Tag: Paid Content
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Bioplastics to Protect Buildings from Impact
Running shoe material inspired 3D-printed design to protect buildings from impact damage
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Mitsubishi Chemical Net Zero Policy
Formulation of a Policy Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
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Astellas Pharma Goes Bioplastic Packaging
World’s First Use of Environmentally Friendly Biomass-based Plastic for Blister Packages, the Primary Packaging for Drugs
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Coke, Changchun and UPM Partner on Biomaterials
Coca-Cola, Changchun Meihe and UPM Cooperate to Commercialize Next-Generation Biomaterials
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Converting Plastic Waste into Proteins
Plastic waste and access to nutritious food top the list of humanity’s challenges.
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First Video Footage of Copenhagen Digital Watermark Sorting
First video footage of Holy Grail 2.0 test in Copenhagen. Sorting of Food packaging at speed of 3m/s
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Lati and The Hemp Plastic Company Partner on Distribution
LATI signs a distribution agreement with The Hemp Plastic Company
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Cargill Bio-based Plasticisers
Cargill biobased plasticisers for flooring, footwear, cables, sheet & films and coated fabrics
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Bioplastics and Circular Plastic Trends and Patents
Bioplastics and circular plastics trends through the eye of patent applications
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Eastman and Black & Decker Partner on Sustainable Power Tools
Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus
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Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging Roadmap
Today, alongside Dairy Australia and the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) Federation, APCO is proud to launch the Australian Dairy Sustainable Packaging Roadmap to 2025.
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Call for Application for Reusable Packaging in France
Co-construct an operational model of 3 standardized packaging and support the operational feasibility of reuse.
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Death Toll of Phthalates and Plasticizers
Phthalates and attributable mortality: A population-based longitudinal cohort study and cost analysis
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Chemical Companies Partner on Net Zero
Global Chemical Companies Collaborate in Pivotal Move to Net-Zero
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European Bioplastics Says No to PFAS
Restriction of PFAS in products and materials certified with the Seedling Logo
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Biobased Chain Extenders for PLA Blends and Composites
Chain Extension of Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA)–Based Blends and Composites Containing Bran with Biobased Compounds for Controlling Their Processability and Recyclability
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Xampla Biodegradable Microcapsules
The Future Of Fragrance: Creating Plant Based, Biodegradable Fragrance Microcapsules
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Avient Biobased PE Colorants and Compounds
Avient Launches Two New Sustainable Polymer Solutions for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications During Pharmapack Europe 2021
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Chemical Recycling Research by Rabobank
Chemical Recycling remains a highly attractive investment opportunity says Rabobank.
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Plastic vs Bioplastic Article on Cosmos
Article that compares plastics and bioplastics in Cosmos magazine.
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France Notifies 100 Companies for BPA in Packaging
The general rapporteur of the Competition Authority indicates that grievances were notified a few days ago in the sector of the manufacture and sale of foodstuffs in contact with materials which may or may have contained bisphenol A or its substitutes. .
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Coke France Goes Attached Cap
In order to be able to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, Coca-Cola France and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners France are announcing two new innovations: the launch of 50cl small-format bottles in 100% recycled plastic and the switch to the cap attached to all plastic bottles. plastic from its range, from the end of 2022.
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Climate Risk Reporting
The TCFD has developed a framework to help public companies and other organizations disclose climate-related risks and opportunities.
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New Clariant Sunliquid Cellulosic Ethanol Plant
Clariant Completes Construction Of First Commercial Sunliquid® Cellulosic Ethanol Plant In Podari, Romania
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ECBF Raises over EUR 200 Million
Investing in a greener future: European sustainability fund ECBF raises over EUR 200 million
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French Bill on Environmental Claims Labelling
New proposal for a Decree relating to consumer information on the environmental qualities and characteristics of waste-generating products
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Biobased Technologies and the Valley of Death Video
The discussion followed the development of the PHA technology of Paques Biomaterials as a case study, and covered the biggest scale-up challenges, how to resolve those, and the financial instruments in Europe.
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US DOE Better Plants Program Update
U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Industry Partners Save $9.3 Billion in Energy Costs
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PUR and PLA Composite for Antibacterial Wound Dressings
Composite Polyurethane-Polylactide (PUR/PLA) Flexible Filaments for 3D Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of Antibacterial Wound Dressings for Skin Regeneration
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McDo Canada is Removing Plastic Tableware
McDonald’s Canada announces reduction of single-use plastics in Canadian restaurants
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Food vs Fuel Debate for Soybean
American Bakers Association ask to stop biofuels due to demand for food crops
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Banana Fibre Packaging Patented
Papyrus lodges Australian patent application for banana fibre production process for moulded food packaging.
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Tissue Paper from Wheat Straw
Hygiene and health company Essity is today presenting a breakthrough in sustainable tissue production and is beginning production based on pulp from wheat straw.
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Vertoro Closes Series A Funding
Vertoro raises funding to scale up its Goldilocks® liquid lignin technology
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WWF on US School Food Recovery Act
WWF Statement on the US House Introduction of the 2021 School Food Recovery Act
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P&G Goes Digital Watermarks in Germany
P1G is testing more than 100 products with digital watermarks in Germany.
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Australian Recycled Content Label Program Update
APCO is excited to announce the development of a new Program designed to support the increased use of recycled content in packaging.
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Dow and Ralph Lauren Partner on Sustainable Dyes
Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How The Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton
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Converting PET Waste Into PHA
Direct fermentative conversion of poly(ethylene terephthalate) into poly(hydroxyalkanoate) by Ideonella sakaiensis
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US Training of Next Gen Bio Engineers
Webinar: How ABPDU Is Training the Next Generation of Bioprocess Engineers
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NatureFlex Films Test Cases Video
Our NatureFlex films run very well on twistwrap machines, but don’t just take our word for it. Listen to test cases.
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FrieslandCampina Shoots First Bullet at Glass Packaging
Are glass bottles doomed to disappear from the shelves because of their carbon footprint?
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Multibillion Investment Needed for Circular Plastics
Analysis Indicates Need for Multibillion-Dollar Capital Spending to Achieve a “Circular Plastics Economy” by 2050
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First Compostable Vacuum Pouches
The company is the first to offer a compostable home vacuum sealer pouch
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World Agricultural Production October 2021
Monthly report on crop acreage, yield and production in major countries worldwide.
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Macron on Chemical and Enzymatic Recycling
French president Macron shared his vision on chemical recycling.
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ExxonMobil to Build US Chemical Recycling Plant
ExxonMobil to build its first large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility
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Yield 10 CEO Podcast on Camelina
President and CEO Dr. Oliver Peoples talks about Camelina’s many uses, its promising environmental potential, and the real-world impact of Camelina on professional farmers and others in the agricultural market overall.
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Bioplastic Films Degradation in Different Marine Ecosystems
Disintegration half-life of biodegradable plastic films on different marine beach sediments
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Anya Hindmarch Biodegradable Leather Bags
Anya Hindmarch Launches Collection of Biodegradable Leather Bags
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CNBC Article on Future of Plastic in India
India will ban single-use plastics next year to cut pollution — experts say that’s not enough
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French Fruit and Veg Bags Consultation Results
Summary of contributions – Public consultation on the obligation to present and sale unprocessed fresh fruit and vegetables without packaging made entirely or partly of plastic
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Marine Microplastics from Paint Particles
Paint particles in the marine environment: An overlooked component of microplastics
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Lactips Launches Plastic Free Paper
The first paper packaging solution that is free from plastic or controversial substances and fully recyclable and compostable
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Ikea and H&M Partner on Textile Recycling
Large scale study from IKEA and H&M Group shows potential to transform the way we use recycled textiles
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Covestro and Interseroh Partner on Chemical Recycling
Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles
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Dartmouth Engineering Funded for Cellulosic Chemistry
Dartmouth Engineering Professor Daniel Olson will lead new research funded by a $1.2 million, three-year grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate the use of biomass to produce next-generation fuels and chemicals.
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France to Boost BioEconomie
The government wants to accelerate the sector of “biobased products, industrial biotechnologie and sustainable fuels”.
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Clothes from PET Bottles is Greenwashing
Why making clothes from plastic bottles will not solve fashion’s waste crisis
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Lanzatech and Migros Partner on CO2 PET Bottle
LanzaTech leads the way in getting consumer goods from recycled carbon to market
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Industry Asks EU Framework for Deposit Return System
It’s time to acknowledge the role of Deposit Refund Systems (DRS) in achieving a Circular Economy for beverage packaging in the EU
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New US Perfume Packaging Recycling Program
TerraCycle and Good Chemistry have partnered to create a free national program to recycle all Good Chemistry perfume packaging from bottle to cap.
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100 NGO ask to End EU Biofuel Industry
Forest Defenders Alliance (FDA) is an initiative to boost the voices of NGOs in Europe
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Dow to Build First Net Zero Plastic Plant
Dow announces plan to build world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex
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Dow Grows Global Circular Plastics Capabilities
Dow expands global capabilities for circular plastics, with initial products available for customers in 2022
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EU GMO Roadmap
On September 24, 2021, the European Commission published its roadmap to develop a legislative initiative for plants produced by certain genome editing techniques.
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Pilot Biorefineries in Italy and Spain
After five years, Agrimax, the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking project, which has built two ground-breaking pilot plant facilities in Spain and Italy has come to an end.
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First Italian Circular City Index
Four key areas are analyzed to determine the level of urban circularity: digitalization, environment and energy, mobility, and waste
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Indian Ministry Promotes New Bioplastic
New biodegradable polymer fabricated using guar gum, and chitosan has high potential for packaging material
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California Bill on Biodegradability and Compostability
AB 1201 expands product-labeling requirements related to biodegradability and compostability from plastic products to all products.
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Biorez Patents Biocomposites Implants
Biorez Awarded Four New Patents Related to Its Proprietary BioBrace™ Technology
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What is Better? Single Use vs Reusable 
Single-use vs. multiple-use: which one is actually better for the environment? A full LCA commissioned by the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA).
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California Law on Plastic Waste, PFAS and Circular Economy
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Promote a More Sustainable & Renewable Economy and Protect Californians from Toxic Chemicals
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US and French Partner on First Compostable Diaper
Successful two-year pilot program has demonstrated end-to-end sustainability and nurseries satisfaction across France
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Kraton and Plastship Partner on PCR
Kraton Collaborates With Plastship To Unlock PCR Value Enhancement For European Plastic Recycling
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Washington SUP Bags Ban Update
The Washington SUP bag ban is probably not the the best piece of legislation ever put together in the history of mankind.
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Green Dot Bioplastics and Mayco Partner on NFRP
Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. and Mayco International have partnered to reclaim trim and scrap fibers for Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastic (NFRP).
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Finnish Partnership for Recyclable Paperboard Lids
A long-term collaboration between Finnish startup The Paper Lid Company and Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has led to the development of a 100% recyclable paperboard lid for use with takeaway cups.
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First Carbon Neutral Industrial Park
Marquis Incorporated’s CEO, Mark Marquis, announced a plan for the Marquis Industrial Park to be the world’s first carbon-neutral industrial park with on-site carbon injection.
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North Carolina Counties Go Compostable Bags
Buncombe County and City of Asheville go for compostable bags
















