Tag: Paid Content
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US Class Action Vs Retailer Compostable Products Claim
US retailer loses class action on compostable products claims. This may have serious consequences for the US industry and maybe…
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Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites Receives New Funding
New funding for Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites
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EU Bio Economy Turnover
European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR
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NatureWorks Thailand Plant Update
Jacobs has completed front-end engineering design for a new biopolymer production plant in Thailand
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EU Forestry Policy Not so Smart
EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results
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Plastic Waste Generation and Pollution Per Country, Capita, Sector
They managed to put all the data on plastic waste and pollution in interactive tables. There’s much more than just…
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NGO Campaign to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads and Sponsorship
Let’s ban fossil fuel ads and sponsorships for good says Greenpeace
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Microsoft Goes Co2 Capture
Microsoft’s million-tonne CO2-removal purchase — lessons for net zero
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Metsa Group Biodiversity Program
Metsä Group launches a new programme to support biodiversity and improve the state of waters
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West Hollywood to Ban Non Marine Degradable Plastics
City Council of West Hollywood to vote on non marine degradable plastic ban
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IFIB 2021 Conference Video
IFIB (International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy) is an event on industrial biotechnology and bioeconomy at world level, now…
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French Law on SUP Products Labelling
Decree n 2021-1279 of 30 September 2021 concerning the labelling of certain SUP products
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Indian JV for Rice Bioplastics
Biodegradable plastic will be made from rice
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Polyurethane Recycling with Manganese Catalyst
Effective deconstruction of polyurethane by catalyst based on earth-abundant metal
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TotalEnergies Doubles Recycled Plastic Production in France
TotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France
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EU Consultation on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics
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Bioplastic Examination Gloves
Mun Australia releases revolutionary new biodegradable glove to help tackle waste
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Reynolds Joins Cyclyx
Cyclyx Welcomes Reynolds Consumer Products as its Newest Member to Advance the Recovery of Post-Use Plastic
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Costa Coffee Goes Blockchain Reusable Cups
Costa Coffee trials innovative reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
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Toyota Goes Durabio Bioplastic
Toyota uses Durabio for the Mirai
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Can We Recycle Yoghurt Pots ?
What is the situation regarding yoghurt pot recycling in France
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Electric Cracker of the Future Update
Accelerating electrification with the “Cracker of the Future” Consortium
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New Bioplastic Medical Packaging Partnership
New partnership to supply plant based medical packaging
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Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility to Fail
Here is why the proposed Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility law is likely to fail
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Nestle and Greenback Partner on Chemical Recycling in Mexico
Deal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
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The Washington Plastic Bag Ban
All you need to know about the Washington Plastic Bag ban including compostable plastic bags
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First Irish Bioplastics Sculpture
The artist said it was made from eco-plastic and it’s fully compostable
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New US Agave Bioplastics Startup
A new Dallas-Based Agave Bioplastics startup
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Human Rights Violations on SugarCane Plantations
Oxfam Report on human rights abuses on sugar cane plantation for biofuel
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Corporate Decarbonisation Guide
Credible decarbonisation and transition for corporates in Asia
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Consortium to Test Use of PHA in Fashion
Can PHA disrupt the fashion industry?
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US Anti Plastic Tax Coalition
Industry Coalition Voices Opposition To Plastic Tax Being Considered In Congress
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Caribbean Haute Couture Goes Ocean Plastic
Aiming to design 80% of our collections with sustainable ocean waste plastic materials by 2022.
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Global Bioenergies Half Year Results 2021
Group net loss of €7.6m in H1 2021
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Louisiana Program to Support Biodegradable Packaging
Take the pledge and help keep our oceans clean and get $500 of eco-friendly to-go supplies from us!
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
Update: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member…
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Greta Thunberg Mocks World Leaders
“Thirty years of blah, blah, blah,” Thunberg told the opening session of a Youth4Climate event.
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First Swedish Pyrolysis Plant
Production is now underway at Pyrocell’s plant in Gävle. The new and groundbreaking factory is turning sawdust into bio-oil.
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PHBV from Sewage Sludge Production
We succeeded in producing more than 18 kg of PHBV from sewage sludge
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Biodegradable Polyester made from Recycled Feedstock
ADVA®terra – A Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution
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Climate Change and Plastic Problem are Related
ZSL and Bangor University study reveals plastic and climate change crises exacerbate one another and urge that they must be…
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DL Chemical to Acquire Kraton
Kraton Corporation Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By DL Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Cargill Buys Arkema Epoxides Business
The acquisition positions Cargill to supply the growing need for bio-based solutions for plastics, automotive and other industries
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Paccor Launches Bio PP Packaging
Paccor To Start Bio-PP Products For Orkla
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Tipa CEO Writes Article on WEF Site
Tipa CEO writes an pro-compostable plastics article on the WEF site. This woman is connected
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Loop Goes Brick and Mortar
Loop Announces Worldwide In-Store Expansion
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Interview Good Natured CEO
Interview with Good Natured (GDNP) CEO Paul Antoniadis
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Palm Oil and Coal Mining Have Same Owners
Indonesian Palm oil plantations and cola mining are owned by same companies.
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New Wood Based Formable Premium Packaging
The prototype Conic is a new wood-based packaging solution that will enable brands to reach their sustainability targets while maintaining…
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Swiss Invent New Plastic Recycling Method
Could the Swiss be good as something else than Banking?
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Volvo Sustainable Luxury Materials Report
Volvo goes Leather free
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Forestry is Hot Topic in Sweden
Forestry Management is an electoral topic in Sweden
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Michelin Airless Tires
MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved!
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Evonik and Samaplast Partner on Medical Biomaterials
Evonik and Samaplast expand the performance spectrum of plastic implants
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Bioplastics for High Temperature Applications
Can we use bioplastics in combustion engines?
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PLA Sorting for Recycling Report
PLA Sorting for Recycling Report
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New York to Ban Misleading Recycling Labels
This bill would ban misleading recycling claims in New York
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McDonalds and Burger King Reusable Packaging Update
McDonald’s and Burger King (BK) have committed to pilot tests with reusable packaging with theTerraCycle Loop program.
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Concept Car with Biocomposites Shell
First time that a car has a biocomposites shell
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Bioplastics Techno Song
Bioplastics has now its official techno song thanks to electro DJs
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New Renuva Mattress Recycling Plant
Mattress recycling now a reality with startup of new RENUVA™ plant
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Frito Lay Goes Compostable Bag
Frito-Lay® Launches Industrially Compostable Bags with Off The Eaten Path® Brand; Advances in Goal to Design 100% of Packaging to…
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Biopolymers with Performance Advantaged Properties
Bio-based polymers with performance-advantaged properties
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INCA Renewtech Hemp Composites Reduces Carbon Emissions
Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
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Trinseo and Indaver Partner on r-Styrene
Trinseo & Indaver Announce Offtake Agreement for Recycled Styrene
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China Hemp Import Policies
China’s Hemp and Hemp Products Import Policies
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Deposit Return Scandal in Belgium (FREE)
Another secret deal revealed. Is this corruption or bribery? This is a FREE article.
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Dassiet Launches Biodegradable Splint
Dassiet revolutionises fracture treatment with new product line UCAST
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Polymateria Gets Big in Taiwan
Polymateria is on a Winning Streak thanks to their charismatic leader Niall Dunne
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Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse
Recycling ocean plastic to help clean up our oceans
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Evanesce to Debut Plant Based Packaging in Las Vegas
Evanesce® to Debut Innovative Plant-Based Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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Third Auction for Bio-on (FREE)
The starting price is € 54.5 million. This is a FREE article.
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Danimer and Chevron Phillips Chemical Partner on Rinnovo
Danimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Collaborate to Develop Technology for Lower-Cost Biodegradable Polymer Manufacturing
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Canada Goes Lignin Asphalt
Lignin from Canadian forests: the secret ingredient for greener roads
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McDonalds Goes for Sustainable Toys
A New Way to Play: Introducing More Sustainable Happy Meal Toys
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Damping Behavior of Biocomposites
Damping behavior of plant fiber composites: A review
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Flexible Film Recycling in EU Update
Flexible film recycling capacity grows by almost 10% in a year despite COVID pandemic
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Alpla Buys Plastisax
ALPLA takes over Spanish bottle manufacturer Plastisax
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HDPE Chemical Recycling LCA
Consequential Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling
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Novozymes Launches Biodegradable Detergent Ingredient
New enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents
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Australian Startup Develops Infinite Recycling
Australian enviro-tech startup Samsara launches to create infinite recycling and end plastic pollution
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P&G Goes Net Zero
P&G Accelerates Action on Climate Change Toward Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2040
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Cargill Launches RegenConnect
Cargill introduces new revenue stream for farmers as part of 10 million acre regenerative agriculture commitment
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Danimer Replies to Accusations
Wall Street is having Danimer for Dinner …. Again !
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New Damaging Report on Danimer Scientific
A new damaging report on Danimer Scientific
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TotalEnergies CEO Video Interview #2
TotalEnergies’CEO answers your questions – Episode 2
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Chemical Recycling of PLA Video
Total Corbion VP talks about chemical recycling of PLA
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Jabil and Prosol Partner on Compostable Caps
Coffee Pod Convenience Without the Landfill Guilt: Introducing the Home-Compostable Coffee Capsule, Co-Developed by Jabil and Prosol
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Vietnam Goes Global Plastic Treaty
Vietnam will push for a global Plastic Treaty within the UN framework
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Biorational Pest Management in Bangladesh
The end of chemical pesticides in Bangladesh
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Australian Sugarcane and Bioplastics
Drive around Queensland’s sugarcane regions and you’re driving through untapped potential
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Eastman Wins 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Bioplastics Division today announced Eastman as the winner of the 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award
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SKC and PIC Partner on BioPlastics
SKC will cooperate with Petrochemical Industries Company
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Annual China Biofuel Report
Wavering and uncertain polices and prices continue to limit fuel ethanol consumption in China.
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Field Testing Compostable Packaging in Colorado Video
Field testing compostable packaging is a crucial step on the path to Zero Waste
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The Future of Agriculture Video
Russian video on the future of Agriculture and Russian Mars Colonisation Program. I love the fractal cucumber.
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Sun Chemical to Increase Prices
Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives
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Enzyme Responsible for Wheat Immunity
Russian biologists discover enzymes responsible for the nonspecific immunity of wheat
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Hemp Biocomposites for Hydroponic Horticulture
Green Chemical Approach to Fabricate Hemp Fiber Composites for Making Sustainable Hydroponic Growth Media
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Canadian Bioplastic Startup Goes Crowdfunding
Canadian Startup has already raised one million dollar through crowdfunding
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Bio-on’s Collapse: Novamont, Short Sellers, Amber Capital and the Unanswered Questions
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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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INEOS Founder Warns the UK Is on the Slide
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands