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McDonalds UK Goes Reusable Cups

July 19, 2021

MCDONALD’S is rolling out reusable “rented” coffee cups

Austin Texas to Tackle Plastic Waste

July 18, 2021

Austin’s Promise to Reduce Plastic Waste

Arnette Launches Bioplastic Sunglasses Collection

July 18, 2021

Arnette is making eyewear made of bioplastics or bio-acetate, including bio-lenses

Compostable Plastics Are Not a Solution Says US Newspaper

July 18, 2021

US Newspaper recommends to stay away from compostable plastic

Is Enzyme Based Recycling Best Option for PET?

July 18, 2021

Analysis Shows Enzyme-Based Plastics Recycling Is More Energy Efficient, Better for Environment

NatureWorks New Marketing Strategy

July 17, 2021

Remarkable marketing move by NatureWorks

Goldman Sachs on Decarbonisation Strategies

July 17, 2021

Interesting to note that GS jumped on the decarbonisation bandwagon

US University Shows Problem with Bioplastic Certification

July 17, 2021

Watch the video and you will understand

LanzaTech and Lululemon Partner on Recycled Carbon Emissions Textile

July 17, 2021

LanzaTech and lululemon partner to create the first fabric using recycled carbon emissions

Beverage Industry Reveal Recycled Content Problem

July 17, 2021

Shouldn’t they have thought of this before making pledges?

Nestle and Unilever Complicit in Palm Oil Human Rights Abuses

July 17, 2021

Nestle and Unilever always show up in palm oil problems reports and fail to act upon it. Does it make…

Policy Options to Eliminate Additional Marine Plastic Litter Report

July 17, 2021

The think piece provides policy options to reduce marine plastic litter and achieve the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision, which voluntarily…

Plastics Industry Propose 5 Circular Economy Actions to Congress

July 16, 2021

Plastic Makers Outline 5 Actions Congress Can Take To Advance Circular Economy, End Plastic Waste

ACC Important Updates on PFAS

July 16, 2021

Important Updates on PFAS

Heinz First Fully Recyclable Squeezy Bottle

July 16, 2021

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Introduces First 100% Recyclable Cap Delivering the Perfect, Eco-Friendly Squeeze!

Yield10 Begins Field Test and Seed Scale Up 2021

July 16, 2021

Yield10 Bioscience Begins 2021 Field Test and Seed Scale Up Program

Trinseo Sustainability Report 2021

July 16, 2021

Trinseo Releases its 11th Annual Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Investment Fund Goes for Seaweed Technology Startup

July 16, 2021

Seaweed startup lands $9 million investment

Mondi and IUFRO Partner on Forest Research

July 16, 2021

Mondi and IUFRO partner to identify science-based solutions to tackle the impact of climate change on forests

How Shipworms Break Down Lignin?

July 15, 2021

The two-thousand-year-old mystery of the havoc-wreaking worm

Blue Apron Sustainability Packaging Strategy

July 15, 2021

Packaging Sustainability Goals and Strategy

Casetify Releases Compostable Phone Cases

July 15, 2021

CASETiFY’s new Ultra Compostable Cases are made from ecotify, the brand’s 100 percent compostable, plant-based material, which is a proprietary…

Proposition to Transform EU Economy

July 14, 2021

European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

Lidl GB Carbon Commitment

July 14, 2021

Lidl Gb Sets Ambitious Climate Targets And Will Become Carbon Neutral By 2022

Japan GMO Policy Update

July 14, 2021

This report reflects updates made by the Government of Japan to its guidelines for handling food and agricultural products derived…

Unilever and Arzeda Partner on Digital Biology

July 14, 2021

Unilever partners with Arzeda, harnessing the power of computer-designed enzymes

Invest in Orange Peels Lamp

July 13, 2021

3D Printed Lamp Is Made From, Looks Like, And Smells Like Oranges

Lignin First Biorefinery Pilot Scale Installation

July 13, 2021

Lignin-first biorefinery at pilot-scale: KULeuven and MTSA Technopower finalising detailed design

ALPLA Goes Biodegradable Range

July 13, 2021

ALPLA is bundling its biodegradable packaging solutions under a new brand

Building a House with Hemp from Scratch

July 13, 2021

See how hemp is cultivated, processed and used to build a house in this movie

Household Appliances Plastic Recycling Flow Analysis

July 12, 2021

Multivariate input-output and material flow analysis of current and future plastic recycling rates from waste electrical and electronic equipment:The case…

Mali Climate Change Policy Overview

July 12, 2021

Mali ratified the majority of Multilateral Agreements on the Environment (MEAs), in particular the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate…

Calyxt Seedless Hemp Innovation

July 12, 2021

Calyxt Announces Expansion of Hemp Breeding Platform with Seedless Hemp Innovation

DOE Technical Assistance on Waste to Energy

July 12, 2021

DOE Announces Technical Assistance for Local Governments on Waste-to-Energy

PolyStyreneLoop Grand Opening

July 12, 2021

Dutch people have many great skills; but their biggest weakness is the cheap marketing. Check out by yourself

Global Threat from Plastic Pollution Report

July 12, 2021

Common press release: Stockholm University, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Helmholtz Centre…

NGO Report on Plastic Designing

July 10, 2021

Designing plastics for real recycling

DuPont Sustainability Report 2021

July 10, 2021

Over the course of DuPont’s existence, we have proven repeatedly that the most valuable and enduring business outcomes are the…

How University of Virginia Deals with SUP Ban

July 10, 2021

There will be far fewer plastics in the future of the University of Virginia, as it cuts back on its…

HC Introduces Biobased Growing Containers

July 10, 2021

HC Introduces New Biobased Growing Containers to the Market

SPI Fund Buys Stake in Metabolic Explorer

July 9, 2021

The SPI fund, operated on behalf of the State by Bpifrance, becomes METEX’s reference shareholder with 25.9% of its capital…

John Hopkins Article on Bioplastics Jewellery

July 9, 2021

John Hopkins on Bioplastic jewellery

China Develops Bio Itaconate Butadiene Material for Tyres

July 9, 2021

Beijing University of Chemical Technology announced the launch of a bio-based itaconate-butadiene material

Anti PFAS and 3M Demonstration in Belgium

July 9, 2021

The latest news on the 3M PFAS scandal in Antwerp, Belgium

Samyang Develops New Bioplastics

July 9, 2021

Samyang Corp. Develops World’s First Biodegradable Plastic Based on Corn Starch

Südpack Sustainability Commitment

July 9, 2021

Südpack Is Committed To A Sustainable Packaging Industry

Veolia Definition of Bioplastics

July 8, 2021

Veolia gives remarkable definition of Bioplastics. How did it come so far?

Canada Grants Mobile Biomass Processing

July 8, 2021

Government of Canada supports cutting-edge biotechnology company in Welland

Colorado Bans Plastic Bags and Foam Containers

July 8, 2021

This bill phases out single-use plastic carryout bags and expanded polystyrene food containers. It authorizes local governments to enforce violations…

Security Matters Blockchain Powered Recycling Conveyor

July 8, 2021

Security Matters develops blockchain-powered recycling conveyor

Kraton Cirkular Receives APR Critical Guidance Recognition For Hdpe Bottles

July 8, 2021

Kraton’s Cirkular+™ Additives Receive Apr Critical Guidance Recognition For Hdpe Bottles

Reliable Coloration of Bioplastics

July 8, 2021

Iron oxide pigments from LANXESS are not affecting biodegradation and compostability of bioplastics

Taiwan TV Documentary on PLA

July 8, 2021

Documentary made in 2019

Good Natured Expands Production Capacity

July 8, 2021

good natured Products Inc. Expands Capacity at IPF to Meet Increased Demand for Plant-Based Compostable and Recyclable Packaging

Indonesia Annual Biofuel Report

July 7, 2021

Indonesia has maintained its nationwide biodiesel program with a high on-road blending rate average of 30 percent nationwide since 2020,…

Improving Consistency, Comparability and Reliability of Sustainability Reporting

July 7, 2021

The financial sector has a crucial role to play in helping to support the transition to a more sustainable future

US Report on EU SUP Directive

July 7, 2021

This report provides an overview of the most important rules within the Directive and other upcoming initiatives for food packaging…

Magnets Boosting CO2 Electrolysis

July 7, 2021

Scientists intensify electrolysis, utilize carbon dioxide more efficiently with magnets

EU Biofuel Policy Resulted in Massive Deforestation

July 7, 2021

10 years of EU fuels policy increased EU’s reliance on unsustainable biofuels

SUP Directive Cause Negative Consequences for EU Market

July 7, 2021

Strict Deadlines for SUP Directive Implementation Cause Negative Consequences for EU Single Market

Ultimate Biofuel Lobbying Attempt

July 6, 2021

Last lobbying attempt to push biofuels for cars in the EU

Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation Report

July 6, 2021

The report provides a synthesis of global trends in climate change litigation (or simply ‘climate litigation’), a growing global phenomenon

Coles Group Sustainability Strategy

July 6, 2021

Coles Group releases its full Sustainability Strategy as single-use plastic tableware is removed from shelves

EU SUP Explained in Practice

July 6, 2021

EU SUP came into effect on July 3 2021

Update on Climate Referendum in France

July 6, 2021

Include the climate in the Constitution

Norway Fights Ghost Fishing with New Materials

July 5, 2021

Combating marine waste and ghost fishing with new materials

New Chair for EU Fibre Based Packaging Alliance

July 5, 2021

4evergreen welcomes new chair to drive the alliance towards the completion of fibre-based packaging guidelines

Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices

July 5, 2021

Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices Farm to Fork Strategy, including packaging

Spain First Natural and Compostable Mask

July 5, 2021

Presenting Spain’s first compostable nanofibre mask with FFP2-like filtration capacity

Canada Invests in Pulse Starch Bioplastics Research

July 5, 2021

USask agricultural researcher receives $2.5 million in support from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan

NGO Coalition Wants Ban on Plastic Cups, Confetti, FireWorks, Tea Bags

July 5, 2021

A group of NGOs wants additional plastic applications to be banned in the NL

Most Sustainability Claims by Fashion Giants Are Greenwash

July 5, 2021

This report investigates the behaviour of some of the biggest fashion brands and retailers regarding their use of synthetic fibres…

What’s Happening to UK Plastic Waste Now?

July 5, 2021

Turkey is refusing plastic waste now

McDonalds Testing Reusable Tableware

July 4, 2021

McDonald’s is testing reusable tableware in France

Covestro New Group Structure

July 4, 2021

Covestro creates the foundation for sustainable growth with its new Group structure

Biden Says PFAS Linked to Cancer

July 3, 2021

President Joe Biden said that the federal government would step in to help with the PFAS issue in the country

First Retailer in Canada to Set Science Based Sustainability Targets

July 3, 2021

Holt Renfrew Announces Sustainability Commitments

Futamura Increases Production Capacity Natureflex

July 3, 2021

Expansion of our capacities and new CEO for Futamura’s five-year anniversary

NGO Report on Fake Solutions to Plastic Crisis

July 3, 2021

Report: Consumer goods companies are missing the mark with false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis

France Household Waste Recycling Review 2020

July 3, 2021

Review of household and paper packaging recycling in 2020

Another Useless EU Bioeconomy Report

July 3, 2021

Do you need to have good connections and well placed friends to get EU Horizon 2020 funding?

Industry Trying to Circumvent NL Deposit Scheme

July 3, 2021

Starting today in The Netherlands, you can turn in small plastic bottles for a 15-cent deposit

Agilyx Major Operating Milestone

July 2, 2021

Company reaches 16,000 commercial operating hours, marking 4,400 tons of plastic waste converted

Production of Biodegradable and Biobased PDC

July 2, 2021

In-planta production of the biodegradable polyester precursor 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC): Stacking reduced biomass recalcitrance with value-added co-product