Tag: Paid Content
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Great Wrap Launches Compostable Catering Wrap
Great Wrap has launched its Australian-made compostable catering wrap
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MCAM and Celanese Partner on Recycled POM
Celanese and Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to Collaborate on Recycled POM Product Offering
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ABB and Zume Partner on Compostable Packaging
Agreement for creation of 100 percent compostable packaging made from plant-based agricultural material
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LG Chem and CS Caltex Partner on Bio Materials
LG Chem-GS Caltex Signs Joint Development Agreement for Eco-friendly Materials
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Launch of Recycled Material Standard Certification
Recycled Material Standard Launches Today, Helping to Advance the Use of Recycled Materials
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Meijer and Dow Partner on Plastic Waste Asphalt
Meijer brings recycled plastic bags full circle to Michigan store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology
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Mountain View to Ban Plastic Foodware
Mountain View bans plastic food ware for all restaurants starting in 2023
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Berry and PureCyle Partner on Chemical Recycling
Berry Signs Largest Contract for Advanced Recycled Material as Brand Owner Sustainability Goals and Consumer Demand Grow
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Southern Illinois University Research on Bioplastics
SIU researchers aim to turn trash from coffee, tea into biodegradable plastic treasure
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Engineered Microorganisms for PET Waste
Researchers Engineer Microorganisms To Tackle PET Plastic Pollution
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China Consultation on GMO
China: MARA Solicits Comments on Revisions to the Administrative Measures for the Safety Assessment of Agricultural GMOs
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Ellen MacArthur Progress Report 2021
Global Commitment 2021 Progress Report shows use of virgin plastic has peaked for signatories
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Roctool and CEA Partner on Biobased Solar Panels
ROCTOOL and CEA create the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels
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SABIC Launches New Biobased Resins
Sabic Announces World’s First Bio-Based, Certified Renewable High-Performance Amorphous Polymer To Support Customer Sustainability Goals
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Shell Marketing for Sustainable Plastics
Many NGOs believe that Shell is one of the most important greenwashers.
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Deloitte Ranks Good Natured Among Fastest Growing Clean Technology Companies
Deloitte Ranks good natured Products Inc. Among the Fastest Growing Clean Technology Companies in North America
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EU Commission Initiatives on Deforestation, Waste Management and Soil
European Green Deal: Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people, nature and climate
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Washington State PFAS Action Plan
The state Department of Ecology is rolling out its new PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP), a thoroughly researched set of recommendations intended to reduce uses and releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Molecular Recycling Assessment in US and Canada
Assessing Molecular Recycling Technologies in the United States and Canada
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EFSA Opinion, Protocol and Consultation on Phthalates
EFSA published Phthalates draft opinion and exposure protocol open for public consultation
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Underestimated Health Risks of Phthalates
Food safety authorities may have missed the ball when it comes to phthalates safety
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Sensor to Detect Water Soluble Polymers in Wastewater
Identification of Water-Soluble Polymers through Discrimination of Multiple Optical Signals from a Single Peptide Sensor
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EPA Strategy to Transform US Recycling
2021 Strategy to tackle major recycling challenges, and address climate change and legacy waste issues in overburdened communities for first time in Agency history
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Danimer Scientific Third Quarter 2021 Results
Danimer Scientific Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results
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Ocean Plastic Harvester Completes Prototype Testing
Ocean “Plastic Harvester” Completes Prototype Testing
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Mondelez Joins Circulate Capital Ocean Fund
Mondelēz International Invests In Circulate Capital’s Ocean Fund To Advance Global Efforts In Plastic Waste Collection And Recycling
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Deforestation Raises Surface Temperature
Deforestation-induced surface warming is influenced by the fragmentation and spatial extent of forest loss in Maritime Southeast Asia
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Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
DOE Webinar: Community Waste Management Technical Assistance Forum—Exploring Solutions to Convert Waste to Energy and Bioproducts
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REACH Requirement for Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling of plastic waste currently covers different technologies with varying potential for contributing to a circular economy, a new report finds.
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TerraCycle Greenwashing Lawsuit Settlement
TerraCycle Partners Including Coca-Cola, P&G to Change Recycling Labels After Settling Lawsuit
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Terracycle Launches Made
TerraCycle Made went live today in celebration of America Recycles Day. Now you can buy products made from the trash we’ve recycled together.
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EU Circular Biocarbon Project Video
This video shows a basic introduction to the CIRCULAR BIOCARBON project.
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Nanoscale Wetting of Crystalline Cellulose
It is desirable to understand and estimate the hydrophilicity of the crystalline planes of cellulose
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Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings CEO on Growth in Low Carbon Economy
Jean-Marc Gilson, CEO gave a keynote speech titled “Growth and value creation in a low carbon economy” at Chemical Materials Japan 2021.
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Bioenergy Devco Accelerates Anaerobic Digestion Projects
Bioenergy Devco Closes $100 Million in New Capital from Irradiant Partners to Accelerate Anaerobic Digestion Projects that Recycle Organic Waste and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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US Gov Goes Atmospheric CO2 Removal
Secretary Granholm Launches Carbon Negative Earthshots to Remove Gigatons of Carbon Pollution from the Air by 2050
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Greenpeace Report on Indonesia Palm Oil Industry
One in five hectares of palm oil in Indonesia is criminal. I think it’s more!
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POET Bioproducts Institute Breaks Ground
POET, a global leader in the production of bioproducts, South Dakota State University and South Dakota Mines held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the POET Bioproducts Institute at the Research Park at SDSU.
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Louis Vuitton Launches Bioplastics Shoes
The new Louis Vuitton sneakers, Charlie, are made from bioplastic
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Spectrum News Article on Bioplastics
Spectrum News published a documentary about bioplastics that is not completely correct.
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How to Repurpose Ocean Plastic Fishing Nets?
Upcycled fishing nets help this Husky co-founder tackle plastic pollution.
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ProAmpac Products Meets Criteria for Chemical Recycling
How do you validate your packaging as chemically recyclable if there’s no label / certification yet?
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Nexus Chemical Recycling Plant Video Documentary
A local company is leading the nation in taking recycling to a whole new level. A company named Nexus is using chemicals to recycle plastics in a special way.
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University of Konstanz Develops New PE
Chemists at the University of Konstanz successfully manufacture a new kind of poly-ethylene
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Evonik and Vita Partner on Chemical Recycling
Evonik partners with The Vita Group for pioneering efficient polyurethane mattress recycling process
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Regenerating Bone Tissue Using 3D Printing
3D Printing in Alginic Acid Bath of In-Situ Crosslinked Collagen Composite Scaffolds
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Quantafuel Builds Combined Mechanical and Chemical Recycling Plant
Skive progress on track for full production capability
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Lakril Technologies to Convert Lactic Acid to Bio Acrylics
Låkril Technologies Launches Business to Convert Lactic Acid to Sustainable Bio-based Acrylics
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First Carbon Producing Microbes
Discovery of first carbon-producing microbes presents biochemical mystery
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UMass Dartmouth to Build Bioplastic Lab
UMass Dartmouth awarded nearly $1.2M for new Biodegradable Plastics Lab
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Consumer Brands Association on Recycling System
Consumer Brands Renews Call on EPA to Advance Standardized Definitions Ahead of America Recycles Week
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New Chinese Policy for Food and Cosmetic Packaging
New Chinese Standard for food and cosmetic packaging
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Scotland to Ban Straws and PS Packaging
Scotland to ban plastic straws and polystyrene food boxes from June
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Textiles 2030 Initiative Wins Award
Textiles 2030 wins gold for Best Environmental or Sustainable Programme
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Herbal Essences Goes Eastman Renew
Eastman molecular recycling technologies to advance Procter & Gamble packaging goals
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First Edible and Dissolvable Pea Protein Film
Meal kit pioneer Gousto Recipe Box trials a pea protein-based film.
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Aduro and Switch Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling
Aduro and Switch Energy Partner to Build Pilot Plant in Ontario, Canada Demonstrating Hydrochemolytic(TM) Technology for Chemical Recycling of Agricultural Plastic Waste
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Plastic Energy Completes Chemical Recycling Fundraising
Plastic Energy Completes €145 Million Fundraise To Accelerate Global Expansion Of Recycling Technology And Plants
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Plastic Energy and Axens Partner on Chemical Recycling
Plastic Energy And Axens Announce A Strategic Collaboration In The Field Of Advanced Recycling Of Plastic Waste
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French Food Delivery Charter Results
Balance of 6 month food delivery charter in France. Published by French Government.
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Danimer and Total Corbion Partner on PLA and PHA Blend
Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA Collaborate to Support Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Plastic Products
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Good Morning Britain Investigates Microplastics
World-First Good Morning Britain And University Of Portsmouth Microplastics Investigation
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Global Plastics Policy Centre
Global Plastics Policy Centre launched at the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow – to help find sustainable solutions to tackle plastic pollution around the world.
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World Agricultural Production Report November 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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Celtic Renewables and Caldic Partner on Bio Solvents
Celtic Renewables and Caldic enter strategic partnership to bring innovative bio-solvents, produced in Scotland, to global markets
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Origin Materials and Kolon Industries Partner on PEF
Origin Materials and Kolon Form Strategic Partnership to Industrialize Advanced Carbon-Negative Chemicals and Materials
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The Illicit Plastic Waste Trade Report
A forthcoming GI-TOC research report highlights how the transnational illicit trade in plastic waste drives irresponsible disposal practices, and poses serious criminal, environmental and health risks
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Insects Converting Biowaste into High Value Products
Destructive insects produce high-value products from biowaste
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Cement Kilns and Refuse Derived Fuel Greenwashing
New Greenwashing Trick By Unilever And Nestlé: Plastic Waste For Cement Kilns
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Glasgow Waste Collectors on Strike
COP26 activists join pickets to urge Glasgow City Council to “value and respect” cleansing staff
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Co-op and Unilever Partner on Reusable Packaging
Co-op partners with Unilever to launch packaging trial for shoppers to refill and reuse conveniently
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Net Zero is Ultimate Greenwashing Says NGOs
Over 700 Civil Society Groups Demand Real Climate Solutions, Not Net-Zero Promises
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The Benefits of Ocean Plastic Pollution
What if ocean plastic waste was actually a good thing? There’s science, a movement and a petition.
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Quillwort Genome Reveals Evolutionary Surprises
International research team including Göttingen University sequence whole genome of quillwort
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ReNew ELP and Emerson Partner on Chemical Recycling
ReNew ELP Select Emerson to provide Automation Technologies
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The US Waste Management Fiasco
The US falls behind most of the world in plastic pollution legislation
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Gaia Grow Goes Hemp Biocomposites
Gaia Grow’s Canna Stream Solutions Completes Phase 1 Of Development Of Novel Bio-Composite Using Enagon’s Proprietary Milled Industrial Hemp
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Puma Goes Biodegradable Sneakers
No Time For Waste: Puma Pilots Testing For Biodegradable Re:Suede Version Of Its Most Iconic Sneaker
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TIPA to Lobby for Composting at COP26
Campaigners Say Compost Is An Essential Solution For COP26 Leaders To Reach “Net Zero”
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New Maypharm PLA for Collagen Regeneration
Maypharm Launches New PLA meNnus for Collagen Regeneration
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Hydropol Coating to Increase Paper Recycling Rates
Research demonstrates Hydropol coatings increase paper recycling rates and fibre yield, without compromising functionality
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University of Limerick on Composites Recycling
Researchers at University of Limerick are working on an innovative solution to improve the recyclability of composite materials used in the construction, aerospace and automotive industries
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Plastic Converters Oppose EU SUP Ban Fiasco
Industry concerned over increasing fragmentation of Internal Market due to different packaging rules.
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Manik Skincare and Sulapac Partner on Packaging
Indie brand Manik Skincare partners with Sulapac – collaboration highlights a shift in tattoo culture and societal values
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Chanel and Sulapac Partner on Bottle Cap
LES EAUX DE CHANEL – Elegance and simplicity with a sustainable SULAPAC cap on top
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Carbon Clean Breakthrough Carbon Capture Solution
Carbon Clean launches breakthrough industrial carbon capture solution










