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Bioplastic, a False Solution of the Future?
Article published by “Energy Industry Review” previously known as Petroleum Industry Review — What the oil industry thinks about “bioplastics”. You should read this article.
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Novozymes and Fibenol Partner to demonstrate lignocellulosic biorefining on an industrial scale
Due to their abundance worldwide, lignocellulosic residues have an enormous potential to substitute petrochemicals with bio-based alternatives. However, efficient cellulose degradation into sugars has long been an obstacle to the wider spread of lignocellulosic biorefineries. Now, the tide seems to be changing.
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UNEP: Everything you need to know about plastic pollution
This year’s World Environment Day – the fiftieth iteration of the annual celebration of the planet – is focusing on the plastic pollution crisis. The reason? Humanity produces more than 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, two-thirds of which are short-lived products that soon become waste, filling the ocean and, often, working their way into…
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Canada Consultation on Regulatory Framework for Plastic Packaging
The federal government launched public consultations on a regulatory framework to establish mandatory requirements for recycled content and labelling for plastic products, and on a technical paper that outlines the reporting requirements for the federal plastics registry.
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Citeo launches first French PET closed loop recycling for PET pots and trays
Thanks to innovative technologies combining mechanical, chemical and enzymatic recycling, the majority of pots and trays used in France from 2025, for example for the packaging of cold meats or pastries, will be recycled to allow reuse in contact with food. This is a first that marks the start of a true circular economy for…
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NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller than PA-12
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INCA Renewable Technologies Secures $40M USD Funding Commitment, as part of Series B Round led by Private New York Family Office
INCA Renewable Technologies, (www.incarenewtech.com) manufacturer of natural fibre composites, today announced at the international JEC Composites Show Start-up Booster Competition that the company has secured a $40M USD Funding Commitment as part of a Series B round from a private New York Family Office.
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Ukraine agricultural report 2022
By early April 2023, many Ukrainian official agencies and private companies published their end-of-the-year results.
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GreenAro aims for new green production routes to important aromatic base chemicals
Chemical industry needs to look for new sustainable sources of carbon for its products to replace fossil feedstocks. GreenAro project will develop sustainable production routes from renewable raw materials to aromatics needed in high volume for the production of products such as glues, paints and plastics.
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USDA on Compostable Fruit Stickers
We see them every time we purchase fresh fruits and vegetables: price look up (PLU) labels. The little coin-size stickers are stuck to everything from apples, bananas, and cantaloupes to watermelons, yams, and zucchini.
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Circular chemicals in Europe: Agilyx & BioBTX announce first of its kind partnership
‘First of its kind’ collaboration in Europe between Agilyx and BioBTX to produce renewable aromatic chemicals in the Benelux region. Aromatic chemicals are fundamental building blocks of the chemical industry, accounting for 40% of total petrochemicals (market worth 200B EUR). They are used to produce everything from drugs to nylon clothing and key elements of…
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Five People Sentenced for Billion-Dollar Biofuel Tax Conspiracy
Los Angeles Businessman, Utah Fuel Plant Operators and Employees Sentenced to Prison for Billion-Dollar Biofuel Tax Fraud Scheme
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VTT pilot scales up production of sustainable cellulose film to replace traditional plastic wrap in food packaging
Mass production of sustainable packaging materials for the food industry could lead to solving the sustainability challenges of one of the most commonly used plastics.
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Christina Aguilera Founds Bio Lubricant Brand
Playground Announces Christina Aguilera as Co-Founder and Chief Brand Advisor
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AMSilk Raises Millions for Bio Silk
Funding enables AMSilk to accelerate industrial scale-up and expand commercial operations of bio-fabricated silk protein materials
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Australian Plastic Recycling Scandal is Worse than Expected
More skeletons were found in the Australian recycling industry closet
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Cemvita Unveils eCO2 Pilot Plant
Transforming CO2 Emissions into Renewable Feedstocks and Fertilizers
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Global Bioenergies not doing well on the financial markets
One of the followers brought to my attention the collapse of the share value of Global Bioenergies
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Japan palm oil power push is losing momentum
Local resistance and high prices have slowed the expansion of palm oil power stations
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Reimagining the Waste Framework Directive – White Paper
White Paper: 2040 vision for a sustainable future requires radical rethink on EU materials and waste policy
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Kuraray Develops Bio-Based, High-Barrier, Recyclable Granulate for Paper Coating
Kuraray, the global speciality chemicals company headquartered in Japan, has launched a new grade of its sustainable, high-performance barrier material PLANTIC™.
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Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
Asia-Pacific nations from Singapore to South Korea are getting tougher on false or misleading climate claims as ESG rules ramp up.
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Solinatra and ATMI IGI Partner on Bioplastics Center of Excellence
Solinatra and ATMI IGI are pleased to announce the launch of a new Center of Excellence, in Surakarta, Indonesia.
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Swedish Startup Wants to Replace Metal Jar Lids with Biobased Materials
Would it be possible to replace metal lids for consumer products such as jams and spreads with a lid made of biobased fibers?
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Saudi Arabia Research on Renewable Rubber
A key ingredient in the manufacture of car tires and sneaker soles could be made sustainably, following new analysis of an old catalytic process. Butadiene, an essential component of synthetic rubber, is currently produced by the petrochemical industry from fossil reserves.
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NTPC and Chempolis partner on bamboo biorefinery
NTPC and Chempolis have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a bamboo-based bio-refinery in Bongaigaon, Assam
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Survey on Consumer Interest in Green Finance in Southeast Asia
Four in 10 Southeast Asians uncertain about green investing, study finds
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Interview with Good Natured CEO
good natured Products: transforming bio-based technology into earth-friendly products. Interview with CEO Paul Antoniadis
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National Geographic Reaches New Heights in Hypocrisy
National Geographic raises eyebrows with biodiversity tour of Asia and Africa by private jet — National Geographic has become a farce of what it used to be. Clearly a company that sold it soul to the devil.
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India’s palm oil plans fail to account for climate change
A national drive to expand domestic production relies on old rainfall and humidity data
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Earth Day 2023: Global collaboration crucial to realizing plastics, bio- and fiber-based circularity
Today marks Earth Day 2023, an annual global event in which over one billion people and industry stakeholders engage through various environmental sustainability projects to promote awareness and spur climate action initiatives.
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Trinseo Expands Styrenics Portfolio Based on Mass Balance
Trinseo Offers MAGNUM™ ABS with 95 Percent Sustainable Content
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Geno and Lululemon Partner on Bio-Nylon (Video)
Together, lululemon and Geno are bringing high-performance, plant-based nylon to the global market, offering the same look and feel as nylon, but with a renewable beginning.
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Chinese National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics
In August 2021, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released an updated National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021).
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The world’s first bio-material toilet is made from wood
Woodio Block toilet wins Design Plus Award 2023 powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main. 100% waterproof solid wood composite toilet seat, Woodio Block wins Design Plus Award powered by ISH at Frankfurt am Main in March 2023.
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Low concentration CO2 can be reused in biodegradable plastic precursor using artificial photosynthesis
Visible-light-driven 3-hydroxybutyrate production from acetone and low concentrations of CO2 with a system of hybridized photocatalytic NADH regeneration and multi-biocatalysts†
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ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for Biodegradable Plastic
Case Study on Standards: Biodegradable Plastic
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Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization
Lignin depolymerization is playing a pivotal role in transforming the second most abundant biopolymers in nature into many valuable chemicals/fuels.
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German Media DW talks about Compostable Plastics on their podcast
Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster and one of the most successful international media outlets.
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University of Queensland raises concerns about PFAS in compostable food containers
University of Queensland researchers are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals.
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High levels of PFAS found in paper takeout containers
Paper Bags and Compostable Food Packages May Contain Toxic Forever Chemicals, Warns Study
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‘Chemical recycling’ or hot garbage? Michigan proposal cooks up controversy
Just months after Michigan lawmakers exempted a suite of plastic-reprocessing technologies dubbed “chemical recycling” from state solid waste regulations, two companies are prompting controversy with plans to deploy the technology in Newaygo.
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition Position on the EU Green Claim Directive
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has responded to the Substantiating Green Claims Directive, which was proposed by the European Commission on March 22.
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Global Bioenergies launches Isonaturane® 16, its second cosmetic ingredient
At the 2023 In-Cosmetics Gobal trade show in Barcelona, Global Bioenergies announces the launch of its second cosmetic ingredient, Isonaturane® 16, a year after launching Isonaturane® 12 at In-Cosmetics Paris.
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Japanese Bioplastics Startups
Japan’s bioplastics industry is advancing as smaller companies find creative ways to upcycle biomass waste, like making helmets from leftover scallop shells.
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Origin Materials and Minafin Group Launch Manufacturing Initiative for Origin’s First Commercial Plant
Green Chemistry Division of Minafin to serve as high-value conversion and manufacturing partner, improving downstream supply chain for novel chemistry
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Bridgestone Develops Tire Using 75% Recycled and Renewable Materials Including Recycled Plastic Bottles, Recycled Steel and Natural Rubber From the U.S. Desert Shrub
Tires comprised of 37% recycled and 38% renewable materials are designed for the next generation of electric SUVs and crossover vehicles.
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Brazilian researchers find ‘terrifying’ plastic rocks on remote island
The discovery of rocks made from plastic debris on Brazil’s Trindade Island has sparked alarm among scientists, reports Reuters.
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Fungi makes meal of hard to recycle plastic
Plastic biodegraded by two common fungi — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Borealis Bornewables™ polymers for personal hygiene fabrics help PFNonwovens Group accelerate its journey towards climate neutrality
PFNonwovens Group (PFN) reduces eco-footprint of nonwovens and sets new industry standard with Bornewables™ polypropylene (PP) for absorbent hygiene products
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Video on CTK Bio
CTK Bio products use waste materials that biodegrade in all environments
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100 % Biodegradable Claims in India are Misleading Says Bureau of Indian Standards
The Compostable Plastics lobby continue their witch hunt on “biodegradable” plastics. The compostable plastics industry main strategy is to push their competitors off the cliff …. This tells you something about their moral compass and also about their own technology.
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European Bioplastics position on Coffee Capsules
Coffee Capsules Should Mandatorily Be Compostable – Why The European Commission Got It Right In The Revised Rules On Packaging And Packaging Waste (Ppwr)
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A novel biorefinery process with material and energy circulation by reusing by-products
Designing a process that maximizes the effective use of biomass resources — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Interview with Agilyx CEO on Chemical Recycling
Tim Stedman, CEO of chemical recycler Agilyx talks about the advantages of chemical recycling and the industry’s challenges — One of the major problems is how the plastics industry has “communicated” with the public in the past. The Bioplastics Industry made some major communication mistakes and it seems as if the chemical recycling industry is…
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Exxon’s new ‘advanced recycling’ plant raises environmental concerns
Advocates warn plants like the latest addition to the Texas complex generate hazardous pollutants and provide cover for oil giants to produce new plastic products
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Hasbro Goes Bio-PET Packaging
Hasbro goes for Bio-PET packaging — BIO-PET is the only bioplastics, to my knowledge, that “theoretically” has a circular end-of-life. In practice, it would depend from country to country or even region to region.
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U of G develops eco-friendly cutlery to reduce plastic waste, CO2
U of G-Developed Cutlery, Stir Sticks from Biomaterials Reduce Plastic, CO2 Emissions — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Is Biodegradable Better? Making Sense Of ‘Compostable’ Plastics
Bacardi rum bottles, Skittles sweet wrappers, designer water bottles – a bevy of companies are developing biodegradable plastic packaging they say is better for the environment than traditional plastics.
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Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative with Faerch Group
In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.
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Greta Thunberg Striking Outside Swedish Embassy in Brussels
A picture with the message “Forests are not renewable” — Another pertinent message from Greta Thunberg
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G7 Meeting on Plastics
The G7 countries want to reduce their plastic pollution to zero by 2040 and accelerate their exit from fossil fuels
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Polymateria and Indorama Ventures Partnership Video
Video on the partnership between polymateria and indorama ventures
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DOE AlgaePrize Competition Grand Champion
BETO Announces the Inaugural DOE AlgaePrize Competition Grand Champion
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Just Stop Oil Interrupts World Championship Snooker Match (Video)
Just Stop Oil activist who disrupted snooker game is Exeter University student. He forced a World Championship snooker match to be cancelled after leaping on a table and throwing orange powder all over it.
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Consider Corn Challenge IV Continues to Find Game-Changing New Uses for Field Corn
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fourth iteration of the Consider Corn Challenge.
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Update on the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute
University of York and Circa Group partner on bio-based chemistry institute
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Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion Partner on Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer
Danimer Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: DNMR) (“Danimer” or the “Company”) and TotalEnergies Corbion, both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that they have developed a new compostable coffee pod biopolymer that is in compliance with proposed EU packaging regulations.
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Prowl Studio Develops First Injection-Moulded chair made of PLA and Hemp
Design firm Prowl Studio has proven that bioplastic can be load-bearing with the launch of its mono-material Peel Chair, which is made from corn-derived PLA and hemp fibres, at Milan design week.
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Agriplastics Reports by the Environmental Investigation Agency
The use of plastics in agriculture (commonly known as ‘agriplastics’) only accounts for 3.5 per cent of annual global plastic usage. However, their design, use and the pollution they cause are devastating and extend far beyond farmland.
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PepsiCo Launches Compostable Packaging R&D Center
Frito-Lay and Quaker Open New Industry-Leading Greenhouse Learning Center to Fast-Track Sustainable Packaging Innovation — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Three ways to solve the plastics pollution crisis
Researchers are studying how more-sophisticated policies, smarter recycling and new materials could stem the tide of waste.
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PrimaLoft Introduces Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic
PrimaLoft Inc., a global leader in advanced material technology, takes another important step forward on its Relentlessly Responsible™ mission with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic.
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Researchers Develop Biodegradable, Biorecyclable Glass
Everyone is familiar with glass—from putting on eyeglasses, pushing open the window, standing in front of a mirror, to holding a water glass. Glass is ubiquitous in nature and essential to human life — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Local sustainable brand offers compostable undergarments
Local sustainable fashion brand Kent has come up with a solution to the problem of what to do with old underwear.
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SUNRAYS Wins at Global Packaging Competition
Jac. Vandenberg’s SUNRAYS® brand was celebrated for excellence in package innovation and sustainable design at the prestigious PAC Global Awards — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Peace Coffee Introduces Compostable EcoPods
Earth-Friendly K-Cups Available in Two Blends Nationally
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Methyls make PHAs more practical for plastics
Polyhydroxyalkanoates’ properties improve when lactone monomers have additional methyl groups
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Lummus and RWDC Industries Sign MoU Accelerating PHA Production at Scale
Combined innovation, experience and strengths of Lummus and RWDC offers real solutions for the circular economy
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Willow Biosciences launches bio-oxidation platform technology BioOxi
Willow Announces Rollout Of Biooxi Platform Providing Valuable And Expedited Bioconversion-Enabled Chemical Manufacturing
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LG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company Gevo
LG Chem to jointly develop bio-propylene with US-based company Gevo
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Glatfelter Launches 100 % Biobased and Home-Compostable Nonwoven Material with Organoclick’s Biobased Binder
Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, will be exhibiting at INDEX™23, the world’s leading nonwovens exhibition, from April 18-21, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Rounton Coffee Roasters launch home compostable specialty coffee pods
Independent coffee roaster, Rounton Coffee Roasters, based in North Yorkshire has launched its first-ever line of sustainable specialty coffee pods.
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Chemists redesign biological PHAs, ‘dream’ biodegradable plastics
They’ve been called “dream” plastics: polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs.
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Uganda scientists invent bioplastics for wrapping nursery seedlings from farm wastes
Agricultural scientists from Uganda have invented biodegradable plastics for use in wrapping nursery seedlings made from farm wastes in a bid to face off non-biodegradable plastics that seedlings nursery operators have been using and which causes environmental degradation.
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ITC Packaging develops Bio2Bio, a new line of bio-based and compostable packaging
ITC Packaging, a packaging manufacturer, incorporates the Bio2Bio solutions into its portfolio, which have bio-based and compostable properties and they are intended for both the cosmetics and the food markets.
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A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers
As the issues surrounding global climate change intensify, more attention and determined efforts are required to re-grasp the issue as a state of “crisis” and respond to it properly.
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Lignin-Based Catalysts for C–C Bond-Forming Reactions
The advances summarized in this review pinpoint lignin as a green material to catalyze the formation of C–C bonds, either through its acid form LSA or as a support for metal ions and metal nanoparticles that direct the catalytic activity.
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Australia May Crack Down on Ocean Plastics
Watchdog urged to step in on so-called ‘ocean plastic’
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India Chemexcil Focusses on Green and Bio Chemicals
CHEMEXCIL focuses on exports to emerging markets, the concept of renewable chemicals named as “Green Chemicals” as well as Bio based Specialty chemicals and Renewable chemicals; CHEMEXCIL crosses USD 30.31 bn of chemical exports in FY23
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Recycled Plastic Content Quantified through Aggregation-Induced Emission
Researchers in the UK have developed a novel method to measure recycled content that adds fluorescent dyes to recycled plastics at the beginning of manufacturing.
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Ceremony of the New NatureWorks Plant in Thailand (Video)
NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand.
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Sainsbury’s Removes Plastic Trays from Chicken Packaging
Sainsbury’s goes trayless on whole chickens, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic a year
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CIEL Recommendations to Avoid Circular Plastic Greenwashing
CIEL is the centre for international environmental law. The original concept termed circular economy focused on two key pillars. First, the protection of natural capital (and thus the minimization of resource extraction). Second, the elimination of externalized costs [1] — i.e., ‘externalities,’ or harmful impacts from a material’s production or use whose costs are paid by the public,…
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Macro Oceans raises $5M, completes pilot facility
Macro Oceans, the California-based seaweed biotechnology startup, announced it has completed the first phase of its pilot facility in Sacramento.
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Mitsubishi Chemical tests car plastic recycling
Mitsubishi Chemical started the trial effort this month in cooperation with firms including a non-life insurer that receives vehicles written off after car accidents — RETHINKING MATERIALS Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change
At least 1.25 million poor farmers and 5 million indirect beneficiaries will benefit from Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change (APA), a $39.3-million project approved to foster climate-resilient agriculture (CRA), and develop the Philippine agriculture sector. — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
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