Tag: Paid Content
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First Chemical Recycling Plant in Egypt
Environ Adapt, an Intro Sustainable Resources company, and Honeywell intend to advance plastics circularity in Egypt through MOU
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Democrats Have a New Plan to Fight Plastic Pollution
Proposed legislation would limit plastic production and restrict new petrochemical facilities.
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Oshen Launches Ocean Plastic Makeup Case
Made with 32% recycled ocean-bound plastic, each case prevents 1.3 pounds of plastic from entering our oceans, the brand says.
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Trillium Raises $10.6 million for Bio Acrylonitrile and Acetonitrile
Trillium Renewable Chemicals (www.trilliumchemicals.com) announced today it has raised a $10.6M Series A financing round.
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TIPA Extends Partnership With Apiece Apart
TIPA Extends Partnership With Apiece Apart, Carving a Path Towards Circular Fashion with Fully Compostable Packaging
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EU Agri Biotech Report
The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access…
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Toray to Sell Chemical Recycled Fiber Products Derived from Fishing Nets
Toray to Domestically Sell Chemical Recycled Fiber Products Derived from Fishing Nets
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Swiss Investment Banker on Bioplastics
Article on bioplastics written by Swiss investment banker — Remember that a banker, especially an investment one, looks at the…
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LG Chem Launches First Asian Plant for Bio ABS
LG Chem Launches Asia’s First Plant Material-based Eco-friendly ABS and will supply Mattel
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Plastic Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are Keeping Bacteria Afloat
Nearly 200 species of bacteria, including ones that can poison humans, were identified on microfiber pollution.
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CNN News 18 video on Plastic Treaty
More than 2,000 experts wrapped up on Friday a week of negotiations on plastic pollution to address what even industry…
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Prototypes for Humanity: Plastic Barrier Receives a Prize
Prototypes for Humanity is the most diverse assembly of innovations that have the power to change the world. Our programmes…
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Indian Bio Economy Grew 8 Times Since 2014
India’s bio-economy grew 8 times under PM Modi since 2014
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SeaBioComp Project Develops Biocomposite Demonstrator Products for Marine Applications
Prototype products explore thermoplastic polymers, natural fibers and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the use of fossil-based materials in…
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The Telegraph Article on Nespresso Compostable Capsules
Nespresso’s new compostable capsules are perfect for their lazy eco-conscious customers
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Prince William Gives Earthshot Prize to Notpla
Prince William gave a $1.2 million Earthshot prize to a startup that makes edible packaging from seaweed
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State of Finance for Nature 2022, UNEP Report
Public subsidies that harm nature at least triple spend on nature protection: UNEP
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Closed Loop Partners Launch Circular Services
Closed Loop Partners and Brookfield Partner to Launch Circular Services, the Leading Developer of Circular Economy Infrastructure in the United…
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RePEaT to License Polyester Chemical Recycling Technology
RePEaT is a joint venture formed by Teijin, JGC and Itochu.
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Plastic Energy CEO Reelected as CRE President
Carlos Monreal, Founder & CEO of Plastic Energy, elected for a new mandate as Chemical Recycling Europe
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US Bill on Plastic Production Crisis in Congress
Another aggressive plastics bill lands in Congress
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Maha (India) Govt Allows Compostable Materials
Maha govt tweaks policy on single-use plastic, allows compostable materials
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Hand Saw with Biocomposite Handle
Hand saw with bio-composite handle.
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EU Press Conference on Packaging Waste, Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics and Carbon Removals
Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Sinkevičius at the press conference on the Circular Economy Package — The…
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ReSea Sues Rio over Ocean Plastics
Ocean clean-up firms in legal battle over alleged dumped plastic waste meant for recycling in Indonesia
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Coke and Unilever Are Not Convinced By Plastic Credits
Coca-Cola and Unilever: We’re not convinced by plastic credits
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Update on Indian Pharma Industry Waste Management
Industry focuses on recycling & recovery of industrial waste
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Mars Goes Paper Packaging in Australia
Mars Wrigley chocolate bars to be packed in recyclable, reusable or compostable material by 2025
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China Biodegradable Tableware Startup Secures New Funding
In China, demand for disposable tableware is growing along with the food delivery market.
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Barbie Launches More Ocean Plastic Dolls
This Barbie used to be trash. Mattel courts toy-shopping parents with sustainable products
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New Funding and Partners for ChemCatBio
ChemCatBio To Accelerate Bioenergy Catalyst Research With New Funding and Three Industry Partners
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How Microplastics Differ Across Atlantic Ocean?
New study demonstrates how microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean
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Cellexcel Aims to Reduce Emissions with Plant Based Composites
Norwich company aims to reduce emissions with plant-based composites
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Fungal Mycelium Skin for Electronics
Scientists have used mushrooms to make biodegradable computer chips
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Danimer Scientific and Formerra Partner on Distribution
Formerra, Danimer Scientific Announce Sustainable Materials Distribution Relationship
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Cafe Imports Switches To Compostable Bags For Green Coffee Samples
Cafe Imports Switches To 100% Compostable Bags For Green Coffee Samples
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Plants Can Adapt their Lignin to Face Climate Change
Plants can adapt their lignin using ‘chemically encoding’ enzymes to face climate change, study finds
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Modified Enzyme Brings Value to Lignin Monomers
Conversion of lignin into valuable chemicals
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Exxonmobil VP is Pushing for Chemical Recycling
Dave Andrew, Exxon’s vice president of new market development, sees chemical recycling as key to solving the pollution crisis.
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ExxonMobil and Mitsubishi Partner on Carbon Capture Technology
ExxonMobil, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries form carbon capture technology alliance
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Recycling Previously Unrecyclable PVC
PVC has a zero % recycling waste in the US. Researchers have discovered a way to chemically recycle PVC into…
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Washington Post Article on Plastic Treaty
Countries are negotiating a global plastics treaty. It won’t be easy.
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EU Policy Framework on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Communication – EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics; and the Synopsis report on the consultation on the…
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EUBP Statement on EU Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste
Proposed new packaging rules acknowledge environmental and climate benefits of compostable plastic packaging
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EU Could Act Against carbon-neutral greenwashing
The EU could be about to take a giant step against carbon-neutral greenwashing
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UPM and Orthex Partner on Ocean Plastic
UPM Raflatac and Orthex collaborate to make household products from plastics that could otherwise end up in the ocean
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Bioplastics Sports Sunglasses
AARN Uses NYLAARN Bio-Plastic to Create Premium Sports Sunglasses with Screw-less Hinge
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What Are Bioplastics? Overview and Impacts
Bioplastics article by TreeHugger
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Euronews Article on Plastic Treaty
Plastic pollution treaty: Countries prepare to negotiate details of ‘landmark’ deal
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Global Plastic Treaty Should Address Chemicals
Leading plastics scientists call for inclusion of all chemicals in global plastics treaty
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KTH Develops New Biodegradable Plastics
Wood-based plastic may enable circular home furnishings and building materials
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Kutee Kitties to Raise Money for Bioplastics
Kutee Kitties is a collection of non-fungible tokens(NFTs), but one with a rather strong cause– to save the world from…
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Clintel Begs G20 to Worry About Global Poverty, not Global Warming
Message to World Leaders at G20 — Well I do agree that solving global poverty is more important than solving…
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TotalEnergies Corbion White Paper on PLA Recycling
Stay in the cycle, rethinking recycling with PLA bioplastics offers a summary of the recycling market for PLA — TotalEnergies…
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Brita Reuse Culture White Paper
With insights from leading sustainability experts, Unwrapping Reuse Culture takes an in-depth look at what ‘reuse culture’ looks like in…
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Environmental Investigation Agency on COP 27
CoP27 – the good, the bad and the ugly at the international UN climate summit in Egypt
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Biodegradable Microplastics in Soils Cause CO2 to Rise
New study by the University of Bayreuth: Biodegradable microplastics in soils cause CO₂ emissions to rise
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Shell and University of Twente Converts CO2 into CO
Researchers from the University of Twente, in collaboration with Shell, developed a new mechanism that makes the conversion of carbon…
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Enzymes and Bacteria Sent to Space To Upcycle Plastics
NREL and Collaborators Design Special Space Capsule for Autonomous Culturing
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Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic Research
Aekyung Chemical jumps into bioplastic industry through ties with state research body
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EU Proposal to Reduce Microplastic from Tyres
EU Proposes First Measures to Limit Plastic Pollution From Vehicle Tyres
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Joint statement from Industry and Civil Society on Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation
Commission must not bow to industry lobbying on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation revision — When they say “civil…
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P2 Science Launches Biobased Range of Pigment Dispersions
P2 Science, Inc. (P2), a green chemistry company, today announced the launch of a range of biobased and patented pigment…
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ISU Research on Efficient Conversion of Lignin into Bio Chemicals
Research bridges gap for more efficient conversions of lignin for cleaner and greener chemicals
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Nespresso Goes for Paper Based Compostable Capsules
Nespresso, pioneer of premium single-serve coffee, unveils new range of home compostable coffee capsules — Clearly an important decision from…
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‘Biorecycling of Plastics’ Report for US Congress
This report on biorecycling of plastics was prepared for the US Congress
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This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year
British startup Shellworks is fed up with waste, so it created a vegan material that can be turned into compost.
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Bioplastics as Alternative to Single-Use Plastic Waste
Article by Waste 360 on Bioplastics. The average American uses 365 pieces of single-use plastic each year. Researchers are examining…
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Sugar World Markets and Trade Biannual Report
This biannual report, published in May and November, includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as…
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First 100% Bio-based 3D-printed Home
First 100% bio-based 3D-printed home unveiled at the University of Maine
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Netherlands Agricultural Biotechnology Report 2022
This report assesses the agricultural biotechnology sector in the Netherlands, and covers related production, trade, and policies.
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How Many Microplastics do we Ingest When Using Disposable Drink Cups?
Single-use cups, even made of cardboard, contain up to 1,500 micro-particles of plastic By using these containers, consumers expose themselves…
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Fashion Brands Linked to Russian Oil
Fashion brands’ hidden links to Russian oil in a time of war
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Biorizon and Kaneka Partner on Lignin Polymers
Biorizon teams up with Kaneka to create a sustainable premium polymer
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Samyang Starts Production of Bioplastic Isosorbide
Samyang starts corn-based bioplastic production and becomes second company in the world to produce ISB
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Novel Magnetic Lignin Composite Sorbent for Chromium Adsorption
A novel magnetic lignin composite was prepared and modified with diethylenetriamine
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First Retailer to go for Cove PHA Bottles
First Retailer to go for Cove PHA Bottles
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Coles Group to Launch SECOS MyEcoBag
Coles Group will be launching MyEcoBag™ compostable bag products by SECOS in 770 retail stores across Australia.
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Video of Elephant Eating Plastics
Here’s a video of an elephant eating plastic waste. Do not under estimate the power of such videos on social…
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VU and Chinese Researchers Partner on Seaweed Bioplastics
Victoria University and Chinese researchers team up to fight plastic pollution with seaweed
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Reusable Containers for Takeaway and Delivery Meals are Less Sustainable – New Study
EPPA calls on EU to revise packaging waste directive around new science
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LG Chem Builds Carbon Capture Facility for Plastics Production
LG Chem Constructs Nation’s First Carbon Mitigation Facility using Proprietary Technologies
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LG Chem Invests in Chemical Recycling in South Korea
LG Chem Spurs Investments in Future Materials in Dangjin, Chungnam
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Bioplastics Couture Collection
bioplastic couture collection explores sustainable fabric options made at home
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France May Review Fruit and Vegetables Plastic Bag Ban
The Council of State has recommended the cancellation of the decree instituting the ban on the sale of fruit and…
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ExxonMobil, IPE & Plastic Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling In Indonesia
ExxonMobil, PT Indomobil Prima Energi, Plastic Energy collaborate on chemical recycling initiative in Indonesia
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LyondellBasell Goes Chemical Recycling in Germany
LyondellBasell Makes Decision to Progress Advanced Recycling Plant in Wesseling, Germany
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Renew ELP and px Group Partner on Chemical Recycling
ReNew ELP awards px Group O&M Contract at World’s First Commercial Scale Plastic Recycling Plant
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Berkeley Allows Compostable Bags
Berkeley bans all plastic bags starting next year
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Agricultural Bank of Egypt and Visa Partner on Eco Friendly Cards
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Malta Goes Beverage Container Return Scheme
The Beverage Container Refund Scheme officially set in motion today!
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AFYREN to Provide Biobased Organic Acid to US Manufacturer of Industrial Lubricants
The multi-year deal will help the customer cut Scope 3 emissions and make progress on its climate neutrality goals
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Philippines Approves Plastic Tax
Philippines Lower House Approves Bill Taxing Single-Use Plastics
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EU Cosmetics Future and Trends
How legislation will reshape the EU cosmetics industry
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Purolic Acid Becomes First USDA Certified Biobased Glycolic Acid
Phycus Biotechnologies Inc (Phycus) is pleased to announce that its glycolic acid, Purolic Acid™, has earned the US Department of…
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Industry Project for Cellulose and Lignin Sawdust Biocomposites
Joint industry project with iCAST, NCC and University of Bath to produce and test bio-based composites from cellulose and lignin…
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Smile Compostable Solutions and Pod Pack International Partner on Coffee and Tea Pods and Cups
Leading Coffee Pod Filler Signs Sales Agreement with Smile Compostable Solutions
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Playmobil Expands Bioplastic Range
Playmobil follows up Wiltopia success with new additions for 2023
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PLA 3D Printed Desk Accessories by Pearson Lloyd
Fun and sustainable 3D-printed desk accessories as Pearson Lloyd adds to ‘bFriends‘ series for Bene
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Crystallization Behaviour of PHA Using Raman Spectroscopy
Isothermal crystallization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) utilizing Raman spectroscopy to follow chain packing as well as molecular motion
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