Tag: Paid Content
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D-CARBONIZE is looking for 12 doctoral candidates with an interest in producing bioplastics from biomass
The D-CARBONIZE project is kicking off by recruiting 12 doctoral candidates. They will receive training on how to use circular…
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Thailand to Support Ethanol as PE Feedstock
The Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major…
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International study develops ground-breaking method to Recycle Used Cooking Oil
A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has developed a powerful,…
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World Ocean Summit 2023 Strategy session on Peak Plastics
World Ocean Summit 2023: Strategy session on Peak Plastics: Can we stem the growth of plastic consumption?
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American Beverage Association Accused of Greenwashing
National Advertising Review Board Recommends American Beverage Association Modify Certain Environmental Benefit Claims for “Every Bottle Back” Initiative
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TotalEnergies Corbion, Posco and Esol Partner on PLA Chemical Recycling in South Korea
TotalEnergies Corbion, POSCO International and ESOL announced yesterday a partnership aimed at developing the PLA recycling infrastructure and technology in…
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Call on EU-harmonised calculating rules for recycled content by means of mass balance
Chemical recycling allows the use of plastic waste, especially feedstock not suitable for mechanical recycling, to produce new chemicals including…
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Stella McCartney Launches First Biosequin Jumpsuit
Together with Radiant Matter, we proudly debuted the world’s first garment crafted from BioSequins in the April 2023 cover story…
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Evergreen and Vinmar Join Cyclyx
Cyclyx International, a consortium-based post-use plastic innovation company with a mission to increase the recyclability of plastic from 10% to…
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Does the Chemical Industry Need a Musk?
For some, the thought of Elon Musk running a polymers plant would be…….unsettling. A chemical complex is safety critical on…
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The PEEL Chair is hemp-based, biodegradable and compostable
The chair’s development is inspired by hemp stock, with different parts of the plant being harvested for reuse and PEEL…
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Chemists use bacteria to convert CO2 in the air into bioplastic
A new simple hybrid setup allows bacteria to capture CO2 and produce biodegradable plastic for days, boosting output by 100x…
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Stora Enso and Kolon Industries Partner on bio-based materials
Stora Enso and Kolon Industries have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop and industrialise bio-based polyesters and their applications,…
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Closed Loop Partners Releases 2022 Impact Report
2022 was a pivotal year for Closed Loop Partners.
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Closed Loop Partners Releases Playbook of Tangible Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Solutions for Retailers
How retailers can use fewer single-use bags and encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags
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Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker
The Circulate Initiative’s Plastics Circularity Investment Tracker provides insights into private investments in plastics circularity in emerging markets. Investment data…
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Canada opens Applications for funding programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
On March 6, 2023, the federal government opened applications for six programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Canada’s…
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Effect of adding nano-materials on the properties of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) edible films
The bio-composite films based on Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) reinforced with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and Titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) were developed.
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Direct evidence for relatively fast cycling of lignin and its high temperature sensitivity
Climate projection requires an accurate understanding for soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition and its response to warming.
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Bioplastics industry hopes farm bill can address Biden’s plastic replacement goal
After the Biden administration set a goal to boost bioplastic production by 90%, the industry said it needs more federal…
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The White House Unveils New Goals to Advance Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to…
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Agile BioFoundry 2023 Funding Opportunity
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Agile BioFoundry (ABF) consortium is…
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L’Oréal Invests in Geno-led Venture
L’Oréal Becomes Third Global Company to Invest in Geno-led Venture for Sustainably Sourced Ingredients
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PureCycle Chemical Recycling Projects on 3 Continents
Update on PureCycle Technologies
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The Resurgence of Flax as a Building Material
Scientists are now exploring how flax can be used as a building material, which could help the world move away…
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ARRIS Unveils Structural Flax Fiber Composites
The Advanced Manufacturer is Developing Natural-Fiber Composites with High-Performance Capabilities
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Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric Automobility
A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Exposing the structural violence of private electric automobility
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Modular Sneakers for the Circular Economy
Industrial designer Diogo Pimenta recently launched modular sneakers he envisioned for the circular economy (CE) – a production and consumption…
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2023 Circular Economy Request for Information: Challenges and Opportunities of Increasing Materials Circularity
On March 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information to better understand the key…
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Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution Partner on TruStyrenyx Plant
Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution advance development of large scale TruStyrenyx™ plant — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit -…
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MEPs Back Tougher Sanctions Against Environmental Crimes
Draft report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of…
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Israeli Firm Controls Degrading Speed of Biodegradable Plant Pots
Bioplasmar says it can determine how long its biodegradable plant pots will stay firm on the shelves, before disintegrating when…
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DOE Argonne National Laboratory and Cornell University Partner on New Method to Recycle HDPE
New method turns plastic jugs and packaging into fully recyclable and potentially biodegradable materials
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EU Lobby Campaign for Calculation Rules of Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
31 European Industry Associations Urge The EU To Adopt Rules To Calculate Chemically Recycled Content In Plastics
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DIC and Idemitsu Kosan Partner on Biomass Polystyrene
DIC and Idemitsu Kosan Agree to Begin Exploring the Production of Biomass Polystyrene. Alliance will involve the building of a…
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Sabic Joins Value Balancing Alliance
SABIC joins the Value Balancing Alliance, which is advancing a methodology for measuring the value that companies provide to society,…
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Malaysia New Voluntary Carbon Market Disappoints
The first auction on Malaysia’s new voluntary carbon market, the Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), took place on 16 March, with…
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Global Climate Survey
Investors continue climate change efforts despite headwinds
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Draft Version of EU Green Claims Directive
The analysis says 53% of the environmental allegations related to the goods & services sold to the public are “uncertain,…
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Plastic Bank Indonesia stops 40 million kilograms of plastic from polluting the ocean
Plastic Bank Indonesia celebrates its collection communities, branch owners, partners and employees for stopping 40 million kilograms of plastic from…
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European Bioplastics Makes a U-Turn on Recycling
European Bioplastics makes a U-turn on recycling after actively undermining it. I spare you the details of what the consequences…
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EU Environmental Footprint Methods
The European Commission has proposed the Product Environmental Footprint and Organisation Environmental Footprint methods as a common way of measuring…
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Port Phillip (AU) Guidelines for Food and Garden Organics Bin
It’s important to keep contamination levels in our food and garden organics (FOGO) recycling bins low so we can continue…
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The Story of Carbiolice
Carbiolice, a French biotech company, is making waves in the sustainable packaging industry with its innovative enzymatic technology that breaks…
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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics & New Recycling Technology
Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a potential solution to the severe environmental problem caused by the production and disposal of…
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New report highlights that sustainability action must overtake claims
A new survey conducted by Smurfit Kappa, in partnership with the Financial Times, has revealed that sustainability continues to play a pivotal…
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Bank Cards Made of Ocean Plastic Launched by ING
ING launches cards made from Parley Ocean Plastic®
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Our relationship with plastic needs rethinking: a Blueprint for the journey to zero plastic waste
The International Union for Conservation of Nature is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable…
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EU4Environment introduces the Product Environmental Footprint methodology in Armenia
Resource scarcity and the need for sustainable practices are key issues in the transition towards a green and Circular Economy.
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Your ‘Recycled’ Grocery Bag Might Not Have Been Recycled
Recent laws encourage recycling old plastic into new products. But verifying recycled content relies on tricky math.
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DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals
The Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and…
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China Releases the Standard for Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods
On June 30, 2022, the National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the National…
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Guide to Composting in Philadelphia
One composter seem to accept compostable plastics
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ClearBags Launches Home Compostable Child Resistant Bags
ClearBags releases new products every month for new and creative packaging solutions — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit…
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Traditional Medicinals Announces First Ever Bpi-Certified Compostable Tea Wrapper
The botanical wellness company’s compostable wrapper is driving innovation towards sustainable, plastic-free packaging.
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Afri-Plastics Challenge Provides funding for African Bioplastics
Afri-Plastics Challenge provides funding for African recycling businesses, new bioplastics, waste conversion processes, and more
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Checkerspot Closes $55 Million Series C to Bring the Bioeconomy to Your Doorstep
Building on the success of its outdoor recreation brand WNDR Alpine, Checkerspot continues to scale to meet demand for high-performance,…
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Bursa Malaysia and London Stock Exchange Partner on Sustainability Reporting Platform
The joint initiative by the two stock exchange regulators could potentially cut short the time that public listed companies spend…
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Land used for European biofuels could feed 120 million people daily
Europe wastes land the size of Ireland on biofuels which could be used to produce food or given back to…
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New Study Exposes Hidden Toxic Plastic Waste Trade
Contrary to current estimates, new research suggests that there is twice as much plastic waste exported to non-OECD countries
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Gevo Enters Joint Development Agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy to Measure, Report & Verify Carbon Intensity
Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy…
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Significant EU funding for research on the cultural tradition of sustainable bio-based colourants and dyeing
The Faculty of Educational Sciences has received a significant EU consortium grant under the Horizon Europe framework programme for Colour4CRAFTS,…
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AFRY project partner in TreeToTextile sustainable textile fiber demo plant in Sweden
TreeToTextile, owned by H&M Group, Inter IKEA Group, Stora Enso, and LSCS Invest, invested €35 million in constructing a textile…
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Revolutionary SENSIL ByNature Nylon 6.6 Earns ISCC+ Certification to Help Apparel Brands and Retailers Reduce Carbon Footprint
NILIT, a global leader in premium Nylon 6.6 for apparel, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus system…
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Minnesota Companies Join Initiative to Advance Film Recycling Efforts
The coalition says 18 companies and organizations are joining efforts to develop a circular economy for flexible film in the…
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Ukrainian Seeds for a Thriving Hemp Industry in Alberta
The products derived from the decortication of hemp can in particular be used in the manufacture of compostable bags.
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Bioplastics in Hong Kong, Update on the Situation
Hong Kong is beginning to move in the right direction in its bid to end its notorious “throwaway culture”. But…
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Scientists Discover Microplastics in Human Veins
Scientists have discovered microplastics in vascular tissue for the first time – suggesting they can pass to human tissue through…
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Saipem and Garbo Partner on Chemical Recycling
The agreement also provides for the construction on an industrial scale of the first chemical plastic recycling plant in Italy
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Chemical Recycling Facility Bill in Illinois Highlights Tensions Around Future Permitting
The bill would extend the timeline for an unnamed facility to start construction, after the state previously passed a supportive…
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Plastic Waste Forms Rocks off Coast of Brazil
Scientists sound the alarm as plastic waste forms rocks off coast of Brazil: ‘New and terrifying’
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Pyrolysis Kinetics of Lignin-Based Flame Retardants Containing MOFs Structure for Epoxy Resins
This study describes the preparation of a lignin-based expandable flame retardant (Lignin-N-DOPO) using grafting melamine and covering 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide (DOPO) using…
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Great Wrap Launches Compostable Pallet Wrap
Climate tech startup Great Wrap is now producing compostable pallet wrap
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Phade Reaches Milestone of 1 Billion Straws Sold
An Astronomical Milestone: phade® Has Replaced 1 Billion Plastic Straws with a Sustainable Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable Alternative
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PureCycle and Mitsui Partner on PP Recycling
PureCycle and Mitsui announced a signed heads of agreement to develop and operate a polypropylene recycling plant in Japan.
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Colorado’s Largest Composter is Changing its Accepted Materials List to be More Restrictive
A1 Organics, Colorado’s largest composter, is changing its accepted materials list to be more restrictive.
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LifeMade Compostable Straws Receive OK compost HOME Certification
LifeMade Products LLC (LifeMade), an operating company of Jadex Inc., is proud to announce that the company’s LifeMade® Compostable Straws…
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What Is Chemical Recycling? The Good And The Bad
The term ‘chemical recycling’ is a little obscure, encompassing a range of recycling processes, with some offering hope and some…
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Lenovo Goes Compostable, Bamboo and Sugarcane
https://globaldesignnews.com/with-its-new-plastic-free-and-compostable-packaging-including-bamboo-and-sugarcane-fibre-molded-gift-box-lenovo-continues-its-mission-to-become-more-environmentally-friendly/
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Researchers Think Biodegradable Material Could Replace Glass As We Know It
Researchers in China have developed a new type of glass they claim is both biodegradable and biorecyclable
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CBE JU Projects Update
New publication shows CBE JU achievements in advancing a competitive bioeconomy for a sustainable future
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Huntsman EU Polyurethanes Plants Achieve Mass Balance Certification
Huntsman’s Rotterdam and Wilton, UK manufacturing facilities have achieved the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) for mass balance…
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Johnson Matthey and Perstorp Partner on Sustainable Methanol
Johnson Matthey technology chosen to produce sustainable methanol for Perstorp Group’s Project Air
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Cefic Statement on the European Commission’s Net-Zero Industry Act
Today’s proposal for the Net Zero Industry Act reads more like a Zero Industry Act — Net Zero has become…
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EU Environment Council: Video Session on Regulation of Packaging and Packaging waste
The proposal aims to strengthen existing rules on the prevention, reduction and recycling of packaging and packaging waste. In particular,…
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PPWR Will Increase Plastic Packaging Waste by 1500% for takeaway Says McDonald’s study
The EU proposals are no silver bullet for the environment and packaging waste
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Trouble with Carbon Markets
A more radical level of accountability is needed for carbon markets. It is also time to establish minimum price floors,…
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University of Sydney Develops New Method for CO2 Capture and Conversion
Researchers double efficiency of CO2 conversion method
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Sustainable Palm Oil Certifications May Become Irrelevant
Palm oil players are required to prove that their products are deforestation-free beyond the standards of current certification schemes, says…
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Carbon Metric Report for Scotland Household Waste
Since 2011, Scotland has been measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste – demonstrating how waste reduction and sustainable waste management…
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DOE Announces $156 Million for Applied Research and Development Projects to Drive Industrial Decarbonization
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a $156 million funding opportunity that will…
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Bridgestone Goes Guayule and Recycled Plastic Tyres
As the series’ exclusive tire supplier, Bridgestone will feature Firestone Firehawk race tires made with rubber derived from the guayule…
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The Greenwashing Crackdown Timeline
Changing Markets Foundations publishes the “Greenwashing Crackdown Timeline”.
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Ballpoint Pen Made with Durabio
Plant-derived Bio-engineering Plastic “DURABIO” Adopted for Ballpoint Pen of Design Stationery Brand “ZOOM”
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DSM and DiFold Partner on Biobased Foldable Reusable Products
DSM Engineering Materials today announces its partnership with sustainability-focused startup DiFOLD, developing foldable reusable products.
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Ineos Video on Carbon Capture
Carbon capture technology… how does it work?
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EU Environment Council to talk about Plastic Waste
Here’s the agenda of today’s EU Environment Council
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Get their First US Limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are…
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TotalEnergies and Paprec Partner on Chemical Recycling in France
Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform: TotalEnergies and Paprec Develop the First French Value Chain for Advanced Recycling of Plastic Film
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The Creeping Threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
Visible from space, an explosion of harmful seaweed now stretches like a sea monster across the ocean. Could robots save…
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