Tag: Paid Content
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California Phasing Out Meat, Fruit and Vegetable Plastic Bags
CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce
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Ecosac Launches Ecopath Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
ECOSAC launches Ecopath- A Line of Biodegradable Consumer Products
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Powderkeg Beer Goes Bioplastic Labels
Powderkeg moves to bio-plastic for can labels
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EU Sugar Report 2022
EU Sugar Semi-annual report
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FAS China FY 22 Climate Outreach Initiative
To promote a greater dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on issues related to climate, the FAS offices…
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Wax Worm Enzymes Can Degrade Plastics
Wax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plastics
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Cut Plastic Production to Reduce Dependency on Russia
New report reveals the urgency to cut plastic production to reduce the European Union’s dependence on fossil fuels and Russian…
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Sainsbury’s Switches from Plastic to Aluminium Coffee Pods
Sainsbury’s switches all coffee pods from plastic to aluminium, saving over 10 million pieces of plastic each year
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Nestle CEO on Plastic Waste Responsibility
Nestle CEO said Nestle is already paying for plastic waste management — Ummh, companies like Nestle avoid paying corporate taxes…
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Sugar Reports: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, South Africa
Sugar Semi Annual reports for Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines and South Africa
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Carbon Footprint: Chemical vs Mechanical Recycling vs Reuse
Climate impact of pyrolysis of waste plastic packaging in comparison with reuse and mechanical recycling — I knew Chemical Recycling…
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Scientist Upcycles PE waste into PP
A group of scientists has developed a process that uses a series of coupled catalytic reactions to transform end-of-life polyethylene…
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Polymateria and Bank of America Partner on Bioplastic
Lyfecycle Debuts Cutting-Edge Self-Destructing Plastic Technology as Official Recovery Bag Sponsor for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
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New Catalyst for Polyester Chemical Recycling
High-performance catalyst that dissolves polyester and realizes chemical recycling
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India First Compostable Scoop
India’s first biodegradable and compostable scoops
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France Defines “Refill” Packaging
I’m not sure I got it correctly, but the “refill” is what you buy to refill your reusable packaging at…
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New NL Agriculture Minister
On October 3, 2022, the Dutch government announced Mr. Piet Adema has been named the new Dutch Minister of Agriculture,…
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Yield10 Bioscience Appoints New Director
Yield10 Bioscience Appoints Willie Loh, Ph.D., Former Cargill Executive, to the Board of Directors
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Turning PLA Waste in 3D Resin
Researchers turn used PLA plastic into 3D printing resin
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Synthesizing Biodegradable Plastic with Sunlight and CO2
Success in synthesizing biodegradable plastic materials using sunlight and CO2
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CovationBio and Primient Covation Partner on Sustainable Corn
Partnership will implement and track sustainable agriculture practices with U.S. Midwestern corn growers
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Cefic Method to Assess Carbon Footprint of Biobased Products
Cefic’s Counterproposal To Assess The Carbon Footprint Of Bio-Based Products
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Japan Plastic Waste Exports
Japan has long been Asia’s biggest plastic packaging waste producer
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TrustBIX Launches National Biomass Traceability Pilot Project
TrustBIX Inc. Launches National Biomass Traceability Pilot Project with the Biomass Quality Network of Canada
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Greenpeace Reacts to Coke’s Sponsorship of COP27
Hold on … The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) will be sponsored by a private company? Worse, by…
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Legal Actions Against Big Food for Plastic Pollution
Duty of Vigilance: Nestlé, Danone, others on legal notice over threadbare plastics approach
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Petronas and ExxonMobil Partner on Chemical Recycling
PCG and ExxonMobil to Collaborate on Plastic Recycling in Malaysia
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Research on Reprocessable Lignin Vitrimers
Lignin-based reprocessable polymer materials (LIGNOVITRI)
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EU on Deforestation Free Supply Chain and Renewable Energy
EU Parliament Adopts Negotiating Positions on Deforestation-Free Supply Chains and Renewable Energy — The EU bioenergy policy has led to…
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Herbalife Nutrition Partners with Plastic Bank
Partnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic
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New York Initiative for Compostable Waste
New York launches Curbside Composting program
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Biolo Launches Home Compostable PHA Bags
BIOLO is First to Market with Home Compostable Bags Made from Revolutionary New Plastic Alternative
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Tanners Endorse Biochemicals
Tanners endorse the move towards biobased chemicals
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US Seeks Allies on Plastic Treaty
US seeks allies as split emerges over global plastics pollution treaty — The US is reliable except when it comes…
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Environmental Health News on Chemical Recycling
Industry says chemical recycling could solve the plastic waste crisis, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers are skeptical
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Compostable School Backpack
Biodegradable school backpack created to tackle plastic pollution — Once you don’t need them anymore, you can throw them in…
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New Methodology to Asses PBS Biodegradation
Biodegradation of poly(butylene succinate) in soil laboratory incubations assessed by stable carbon isotope labelling
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Team Designs System to Create CO2 Bioplastics
Chem-Bio interface design for rapid conversion of CO2 to bioplastics in an integrated system
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CBD Bioplastic for Medical and Packaging Applications
CBD-based bioplastic material could one day be used in medical implants, food wrappers
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EU Deal on Hazardous Chemicals
MEPs clinch deal with member states to reduce harmful chemicals in waste
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PLA May be Banned in France in 2030
French government packaging organisation says that in the current situation, PLA will be banned for food packaging in France as…
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Introducing Smile Compostable Solutions
Smile Beverage Werks, PBC officially changed its name to Smile Compostable Solutions.
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L’Oreal on Bioplastics
L’Oreal Chief Sustainability Officer on biobased and compostable plastics
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Philips Launches Bioplastics Collection
Philips Unveils New Eco Collection Kettle And Toaster Made From Sustainable Bio-Based Plastics — Mostly using used cooking oils. Used…
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How Nanoplastics Move up the Foodchain from Plants to Fish
New Study Reveals Nanoplastics on Food Chain Could Cause Potential Health Risks
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First Artichoke Based Packaging
I think this is the first artichoke based packaging
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Troy University and Hemp Growers Partner on Bioplastics
Troy University partners with the National Hemp Growers Cooperative to research use of hemp fibers in developing biodegradable plastics
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PU Foam Shoe Degrades in the Ocean
Polyurethane (PU) foams were developed that rapidly biodegrade in the ocean — Why on earth would we want to develop…
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Australian EPA Says No to Compostable Packaging
Newly clarified Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations state that items such as compostable packaging, cardboard, animal faeces and teabags will…
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Kerala Says no to Plastic Grow Bags
Plastic bags will no longer be used as grow bags says Kerala Agriculture Dpt, however one type of plastic is…
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Bioplastic Fashion Bag
The bag’s intricate geometry was made possible with the help of 3D printing.
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Video of the New Lactips Plant
LACTIPS is experiencing a new industrial era!
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Bucha Bio Closes $1.1 Million Seed Round
Kombucha-Based Leather and Plastic Manufacturer Bucha Bio Closes $1.1 Million Seed Round
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Chemically Recycled Tootbrush
SK chemicals and KNK jointly develop the first “chemically recycled toothbrush” in Korea
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New BluePha Website Launched
Our Bluepha PHA website is launched today, and our Bluepha PHA product will be lauched by the end of 2022.
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Sinking Seaweed to Capture Carbon and Clean Up Caribbean Coasts
UK Startup, Seaweed Generation, obtains $1M funding from Global investors Aera VC and Graph Ventures, to sink seaweed, capture carbon…
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Plastic Smuggling in Cameroon
The steady flow of illegal non-biodegradable plastic into the country harms the environment, economy and public health.
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University of Connecticut on Bioplastic Mulch Films
UConn is working with growers in the state to find alternatives to plastic mulch without eliminating the benefits it brings
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Israeli Researcher Develops Mycelium Insulating Material
Israeli develops insulation material from mushrooms
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New Method to Measure Recycled Content in Objects
How to tell if that plastic bottle or bag has recycled material in it
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LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel Partner on Biobased Films
LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel commercialzing bio-based protective films
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KM Packaging Launches New Bioplastic Cling Film
New cling film is compostable with industrial versatility
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Hungary to Develop New Bioplastics
Hungarian Researchers to Develop Biodegradable Polymers — EU institutions behave in a “moralist” way towards Hungary regarding the rule of…
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Plastic Degradation in the Ocean Contributes to Its Acidification
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Dow and BSB Nanotechnology Partner on Biobased Chemicals
Dow Announces Partnership With BSB Nanotechnology To Expand Bio-Based, and Low-Carbon Ingredients in the Global Personal Care Market
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CropEnergies Acquires Syclus
CropEnergies acquires stake in Dutch biobased chemicals start-up Syclus
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CA Governor Vetoes Plastic Recycled Content Bill
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
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II T Roorkee Develops New Bioplastics
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a biodegradable substitute for single-use plastics packaging
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North Dakota Plant to Convert Methane into PHB
North Dakota may potentially build a plant converting methane into biodegradable plastics
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Valerian Materials Funded for Bioplastics Research
A St. Louis Park-based startup has received about $1.2 million to advance its technology that transforms simple sugars to bio-derived…
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Singapore to Test Bottle Deposit Return Scheme
Singapore aims to start drink container return scheme in 2024, targets 80 per cent collection rate
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Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports
Thailand confirms ban on imports of waste plastics from 2025 and restrictions in 2023 and 2024
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KFC to Test New Compostable Packaging System
KFC to test a new compostable packaging system
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Interzero and Eastman Partner on Chemical Recycling in France
Interzero and Eastman Reach Long-Term Supply Agreement for Planned Molecular Recycling Facility in France
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Leaf No Watse Winner of the Food Challenge
Leaf no waste came with a solution to the problem of compostable packaging who causes premature food spoilage and increase…
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Compostable Floral Foam Startup Wins MN Cup
Minnesota’s largest startup competition presents its grand prize to Bloomington-based BKB Floral Foam, developer of a non-toxic foam.
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Paptic and Walki Partner on Distribution
Paptic Ltd and Walki Group have announced their strategic distribution and converting partnership today.
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Bridgestone Invests in Biobased Feedstock
Bridgestone Aims to Commercialize Natural Rubber from Desert Shrubs by 2030
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Lay’s Goes Biobased Packaging
Plant-based packaging for Lay’s crisps
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Danimer Scientific Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
Danimer Scientific Appoints Stephen Martin as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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High Energy Costs Affect EU Plastics Converters
Several European Plastics Converters are at risk due to the high Energy prices.
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New Partners for the Carbon Neutral Polestar Car
Polestar quadruples number of partners working on climate-neutral car – Polestar 0 project
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Technip Energies Buys Biosuccinium Tech from DSM
Technip Energies Acquires Biosuccinium® Technology from DSM for Bio-Sourced and Fully Biodegradable Polymers Production
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Sulzer Invests in Cellicon
Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer
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First Carbon Capture Shoe
On presents the first ever shoe made from carbon emissions in partnership with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies
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UC Berkeley Innovation on Carbon Capture
A simple, cheap material for carbon capture, perhaps from tailpipes
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Agilyx Goes on the Main Board of Euronext Oslo Børs
Agilyx successfully lists on the main list of Oslo Børs
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Human Burial Composting in California
California’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
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Bioplastics International Launches Biobased PVA
Bioplastics International Creates World’s First Sugar Cane Alcohol Water Soluble PVA to Replace Plastics
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USDA Funds Climate Smart Agriculture Projects
USDA Funds Six International Research Projects on Climate-Smart Agriculture
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US Invests in Bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation, Education and Collaboration Projects
BioMADE at White House Summit on the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative; Announces 9 New Projects, $20.6 Million, to Advance…
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EU Updates Food Contact Recycled Plastic Requirements
EU Commission adopts legislation updating rules on food-contact recycled material, including mechanical and chemical recycling.
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Yield10 Bioscience Q2 2022 Results
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
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PEF Bottles Have Lower Carbon Footprint than PET Bottles Says LCA
A new bio-based polymer could be good news for the environment. A recent assessment of its industrial production and use…
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MSU Granted for PEF Research
The project aims to find a better way of turning biomass sugars into FDCA
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Bioplastics Films from PLA and Nano Caco3
Thermomechanical characterization of bioplastic films produced using a combination of polylactic acid and bionano calcium carbonate
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Why Cotton Reusable Bags Are Not so Eco Friendly
Why Cotton Might Not Be The Best Material For Reusable Grocery Bags
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Medical Industry Reviews Bioplastics
Technical director of healthcare products company reviews bioplastics
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Mitsui Chemicals and Nippon Paper Partner on Biocomposites
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. are set to partner in the development of a new biocomposite…
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ValueBioMat on 3D Biosourced Composites
ValueBioMat Talks 3D Printing Biosourced Composites
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