialist Parkside has launched a revolutionary range of sustainable lidding films as a next-generation solution for brands seeking to solve their packaging sustainability challenges, as part of its Sustainable 7 product strategy.
Written by
·
-
Government Minister visits Celtic Renewables on launch of new Circular Economy Bill
New legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government.
Written by
·
-
DOE Collaborative to Establish a Biomanufacturing Hub in Historically Underserved California Region
California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley has been historically underserved, lacking quality jobs that can sustain families and beset by environmental justice and public health challenges
Written by
·
-
From Fracking Well to Landfill: Tracing Plastic’s Toxic Lifecycle
Plastic has a lifespan of hundreds to thousands of years. From the very beginning, it poisons our environment and wreaks havoc on our climate.
Written by
·
-
Smile’s Home Compostable Pod Named Honorable Mention For US Plastics Pact Award
The U.S. Plastics Pact recognized Smile Compostable Solutions’ home compostable coffee pod compatible with Nespresso Original brewers as an honorable mention in its second annual Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award.
Written by
·
-
NSK Develops World’s First Bioplastic Retaining Piece for Ball Screws
NSK develops NSK S1™ bioplastic*1 retaining piece. 100% plant-derived material achieves 90% lower carbon footprint
Written by
·
-
Microbial Electrosynthesis – Scientists Discover That Bacteria Can Produce More Chemical Substances Than Thought
The environmental impact and economic feasibility assessment of composite calcium alginate bioplastics derived from Sargassum
Written by
·
-
Solvay launches Naternal, its new brand of bio-based biodegradable polymers
Naternal™ is Solvay’s new brand of bio-based biodegradable polymers for biodegradable by-design hair and skin care solutions.
Written by
·
-
A miscalculation by European Bioplastics
EUBP communicates regarding the “plastic vs Food” debate — EUBP decided to jump on the biofuel bandwagon a few years ago, and now they seem astonished that consumers are not buying it because of the “taking food away from people” argument. Good luck with ironing that one out.
Written by
·
-
Why Startups Are Poised to Lead the Bioplastics Revolution
As consumers grow wary of greenwashing, startups are in a unique position to differentiate themselves in the bioplastic industry. Here’s why.
Written by
·
-
Better Climate Challenge Road Show
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today launched the first season of the Better Climate Challenge Road Show, a video series highlighting the leadership of public and private organizations in decarbonizing buildings and industrial plants.
Written by
·
-
Notpla is joining the B Corp Community!
This month a notification popped up in our inboxes confirming the news we’d been eagerly anticipating from the B Corp team; Notpla has been officially certified as a B Corporation!
Written by
·
-
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 takeaway foods and drinks – from July 1. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws.
Written by
·
-
Commission closes antitrust investigation in the wood pulp sector
I don’t know the particulars of this case, but what I do know is that, when it comes to antitrust, the European Commission wouldn’t see a tree in the forest.
Written by
·
-
Renewable Chemical Innovator Capra Biosciences to Build a Green Biochemical Production Facility in Manassas, Virginia
BioMADE Funding To Accelerate Capra Bioreactor Expansion and Technical Advancement, Aligning with New White House Bioeconomy Goals
Written by
·
-
The future of fabrics – UPM and VAUDE think beyond recycling
UPM Biochemicals and VAUDE, a sustainable and innovative supplier of outdoor apparel, will produce outerwear made with bio-based chemicals and demonstrate that the textile industry can start the shift towards renewable materials today.
Written by
·
-
Reductive catalytic fractionation: state of the art of the lignin-first biorefinery
Reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) of lignocellulose is an emerging biorefinery scheme that combines biomass fractionation with lignin depolymerisation.
Written by
·
-
France 24 Video on Plastic Treaty
A resolution has been adopted to draft an initial version of a legally binding global treaty against #plastic #pollution by November 2023.
Written by
·
-
French Industrial Composting Test
This is the type of “tests” that are needed. Looking at the partners of this project, one could doubt about its independence. A missed opportunity I think
Written by
·
-
Another Pervert Effect in Making Circular Palm Oil
Farmers face an uncertain transition to using composting methods to boost nitrogen content in plantation soil, as Indonesia has removed palm oil from a list of commodities qualifying for subsidised chemical fertilisers — Removing subsidies on chemical fertilizers is a good decision for the environment but not for the small farmers. A simple solution to…
Written by
·
-
RECOUP launches new Refill Packaging Case Studies on World Refill Day
To celebrate and support World Refill Day on 16 June, plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has launched a new case study looking at the growing trend of refill products and their associated packaging.
Written by
·
-
New living lab Biobased Boulevard to encourage use of natural building materials
To accelerate the use of natural materials in construction, today The Green Village, iCircl and the Province of South Holland opened the new living lab Biobased Boulevard.
Written by
·
-
WWF Video on Compostable and Biodegradable Bowl
Expert reveals the dirty truth behind ‘biodegradable’ bowls from restaurants: ‘There is no legal definition for it’ — Not exactly the most accurate explanation I’ve seen
Written by
·
-
Indian Government Launches Bioplastic Bag
Indian Government Launches Edible Marine Degradable Bioplastic Bag
Written by
·
-
Getting compostable PPE into Irish healthcare (Video)
Two Cork cousins have developed a compostable PPE apron to reduce plastic usage in the healthcare industry.
Written by
·
-
Chipotle and the Composting Challenge
Chipotle is increasing composting across its more than 3,200 restaurants, with waste reduction one of the goals that executive compensation bonuses are based on.
Written by
·
-
The Science Behind Bioplastics: Understanding the Materials and Processes
Bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option for a wide range of applications. As the world grapples with the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution, understanding the science behind bioplastics is crucial for their successful development and implementation.
Written by
·
-
Development of Pineapple Stem Starch Composite as a Plastic-Sheet Substitute for Single-Use Applications
Plastic waste poses a significant challenge for the environment, particularly smaller plastic products that are often difficult to recycle or collect. In this study, we developed a fully biodegradable composite material from pineapple field waste that is suitable for small-sized plastic products that are difficult to recycle, such as bread clips.
Written by
·
-
RYAM Announces the Official Groundbreaking at their 2G Bioethanol Plant in Tartas, France
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the “Company”), a global leader in the production of high-purity cellulose specialty products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its new second-generation Bioethanol plant located in Tartas, Les Landes France, on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Written by
·
-
Ecodesign: new EU rules to make sustainable products the norm
EU Ecodesign Rules have been published
Written by
·
-
EU Taxonomy Regulation
Find links to implementing and delegated acts for Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy) on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment.
Written by
·
-
Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels
This is just the top of the iceberg. Some people say that if the European Commission was doing its job correctly, no biofuels would be imported anymore into the EU
Written by
·
-
REI Co-op launches new multi-terrain trail shoe using biobased materials
REI Co-op enters the running shoe business with the Swiftland MT, its first multi-terrain trail shoe designed using recycled and bio-based materials
Written by
·
-
ANDRITZ technology and expertise enable Naturopera to produce bio-based diapers.
ANDRITZ converting line for baby diapers starts operating at Naturopera, France
Written by
·
-
CircEl‐Paper: Recyclable paper‐based electronics
Millions of tons of electronic waste are produced in the EU every year. With a novel approach, the new EU project “CircEl-Paper” could sustainably improve the recycling process for electronics in the future.
Written by
·
-
AIMPLAS coordinates a new EU project to valorize slaughterhouse waste and paper and pulp sludge for agricultural and personal care applications
AIMPLAS, coordinates a new European project to valorize slaughterhouse waste (bellygrass or rumen content) and paper and pulp sludge, to produce cost-efficient polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) for agricultural and personal care applications, by the coprocessing with other organic wastes (OW) such as sludge from the dairy industry and glycerol from the biodiesel industry, as well as recovering…
Written by
·
-
Multi-country study setting new benchmark for detail and understanding of plastic packaging in European waste streams
CEFLEX and partners are conducting a multi-country compositional analysis to research the type and amount of flexible packaging and rigid plastic packaging in the post-consumer waste stream. The research is providing valuable data to understand the collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure needed in each country.
Written by
·
-
Addressing Rigor and Reproducibility in Thermal, Heterogeneous Catalysis
Achieving ChemCatBio’s mission of accelerating catalyst and process development relies on rigorously collected and reproducible catalytic data. However, the best practices for collecting, processing, and reporting catalytic data can be difficult to find and are rarely assembled in a single location. In addition to establishing catalytic research best practices, the report collects valuable reference material…
Written by
·
-
ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
Plastics & Inks: two new chemicals added to ECHA’s Candidate List
Written by
·
-
Business slams EU conservatives’ anti-nature crusade
The European People’s Party is losing industry allies in its push to kill EU nature restoration legislation.
Written by
·
-
Lawyer Explains Los Angeles Single Use Plastic Regulation
Los Angeles County’s Single-Use Plastic Regulation for Restaurants and Delivery Services
Written by
·
-
Business Insider video on startup that makes algae bioplastics
This is how one company is turning algae into plastic
Written by
·
-
Titan Bioplastics Recognised in the Book of King Charles
Recognized for driving a more sustainable future, Titan Bioplastics announced their selection and participation as noted featured company in ‘His Majesty at 75’
Written by
·
-
Thai Government Approves Use of Ethanol to Make Bioplastics
Thai Government Approves Use of Ethanol to Make Bioplastics
Written by
·
-
Fulgar and CHT Partner on Bio-based nylon dyed with soy chemistry
The two partners have combined Fulgar’s circular economy yarns with CHT’s resource-saving dyeing techniques to reduce the use of water and energy, the time needed to complete the process while meeting color fastness standards for finished textile products.
Written by
·
-
World-unique biobased and eco-labelled textile waterproofing is launched by OrganoClick’s brand OrganoTex
The technology is based on combining the natural fatty acids of plants and the surface structure of leaves with the Nobel Prize-winning chemistry organocatalysis.
Written by
·
-
Architects have created biodegradable building blocks using fungus
The installations are lightweight, fire-resistant, and have good insulation properties.
Written by
·
-
Advancing material innovation to address the polymer waste crisis
MIT researchers work to discover biodegradable polyesters, with support from the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium, J-WAFS, and DIC Corp.
Written by
·
-
Green chiles into bioplastics? New Mexico students place 4th at international science fair
Three high school students at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell created a biodegradable, pest-repellent bioplastic for use in farming by combining ingredients often found at farmers markets, including the chaff left over from roasting green chiles.
Written by
·
-
INEOS Nitriles launch Invireo TM bio-based Acrylonitrile to deliver 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
InvireoTM products have been fully certified according to the industry-leading standards of ISCC Plus and RSB.
Written by
·
-
Marketing PLA as an ‘ecological solution’ is misleading, according to experts says Popular Science Magazine
A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems
Written by
·
-
Preparation and Adsorption Properties of Lignin/Cellulose Hydrogel
With the development of global industry, industrial wastewater pollution has caused serious environmental problems, and the demand for green and sustainable adsorbents is increasingly strong in the society. In this article, lignin/cellulose hydrogel materials were prepared using sodium lignosulfonate and cellulose as raw materials and 0.1% acetic acid solution as a solvent.
Written by
·
-
Mpact Recyling Data for South Africa
Mpact Recycling, the collection arm of one of the leading recycling companies in South Africa, Mpact Group, is proud to announce the release of its exceptional 2022 figures.
Written by
·
-
DOE and GSA Select 20 “Green” Technologies to Test in Real-World Buildings
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO), the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) program has selected 20, novel building technologies to test in real-world buildings that could help commercial buildings decarbonize.
Written by
·
-
Restaurantware Debuts an Extensive “No-Added PFAS” Sugarcane Fiber Compostable To-Go Packaging and Cup Line
Restaurantware’s Pulp Safe collection provides restaurants and foodservice operations with a unique array of no-added PFAS take out and tableware products that comply with state-mandated restrictions on PFAS.
Written by
·
-
Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement
r-LightBioCom and the reduction of the environmental impact of HPCs, the new composites
Written by
·
-
US ExxonMobil eyes ’24 FID on chemical recycling plant
ExxonMobil expects to make in 2024 a final investment decision (FID) on a chemical recycling plant and two other projects, the company said on Friday.
Written by
·
-
Biodegradable bags to revolutionise mushroom farming
University of Queensland researchers are working with industry to develop biodegradable ‘plastic’ bags for use in mushroom farming, which could open lucrative opportunities in packaging and manufacturing.
Written by
·
-
Xuejun Pan receives USDA NIFA funding to develop biodegradable mulch films made from biomass
Xuejun Pan, professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering, received $1,000,000 for his project “Biobased, fully soil-biodegradable mulch films prepared from biomass for sustainable bioeconomy” through NIFA’s Sustainable Bioeconomy through Biobased Products program within the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. It was among 7 projects sharing $6.7 million in funding.
Written by
·
-
Do not be fooled by ‘compostable’ plastic, says French consumer group
Composting plastic packaging is one of the solutions put forward to consumers to limit the damage caused by plastic pollution. False good idea! We explain why.
Written by
·
-
Bioplastics in Medical Device Packaging: Yes or No?
Weigh the pros and cons before sourcing bioplastics for the packaging of your medical device.
Written by
·
-
Bioplastic made from invasive aquatic plants among winners of African plastics prize
The Canadian government and social enterprise Challenge Works have announced the winners of their Afri-Plastics Challenge – an accelerator for companies across sub-Saharan Africa that are working to end plastic pollution.
Written by
·
-
Flesh Eating Bacteria Found on Plastic
A recent study stoked fears of flesh-eating bacteria invading beaches across Florida, the Caribbean and elsewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. Experts aren’t worried … yet.
Written by
·
-
Transparent Wood for Energy-Efficient Buildings
Exploring the Potential of Transparent Wood in Creating Energy-Efficient Buildings
Written by
·
-
What Does Starbucks Do with Waste Coffee Grounds?
One of the biggest coffee companies in the world, Starbucks produces a large volume of leftover coffee grounds.
Written by
·
-
SKC and Chandra Asri Partner on Bioplastics
SKC, the chemical unit of SK Group, has joined hands with Indonesia’s leading petrochemical producer, Chandra Asri, to expand its burgeoning eco-friendly materials business in Southeast Asia, according to an industry source familiar with the matter on Thursday.
Written by
·
-
Significant advances in the degradation of plastics by induced selection in microcosm
One of the pioneering lines of work of the RECOVER project focuses on obtaining microbial consortia capable of degrading linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a type of plastic that has been scarcely studied in terms of biodegradation.
Written by
·
-
Plastics Europe welcomes UNEP’s step closer to a draft agreement on a global plastics treaty
As the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on a global agreement on plastic pollution concludes in Paris, the following statement can be attributed to Virginia Janssens, Managing Director of Plastics Europe:
Written by
·
