Tag: Paid Content
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European Development Banks to Invest Billions in Clean Oceans Initiative
European banks to invest billions in protecting oceans from plastic
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Major Shipping Company to Stop Transporting Plastic Waste
One Ocean Summit: the CMA CGM Group decides it will no longer carry plastic waste on its ships
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US and France Partner on Plastic Treaty
Joint Statement Between the United States and France on the One Ocean Summit in France
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Parkside Extends Bird & Blend Collaboration
Sustainable flexible packaging specialist, Parkside, has announced it has extended its collaboration with award-winning tea company, Bird & Blend
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Bioplastics with Tailor Made Properties
Biosynthetic Structural Proteins with Super Plasticity, Extraordinary Mechanical Performance, Biodegradability, Biocompatibility and Information Storage Ability
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Bioplastics Made from Wood, Stone and Eutectic Solvent
Development of the World’s First 100% Natural Biomass-Based Biodegradable Thermoplastic Material Prepared from Wood, Stone, and a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent by Green Science Alliance
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EU Platform for Seaweed Industry
European Commission launches platform to promote production and use of algae in Europe
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Financial Times Documentary on Afyren Fertilizers
How to reduce Europe’s reliance on fossil-based fertilisers?
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University of Birmingham and Stopford Partner on Recycling Technology
The University of Birmingham and Stopford Limited sign Innovative Green Technology Agreement
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Pilot Scale Biorefinery Based on Hydrothermal Treatment
Pilot-scale biorefinery for the production of purified biopolymers based on hydrothermal treatment in flow-through reactor cycles
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Paint is Important Source of Ocean Microplastics
This report provides a global assessment of the level of plastic paint leakage worldwide
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Synthos to Build Bio Butadiene Plant
Synthos Enters into the Next Phase of Bio-Butadiene Technology Development to Produce Sustainable Rubber
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Biobased Acrylic Dispersion for Wood Coatings
New BIO-based acrylic dispersion for transparent and pigmented wood coatings
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Manufacturing Innovation Research Partnership
To coincide with the UK’s National Manufacturing Summit 2022 – A Net Zero Future, the University of Birmingham and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have launched a new research group, which will lead a sustainable manufacturing revolution
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Biopolymers Properties and Applications for Textiles
Towards the Sustainability of the Plastic Industry through Biopolymers: Properties and Potential Applications to the Textiles World
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Brazil Economic and Agricultural Report
This report highlights the major macroeconomic indicators in Brazil, providing a forecast for 2022 and an overview of the Brazilian agricultural situation, including trade figures
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Cassava Bioplastics Marine Degradable Bags Made in Australia
An Aussie company has created a world-first range of biodegradable bags which dissolve in water and cause no harm to the environment when they’re thrown away
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An Phat PBAT Plant Ground Breaking Ceremony
An Phat Holdings officially organized Ground Breaking Ceremony for the largest green materials factory in Southeast Asia
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Self Cleaning Bioplastics Repel Liquid and Dirt
Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable
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Biodegradation of Novel Bioplastics Study Receives Enormous Coverage
The following study seems to break records in terms of world wide coverage
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Vietnamese Straws from Sugarcane, Rice, Grass and Coconut
Vietnamese company makes straws from Sugarcane, Rice, Grass and Coconut
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Chris Packham on Oxo Biodegradable Plastic (FREE)
Christopher Gary Packham CBE is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter and author, best known for his television work including the CBBC children’s nature series The Really Wild Show from 1986 to 1995
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Impact Bottle DRS on Materials Recycling Facility
Report on the Impact of Beverage Container Deposit Systems on Materials Recycling Facility Costs and Revenues
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Jac Vandenberg Goes Home Compostable Packaging
NY based Jac Vandenberg introduces home compostable packaging for a line of products
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Houston, Cyclyx, ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell Partner on Chemical Recycling
Agilyx AS (AGLX) – Agilyx Joint Venture, Cyclyx, Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Houston, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell and FCC to form the Houston Recycling Collaboration
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Eastman and Zagg Partner on Smartphone Cases
ZAGG partners with Eastman to manufacture sustainable smartphone cases made with Tritan Renew
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Net Zero Greenwashing by Worlds Largest Corporations
Major companies largely fail net zero climate pledge test
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Xampla Opens New Lab and Expands Team
Xampla opens new lab as company expands commercial and technical teams
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Turning Ocean Plastic into Furniture
Project turns marine litter into furniture for the Marina of Valencia
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What the New French SUP Bill Says on Bioplastics (FREE)
I’ve summarised what the new French Bill (inspired by SUPD) says about bioplastics. There are contradictions and irregularities that are so visible that I have serious questions about the European Directive.
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DOE Scale-Up Funding Opportunity Announcement for Biorefineries
New Notice of Intent for the Scale-Up of Biofuel and Bioproduct Refineries Award
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Footprint Launches Supermarket Solutions
Footprint Tackles Every Aisle with Sustainable Supermarket Solutions
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Delta Air Lines Goes Biodegradable and Bamboo
Delta to use bamboo, biodegradable items for some in-flight service
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Bioplastics International Launches Water Soluble PVA Products
Bioplastics International Launches Water Soluble PVA Replacement for Plastics
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The Bionanopolys SEP
An Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) or Open Innovation Ecosystem is a group of entities providing common access to physical facilities, capabilities and a wide range of services through a common point, the Single Entry Point – SEP
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i Do Herbs Goes Compostable Packaging
I- Do! Packs New Herb Assortment In Bio4Pack Compostable Packaging
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ECBF Invests in Agricultural Water Management
ECBF invests in the €16M VC round of Elicit Plant, France, to accelerate commercialization of their water stress management solutions for field crops internationally
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LyondellBasell and Greiner Partner on Dolce Gusto Coffe Caps
Greiner Packaging and LyondellBasell offer circular solution for coffee capsules
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Role of Plasticizers on PHB / bio-TPE Blends
Role of Plasticizers on PHB/bio-TPE Blends Compatibilized by Reactive Extrusion
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MIT Engineers Invent New Material
MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that is stronger than steel and as light as plastic
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Indians Discover Enzyme that Degrades Plastics and Phthalates Faster
Indian scientists find enzyme that degrades plastic faster
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Bugatti Chiron With Biobased Body
I’m a bit impressed by what some people can do with almost nothing. This car has probably the lowest carbon footprint.
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Foodservice Packaging Industry Not Ready for Plastic Tax
Following a survey amongst its members, the FPA (Foodservice Packaging Association) is warning that the sector is not ready for the Plastics Tax, due come into effect on 1 April
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Global Bioenergies Wins Excellence Beauty Award
LAST® wins Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence Beauty Award 2022
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Recycling of Agricultural Plastic in France
Overview of an organisation doing agricultural plastics recycling in France
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Map of EU SU Plastic Ban Implementation
Here’s a map showing the implementation of the SUPD across Members States and which countries put additional restrictions than the ones given in the directive
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The Braskem Fairy Tale
Documentary on the skeletons in the closet of Braskem. Many companies involved in the bio-economy have committed environmental and social crimes. This is a FREE article.
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Australian Tech Instantly Converts CO2 to Solid Carbon
Researchers have developed a smart and super-efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon, to help advance the decarbonisation of heavy industries
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Kao and Jeplan Partner on Chemical Recycling of Cosmetic Packaging
Update on the KAO and Jeplan partnership
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Munster Technological University to Lead CircBioCityWaste Project
New Circular Economy Project Announced to Transform Urban Waste into Sustainable Products in the South-West
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Natural Additives to Improve Biodegradable Plastics
Biodegradable plastics with natural additives as a replacement for synthetic plastics
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Global Bioenergies Receives Grant for French Plant
€500,000 subsidy granted to Global Bioenergies by the Grand Est region as part of the France Relance plan
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ACC Reacts to Senate Hearing on Recycling
Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on improving and expanding domestic recycling
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Does US Need National Recycling Standards?
For Plastics Recycling to Succeed, We Need National Recycling Standards
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EU Product Lifecycle Methodology to Tackle Green Claims
EU to tackle ‘green claims’ with unified product lifecycle methodology
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Scientists Discover Missing Ocean Microplastic
Scientists Uncover ‘Missing’ Plastics Deep In The Ocean
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Discovery Related to Calvin Benson Biochemical Cycle
Surprising discovery surrounding the iconic Calvin-Benson biochemical cycle
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First Generation Home Compostable Fruit Labels
First generation home compostable fruit label now available
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Bioplastics Among Goals of UMaine Seed Grant Awards
UMaine Portland Gateway announces CONVERGE Maine seed grant winners
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Scientists Ask FDA to Ban BPA
A petition to ban BPA from food packaging was sent by a group of doctors, scientists, and health and environmental organizations to FDA
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Bioplastic Oyster Tray Wins Worldstar Packaging Awards
Blue Harvest and BioPak have created the world’s first custom-moulded oyster tray made from sugarcane pulp, a real game changer for the aquaculture sector.
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HP Buys Choose Packaging
Transaction supports HP’s strategy to disrupt strategic vertical markets and drive environmental sustainability
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Scottish Startup Makes Surfactants from Fish Waste
Fish oils used to create key component for eco-friendly detergents
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CO2 Capture in Biobased Ionic Liquids Solutions
Efficient and reversible CO2 capture in bio-based ionic liquids solutions
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EU Commissioner on Fossil Plastic and Plastic Treaty
Reuters interview with EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius
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Dishwasher Testing of PHBV and Lignocellulosic BioComposites
Physical-Chemical and Structural Stability of Poly(3HB-co-3HV)/(ligno-)cellulosic Fibre-Based Biocomposites over Successive Dishwashing Cycles
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Sanitized Water Based Antibacterial Additives
Water-based, comprehensive protection for coatings, effective against all significant microorganisms – plus, BPR-compliant
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Austrian Climate and Agricultural Policy Report
Austria: Climate Change A Challenge for Austrian Agriculture and Agricultural Policy
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French Startup Launches PLA Orthopedic Casts
Are we soon done with the traditional cast to repair a broken leg?
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Xampla and Croda Partner on Biodegradable Seed Coating
Xampla and Croda partner on microplastic-free, biodegradable seed coatings for the agricultural sector.
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Carbohydrate Aromatic Interface and Molecular Architecture of Lignocellulose
Carbohydrate-aromatic interface and molecular architecture of lignocellulose
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Shinola and Veritiv Join NextWave Plastics
Shinola, Veritiv Among Latest Companies to Scale Use of Ocean-Bound Plastics through NextWave Plastics
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Lanxess and Matrica Partner on Biocide Preservatives
LANXESS and Matrìca team up to produce sustainable preservatives from renewable raw materials
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Large Scale Production of Recyclable Cellulosic Bioplastic
Large-Scale Manufacture of Recyclable Bioplastics from Renewable Cellulosic Biomass Derived from Softwood Kraft Pulp
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USTC Develop Catalyst for CO2 to Formate Conversion
Researchers Develop Pb1Cu Catalyst for CO2-to-formate Conversion
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Bio Epoxy Enables Recyclable Carbon Fiber for Electric Vehicles
Plant-Based Epoxy Enables Recyclable Carbon Fiber, Improves Economics for Mass Market Electric Vehicles
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Germany Invests in Bio Activated Carbon
Bio Activated Carbon from Renewable Raw Materials. One million euro funding for research project of carbonauten GmbH and the Uni of Hohenheim
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Ventura County Public Works Agency on Bioplastic Bags
Biodegradable plastic vs paper bags for local food compostig programs
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PET Market in Europe 2022 Report
This report, delivered by PRE in partnership with PETCORE Europe, NMWE and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, provides the latest data and trends on: the current state of the PET market in Europe, key changes impacting the market and the challenges faced by the supply chain and also talks about how the future PET market will…
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Fabbri Group Launches Compostable Film
New sustainable cling film is being introduced by Fabbri Group
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Cornell University Propose Method for Medical PPE Recycling
Engineers propose greener recycling for medical PPE waste
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Tipa, Printpack and Digimarc Partner on Sorting Technology
Printpack, TIPA and Digimarc partner to develop sortation technology for compostable packaging
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LA Times Says Avoid Compostable Plastics
LA Times makes a list of items that should not be placed in a compost
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Güdpod Launches Compostable Keurig Compatible Coffee Pod
Güdpod®, a fully compostable Keurig-compatible coffee pod
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Amcor Net Zero Strategy
Amcor builds on sustainability progress with science-based targets and commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Develop New York Hemp Industry
Sustainable Building Through Hemp











