Tag: Paid Content
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Bioplastics in The Cape Gazette
The following letter to the editor was published in the Cape Gazette
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Healthline Compares Bioplastic to other Packaging Materials
If you have any idea on how to improve the situation, feel free to drop me an email
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Vegetable Proteins to Replace Fossil Materials
Vegetable proteins replace petroleum-based raw materials says Fraunhofer
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Malaysia and Indonesia Start Palm Oil Lobbying Campaign
Malaysia, Indonesia to formulate best strategic framework to protect oil palm industry
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Corbion Results 2020
Corbion reported net sales of € 986.5 million in 2020. Organic net sales growth was 5.6% for the year
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US Grows Wood in Lab
Americans are just efficient and smart when it comes to problem solving
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UK Government Has no Net Zero Plan
Government has “no plan” for achieving Net Zero, two years after setting target in law
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Kaneka Bioplastics Promotional Video
The new marketing video of Kaneka
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Allbirds Goes Plant Based Leather
Allbirds invested $2 million in clean technology company Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) to help produce Plant Leather, which will launch…
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Amcor rPET Milk Bottles in Argentina
Delivering fresh milk in the first post-consumer recycled PET bottles in Argentina
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Sweden Converts Cotton into Sugar
Researchers have developed a method that converts cotton into sugar, that in turn can be turned into spandex, nylon or…
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Indorama Ventures PET Balans
The PET business for Indorama Ventures in 2020 and 2021
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ALPLA Launches Online Shop
ALPLA: new online shop for standard packaging
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The Economist and Nippon Foundation Partner on Ocean Pollution
The Economist Group and The Nippon Foundation Launch New Initiative to Promote Ocean Health
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Hershey Sets Sustainability Targets
Hershey Announces Bold 2030 Goals to Reduce Environmental Footprint and Address Climate Change
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Herman Miller Goes Sustainable Textiles
The textile collection, Revenio, features fabric made entirely of recycled and ocean-bound plastic materials and an industry-leading 100% post-consumer recycled…
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TerraCycle and Rothmans Benson & Hedges Partner on Recycling
Unsmoke Canada and international recycling leader, TerraCycle are launching a multi-year, community-based recycling partnership to collect and recycle the world’s…
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Packaging Industry Reacts to Australia Plastic Plan
Australian Government’s National Plastics Plan Celebrates Apco Projects Tackling Plastic Packaging
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Australia National Plastic Plan 2021
National Plastics Plan 2021
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NatureWorks Joins INDA Board
INDA’s (Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry) Board of Directors Welcomes Seven New Members
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CO2 Concrete Rebrands as CarbonBuilt
CO₂Concrete today announced it has changed its name to CarbonBuilt to better align with its mission to store significant amounts…
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Guam Goes Phade Straws
Circle K introduces biodegradable drinking straws in Guam
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Chemical Companies Have to Clean Up Their Act says Solvay CEO
Solvay’s boss seeks right chemistry for sustainable future. Solvay is arguably later than its peers in trying to clean up…
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New First Genesis Recyclable and Biodegradable Plastic Produce Pouches
Recyclable and biodegradable plastic produce pouches that don’t compromise clarity or strength
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Brands are Beginning to do Things Ahead of Regulation says Xampla CEO
Simon Hombersley, CEO of Xampla, spoke today at the Economist 8th Annual World Ocean Summit on the topic of: Is…
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New Circular Packaging for Bio Dairy
New circular packaging solutions for the BIO dairy sector
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European Companies on 2.7 °C Warming Path
European companies on 2.7 °C warming path
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New Route for Bio Polyesters with Tuneable Properties
The expanding possibilities of bio-based polymers. Researchers from the Kleij group present a new route to prepare biobased polyesters with…
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Torro Iphone 12 Biodegradable Phone Cases
I’m not completely sure what the purpose is of a biodegradable iphone cover?
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Bioplastic Bags Ads in India
Karnataka gets eco-friendly plastic bags which are biodegradable
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Cyanobacteria could revolutionize the plastic industry
Cyanobacteria could revolutionize the plastic industry
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Covestro Goes Running with CO2 Technology
Covestro has developed an innovative technology that converts the exhaust gas CO₂ into a valuable precursor for plastics, replacing up…
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Covestro Goes Sustainable Footwear
More sustainable modern design concept for footwear
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Bioplastics Are Evil said Terracycle CEO
Bioplastics are evil said Tom Szaky, CEO Terracycle
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Promateris Boost Sales with Bioplastics
Promateris Group reports 39% increase in sales and consolidates its leading position in offering sustainable packaging for modern retailers
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Greenpeace Supermarket Plastic Ranking
How does your favorite supermarket rank when it comes to reducing the plastic pollution flooding our oceans, waterways, and communities?
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Citi Goes Net Zero
Citi’s Commitment to Net Zero by 2050
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US to Valorize Organic Waste
A Community-First Approach to Energy and Resource Recovery from Waste
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Sabic and BP Partner on Chemical Recycling
BP and Sabic Embark On New Cooperation For Products From Advanced Plastics Recycling
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Design of Deposit Return Policy and Systems
TOMRA’s new white paper revealing best practices in designing deposit return systems for beverage container recycling
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White Rot Fungi Uses Lignin as a Carbon Source
Groundbreaking Research into White-Rot Fungi Proves Its Value in Carbon Sequestration from Lignin
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New Mitsui TAFMER Site for Plastics Recycling
The new TAFMER™ microsite for plastics recycling is now launched
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EPS Industry Launches Smart Packaging Europe Campaign
Being ridiculous hasn’t killed anybody yet. We have to give it to BASF: they really try to greenwash on every…
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First Thermoplastic PU made from Post Consumer PE Waste
Novoloop Targets Footwear, Sporting Goods and Automotive Industries with World’s First High-Performance Material made from Post-Consumer Plastic Waste
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UN Race to Zero Emissions
Launch of the UN Race to Zero emissions Breakthroughs
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Jason Samoa Goes Algae Shoes
Jason Samoa partners with So iLL on algae shoes
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Allpay Goes Bioplastic Card
Allpay Plants The Seed For The Next Generation
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Canada First Biodegradable Mask
FPInnovations introduces world’s first ready-to-produce biodegradable and eco-friendly non-medical mask
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UK Charges Biodiesel Trader with Fraud and Money Laundering
SFO charges former biodiesel trader with fraud and money laundering
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European Investment Bank Finance Research in Bio Materials
EIB contribution of €50 million to accelerate innovative projects in plant protein and plant chemistry
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China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
China Policies for Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture
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Nova Chemicals Goes PCR Films
PCR-based film structures can be tailored to meet customer-specific application demands
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Polymateria CEO Talks with Robin Wright (FREE)
Polylmateria CEO Niall Dunn talks with Robin Wright about Polymateria bioplastics. One of the best communication stunt ever for the…
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APR Recycling Demand Champions Campaign Results
APR Recycling Demand Champions Campaign Announces Three Year Impact and Growth During Virtual APR Member Meeting
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Biochemical Mechanisms of Photosynthesis
We’re able to reconstruct the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis. The billion dollar question is … can we reproduce it with…
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3D Bioplastic Face Shields
3D-printed, bioplastic face shield
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Old Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage
Old large trees are the only hope to stop climate change
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Paris Agreement Will Not be Reached
The chances are low that Paris Agreement Targets will be reached under current trends
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Solvay, Bridgestone and Arlanxeo Partner on Tires
Bridgestone, ARLANXEO and Solvay launch TECHSYN to give tyres unrivalled strength and environmental performance
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PHA Made From Low Cost Agro Industrial Residues
Integrated solid-state enzymatic hydrolysis and solid-state fermentation for producing sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoates from low-cost agro-industrial residues
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Vaude Goes for Bio Nylons
Skarvan Biobased Pants – Trekking pants made of biobased polyamide PA 6.10
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Nurel and SP Group Partner on Compostable Barrier
New Barrier Film Structure For Compostable Food Packaging
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Sainsbury’s New Plastic Film Recycling Program
Sainsbury’s introduces trial of new in-store recycling system for flexible plastics. Maybe it’s the retailers who should take matters into…
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Tetra Pak Certified Recycled Polymers
Today Tetra Pak has announced the introduction of certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage…
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BBI JU Becomes CBE JU
The European Commission has agreed on the successor of BBI JU – the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)…
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FSC, FPA, BBIA and Packaging Federation Partner on Recycling Labelling
OPRL Deepens Partnerships for Innovative, Sustainable Packaging
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FSU Develops Battery Component from Plants
FSU researchers develop battery component that uses compound from plants
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2025 Recycled Polyester Challenge
Textile Exchange and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action are launching a…
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H&M, IKEA and Stora Enso Build Tree to Textile Plant
Stora Enso to host TreeToTextile’s demonstration plant for sustainable textile fiber
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Canadians Wants More Plastic Banned
Majority of Canadians want plastic ban expanded: survey
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RenCom Starts Producing Lignin Based Renol
RenCom starts production of lignin-based material Renol®, to replace fossil-based plastics, with a capacity of more than 1000 tonnes/year
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Closed Loop Impact Report 2020
Today, Closed Loop Partners is proud to release its 2020 Impact Report, “Building a Circular Path Forward,” highlighting key milestones…
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Covestro CO2 Building Technology
Building with CO₂ technology becomes possible
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Japan University and Industry Partner on Marine Bioplastics
Academia–Industry Group Aims to Solve Durability Issue in Marine Biodegradable Plastics
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EU Soft Drinks Industry Circular Packaging Targets
EU beverage packaging aims to be fully circular by 2030 The European soft drinks industry’s Circular Packaging Vision 2030:
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Circularity Brings Confusion in Japan
The circularity quest has brought confusion everywhere. Japan may be the first country to recognise this. Other countries such as…
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Guam Shops Prefer Biodegradable to Compostable Plastic Bags
Paper, biodegradable plastic and compostable bags remain allowed for now, along with some other exceptions
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Carrefour Goes Solid Shampoo
Carrefour is the first retailer to launch a private label solid shampoo to offer a more responsible beauty routine that…
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New Mitsui Admer Adhesive Resin
Mitsui Chemicals Develops Eco-Friendly Admer™ Adhesive Resin
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The NL Recycled Content Fiasco
What if we told you that nobody buys recycled plastic content? Was this kept secret to avoid a public fiasco?
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Replacing Fossil Phthalic Anhydride with Bio Aromatics
Study: substantial CO2-reduction by Biorizon’s bio-based 3-methylphthalic anhydride
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Virginia to Ban Plastic Foam Containers
Virginia moves closer to ban plastic foam containers
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India Develops Cottoplastic
Cottoplastic is a combination of cotton and plastic
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Tipa Raises $10m
Compostable packaging co TIPA raises $10m
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Swedish Wooden Wind Power
Leading global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems invests in Swedish wood technology company Modvion
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WSU Researchers Develop Recyclable Composites
A WSU research team has created a recyclable carbon-fiber reinforced composite that could eventually replace the non-recyclable version used in…
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Chemical Recycling in South Carolina
Is there a danger of fire and explosion when it comes to turning plastic waste into fuel?
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WEF Plan to Save Our Seas
A 10-step plan to save our seas
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European Bioplastics on Euronews (FREE)
European Bioplastics defends itself against accusations that certified compostable plastics do not biodegrade. This is a FREE article.
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CTK Bio Canada Develops New Bioplastic
CTK Bio Canada Develops Bioplastic Resin Designed to Break Down in Soil and Seawater
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Thailand Plastic Ban
Cabinet approves a plan to reduce and stop producing plastic waste
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Avery Dennison Label Liner Recycling Program
Avery Dennison launches label-liner recycling program in Europe
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Leading French Plastic Expo is Postponed
FIP – France Innovation Plasturgie, France’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry, initially scheduled from 15 to 18 June…
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ALPLA Makes Major Investment in Recycling
Expansion and globalisation of recycling activities to be expedited between now and 2025
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Sukano PLA is Antibacterial
SUKANO PLA Masterbatches confirmed to be effective against SARS-Cov-2. However, the market and technology leader remains Symphony Environmental.
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eCommerce Packaging in France
E-commerce packaging: obstacles, levers and solutions to facilitate sorting and reuse
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Lactips Video
Casein bioplastics
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UK MPs Call for Deposit Scheme
This motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted
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Jamaica Ban on Plastics
The Government of Jamaica has implemented the third phase of a plastics ban, this final phase became effective January 1,…
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Dalhousie University Biomaterials Spin Off
Dal Spin‑Out Looks To Produce Nature’s Strongest, Lightest And Toughest Materials
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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