Tag: Paid Content
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NatureWorks Ingeo Receives GreenScreen Certification
First-of-Its-Kind Certification Eliminates Harmful PFAS in Foodware and Shifts Market to Preferred Alternatives
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Nova Chemicals and CNG Partner on PCR Film
NOVA Chemicals and CNG Scale Up Use of Post-Consumer Resin
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New Honeywell Upcycle Process Technology
Honeywell Introduces Revolutionary Plastics Recycling Technology To Drive A Circular Plastics Economy
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Legal Actions Against French Plastic Fruit and veg Packaging Ban
Legal proceedings with the Council of State against the Decree to remove plastic packaging from fruits and vegetables
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Converting Ocean Plastic into Blue Fuel
Thermodynamic feasibility of shipboard conversion of marine plastics to blue diesel for self-powered ocean cleanup
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2021 Innovation Radar Prize Winners
Meet two of this year’s best EU-funded innovators
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Vanguard Becomes PFAS Free Certified
Vanguard™ is a groundbreaking line of plates, bowls, and containers that use a proprietary formulation to achieve grease-resistance
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Notpla Coated Kraft Food Boxes
Tri-Star Packaging introduces home compostable Notpla coated kraft food boxes
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UC Santa Barbara to Develop Marine Bioplastics
Marine microbiologist Alyson Santoro leads a collaboration to develop bioplastics for the marine environment
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International Space Station and Estee Lauder Partner on Bioplastics
ISS National Lab Announces Sustainability Challenge Focused on Plastics Alternatives in Partnership with Estée Lauder
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Coke Goes Label Free in South Korea
Coke’s new plastic bottles without labels are to increase recycling efficiency
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Greta Thunberg Message for COP26 Leaders
Great Thunberg and activists were singing a song for the leaders present at the COP 26 summit.
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Agilyx CEO on Band Between Net Zero Waste and Emissions
Net zero emissions and net zero waste should be viewed as interconnected if we are to meet our climate goals
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Aduro and Brightlands Partner on Chemical Recycling
Aduro and Brightlands Enter into Discussions to Partner and Develop Hydrochemolytic™ Technology for Chemical Recycling of Plastic
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Nexe Compostable Capsules for Keurig
NEXE’s Patented Compostable Capsule for Keurig® Brewing Systems is Finally Here
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OECD Report on Preventing SUP waste
Implications of different policy approaches
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Solvay CEO Becomes WBCSD Chair
Premier global business and sustainability platform presents new strategy and leadership
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Philippines to Invest in Biodegradation Research
DOST grants aid to Xavier University for microorganism research
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Strangest Objects Found in Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Strangest Objects Recovered in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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Premier Foods to Eliminate Deforestation from Supply Chain
Premier Foods declares plan to get rid of deforestation from its supply chain
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Morei Laundry Sheets to Reduce Plastic Packaging
New Eco-friendly laundry sheets reduce plastic and chemical waste lowering the carbon footprint
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Vermont to Stop Accepting Compostable Foodware
Vermont’s largest commercial compost facility will stop accepting compostable foodware from 1 Jan 2022
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Treehugger Guide to Compostable Plastics
Treehugger published a guide on the disposal of compostable plastics
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Mitsubishi and Mitsui Partner on Bioplastics
Mitsubishi Chemical Licenses Patent for Biomass-based Polyester to Mitsui Chemicals
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Handbags from Flower Waste
Irene Purasachit saw the floral industry’s waste problem firsthand – now she makes material for handbags from discarded blooms
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WFS Shares Experience on Bioplastic
Wfs Reduces Non-Biodegradable Plastic In Landfills By The Equivalent Of 68 Million Bottles In One Year
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Converting BioPlastics into Fertilisers, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Plastics to fertilizers: chemical recycling of a bio-based polycarbonate as a fertilizer source†
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Notice of Intent to Scale Up US Bio Refineries
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has published a notice of intent to…
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Addiplast Manager on Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging
The cosmetics sector faces a considerable challenge: sustainable development
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Futamura Presentation on Bioplastics
Dr Lucy Cowton presents on compostable materials, the myths, the facts, the circular economy and the best fit applications
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Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus Research Update
Genome-wide approaches for the identification of markers and genes associated with sugarcane yellow leaf virus resistance
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First Bio Attributed Vinyl Gloves
Jokasafe Contributes To A Carbon Neutral Future With The World´s First Bio-Attributed Vinyl Gloves
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Smurfit Kappa Paper Based Laundry Packaging
Smurfit Kappa develops its first paper-based child-lock box for laundry pods
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Hong Kong to Test Packaging on Covid Virus
Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and…
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Plastic Energy and TotalEnergies Partner on Chemical Recycling
Plastic Recycling: Plastic Energy, Freepoint Eco-Systems And TotalEnergies Partner On Advanced Recycling Project In The U.S
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Philippines Government Sued over Plastic Pollution
Oceana, youth, fisherfolk, local lawmakers and former senator sue National Solid Waste Management Commission on plastic pollution
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Evanesce Opens First US Plant
Evanesce® Opens First U.S. Based Manufacturing Facility for Sustainable Product Development
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Lenzing Fibres Biodegradability Confirmed
World-renowned marine research institute confirms biodegradability of LENZING™ fibers
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Kelpi Funded to Develop Seaweed Bioplastics
Kelpi lands seed funding to develop bioplastics from seaweed
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Seaweed Inks and Materials for 3D Printing
Brown seaweed, pigments team up for non-toxic and stable gel structures
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European Parliament Approves Successor of BBI JU
The European Parliament voted today in favour of Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the successor of BBI JU,…
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Axens and Sumitomo Chemical Partner on Waste Based Polyolefin
Axens and Sumitomo Chemical Achieve Historical Landmark with the First Waste-based Polyolefin Production
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Dow CEO on Carbon Strategy
Jim Fitterling has always been a real leader
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Joi Plant Milk Goes Compostable Packaging
The World’s Most Sustainable Plant Milk Company Debuts New Look & Updated Packaging
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Florida Town to Allow Bioplastics Straws
Florida town to allow biodegradable straws
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The Hindustan Times Covers Polymateria
We’ve created a new technology which is self-destructing plastic. Polymateria is a champion in the making!
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French Bill on Recycling Labelling Modification
This bill relates to the labelling of recycling activities on packaging sold in France.
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Eco Flexibles Reaction to Boris Johnson Statement
Boris is both right and wrong on plastics and recycling, says Eco Flexibles
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UBQ and Bazan Group Partner on Biobased Material
Bazan Group Inks Deal with UBQ Materials to Incorporate Climate Positive Thermoplastic into Resin Product Lines
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Panera Bread Goes Compostable Packaging
Transitioning to 100% circular – reusable, recyclable and compostable – packaging
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Cortec Launches Organics Recycling Program
Cortec launches its new organics recycling program at their HQ in Minnesota
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ReEarth Wins TLMI Award
S-Onelp bio-based and compostable flexible packaging wins Tlmi Sustainability Award
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ADM Invests in Acies Bio
ADM Further Expands Microbial Science and Technology Innovation Capabilities with Investment in Precision Fermentation Leader Acies Bio
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Notpla Shortlisted at Dezeen Award
Notpla is a biodegradable material designed “to make packaging disappear”
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Nationally Determined Contributions Report
Wasted Opportunities: A review of international commitments for reducing plastic and waste-sector GHG emissions
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Exxon Supports Global Methane Pledge
In September, the U.S. and European Union announced a Global Methane Pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020…
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Turning Plastic Waste into Planks
Article on Reuters about turning plastic waste into planks for the construction industry
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Sabic Carbon Neutrality Strategy
Sabic Announces Carbon Neutrality Strategy At Inaugural Saudi Green Initiative Forum
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Plastic GHG Worse than Coal Report
The New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change is a comprehensive account of the United States plastics industry’s significant, yet rarely…
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Magnesium Shortage to Impact EU Packaging Industry
Cross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers warn against catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage
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PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban Waste
PFAS levels higher in fertilizers made from urban waste
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Microplastics Impact on Climate Change
Microplastics are now recognized as widespread contaminants in the atmosphere
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Making Wood as Hard as Steel
Process uses chemistry and pressure to make ordinary wood 23 times harder
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New Ukrainian Bioplastic Startup
Ukraine produces a lot of corn and starch
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Impact Covid on Plastic Waste
The focus on plastic waste reduction has since been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Monaco Sets SUP Waste Target
Valérie Davenet, Director of the Environment, has given a series of deadlines for the next years
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PlasticsEurope New Marketing Campaign
A new identity which is built on openness, collaboration, trust and innovation. Our new logo symbolises different entities coming together…
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HRH Prince Charles Promotes Polymateria
IT gives me great pleasure to launch The Sun’s Green Team Week.
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Polymateria Launches War on Plastic Pollution
Polymateria launches “War on Plastic Pollution” in India through a Living Lab on the high seas
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University of Idaho Goes 3D Wood for Construction
U of I Earns $4M to Build 3D-Printing Technology, Furthering Sustainable Building Construction Techniques
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Ocean Cleanup Proof of Technology
On October 20, 2021, we gathered members of the press in Victoria Harbour to announce that after the successful completion…
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Bioplastic Research for Optical Technologies
Researchers want to develop new bio-plastics for use in optical technologies
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Technip and Shell Partner on CO2 Capture
Technip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies test the latest Cansolv CO2 Capture technology improvements
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Plastic Pollution to Double by 2030 Says UN
Plastic pollution on course to double by 2030
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Is Biodegradable Plastics Possible Video
US scientists make video whether biodegradable plastics is possible
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EIC New Wave of Startup Champions
European Innovation Council announces new wave of start-up champions
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German Material Startup Receives Grant
€2.42 million grant by European Innovation Council (EIC)
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Coke Goes Plant Based Bottle
Coca-Cola Unveils New Prototype Bottle Made From 100% Plant-Based Sources
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Global Bioenergies Research on Renewable Isobutene
Isobutene, a gaseous hydrocarbon, is one of the major building blocks of the petrochemical industry: 15 million tons are produced…
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How to Solve US Recycling Problems?
How can US solve their failed recycling system
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Stora Enso Launches NaturaFluff Eco
Stora Enso launches new fluff pulp grade with lower carbon footprint
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Stora Enso New Sustainability Targets
Stora Enso sets ambitious goal of 100% regenerative solutions by 2050 and announces new 2030 sustainability targets
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Mastercard Gives Sustainability Certification to Smart Cards
Mastercard awards sustainability certification to eco-friendly smart cards
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French Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance Briefing
Briefing document on chemical recycling and mass balance issued by the French government agency
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Citizen Initiative Waste Management Model
We’re seeing more and more of these citizens initiatives
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First Biocomposite Velomobile
A pedal car or velomobile made with biocomposites
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Aduro Clean and Exergy Partner on PE Chemical Recycling
Aduro Clean Technologies is expanding scope of pilot plant engineering by Exergy Solutions to include chemical recycling of polyethylene
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Phoenix Footprint Center Aims at Sustainable Exemplarity
Footprint Center will provide likeminded companies, cities, and venues with a living laboratory for change
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Goa State Dpt to Stop Using Plastics
Plastic carry bags, plastic or thermocol disposable cutlery banned in offices; Discourages use of plastic flowers, banners, flags, flower pots,…
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GC Net Zero Strategy
GC Group strengthens Sustainable Growth for business and customers with “Together To Net Zero” Roadmap
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Harder Microbes for Better Bio Chemicals
Researchers engineer hardier microbes to improve bioproduction of fuels, chemicals
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BP and Lanxess Partner on Sustainable Feedstock
bp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw materials for plastics production
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New Lanxess Sustainable High Performance Plastic
Polyamide 6 compound made from 92% sustainable raw materials
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Nigerian School Awarded for Coconut Packaging
Greensprings School Wins BIEA Stem Award
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McDo and Starbucks to Boost NextGen Consortium
Starbucks and McDonald’s Deploy Additional $10 Million with NextGen Consortium to Accelerate the Circularity of Foodservice Packaging & Address Urgent…
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Plastic Energy to Build Chemical Recycling Plant in France
Plastic Energy Announces Final Investment Decision And Start Of Construction Works For Advanced Recycling Plant In France
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Loop Reusable Packaging in Japan
Loop has partnered with a major Japanese retailer as it continues to roll out its circular economy approach to retail…
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World Sustainability Awards 2021
Here are the winners
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Coffee Leads the Way in Compostability
Coffee and Tea are ideal applications for compostable pods
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America Recycles Day: Recycle textiles, batteries, bulbs, and e-waste
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Raul Gardini: The Enimont Scandal, a Controversial Death and Novamont’s Road to ENI
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