Tag: Paid Content
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Stora Enso is Disrupting Retail
What if the safest option for packaging and materials companies was to get out of packaging and material?
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Henkel Joins Sustainable Label Consortium CELAB
Henkel Adhesive Technologies joins sustainable label consortium CELAB
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Federal Reserve Bank New York Puts Climate on Agenda
Kevin Stiroh to Step Down as Head of New York Fed Supervision to Assume New System Leadership Role at Board…
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ECB Sets up Climate Change Centre
New unit, operational as of early 2021, to strengthen and bring together ECB work on climate
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When The Biggest Polluters Start to Preach
A letter from Blackrock CEO. Is it sincere or is it a greenwashing attempt to promote self-regulation in order to…
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Stora Enso and BCC Partner on Plastic Free Forestry
Stora Enso and BCC develop the forest nurseries of the future
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French Startup Turns Diapers into Compost
Turning diapers into compost.
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How to Make Wood Transparent?
How to Make Wood Transparent?
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Is Paper Less Sustainable than Plastic?
A plastics scientist argues we should reducing use of paper before worrying about plastic.
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Delhaize Stops Plastic for Bio Range
The whole assortment of Delhaize organic fruits and vegetables soon without disposable plastic packaging
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Glass Bottles Greenwashed with Biofuels
World’s most sustainable glass bottles created in ground-breaking biofuel trial
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New Bio MPA Based Alkyd Coating
Biorizon consortium creates bio-MPA-based alkyd coating that exceeds fossil counterpart in terms of performance, sustainability and resource efficiency
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Nopla Plastic Free Chewing Gum
Nopla launches new plastic-free, vegan chewing gum
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Traceability of Sustainability According to WEF
3 ways traceability can fulfill the sustainability promise
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Natural Molecules Provides Recyclable Polymers
Scientists from the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) and the East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) in Shanghai…
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Ocean Plastic Haute Couture
Iris Van Herpen creates haute couture dress from ocean plastic
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Algae Flip Flops on Business Insider
Scientists are making flip-flops out of algae that are 100% biodegradable — and it could reduce plastic pollution
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Biodegradable vs Compostable Plastics According to Earth911
Bioplastics, Biodegradable Plastics, & Compostable Plastics: What’s the Difference?
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Land Use Impact and CO2 Emissions of Bioplastics
Scientists investigate the factors affecting the global land use impacts and CO2 emissions of plant-based plastics
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ExxonMobil Lost Billions and Goes Carbon Capture
ExxonMobil reports results for fourth quarter 2020 and provides perspective on forward plans
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Compostable Plastics in Lincoln City
Lincoln City takes a stance on compostable plastics.
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Building Blocks for a Biobased Future
Wageningen chemists and chemical technologists are collaborating to develop new catalysts to transform bio-resources into materials with greater efficiency. ‘As…
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Trinseo Receives Mass Balance Certification
Certificate Allows Validation of Sustainable Materials
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Italian Design Furniture Made with Bio-On
The Next Generation of Componibili Is Designed to Dissolve
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Reusable Packaging Innovation Packadore
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New NL National Plastics Recycling Platform
National Plastics Recycling Platform’ supports new technologies for the circular economy from cooperation
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EU Roadmap for High Concern Substances
Roadmap to address substances of very high concern complete
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EU Parliament Vision on Circular Economy
Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make…
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Emballator Launches rPP
Emballator introduces rPP Soft Grey as a leading, recyclable material in 2021
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First Nike Recycled Content Performance Shoe
Is sustainability the next commercial battlefield?
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European Environment Agency on Circular Textiles
Plastic in textiles: towards a circular economy for synthetic textiles in Europe
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Clariant and ETH Zurich Partner on Sustainable Chemistry
Clariant Signs Catalysis Research Partnership With Prestigious Eth Zurich University
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Foreign Sector Impact on Spanish Bioeconomy
Some Spanish bio-based products are highly dependent on the foreign sector to satisfy its total supply
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TIPA Packaging Doubles Shelf Life
New compostable packaging can double shelf-life of fresh produce
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Should Lapland Go for a Biogas Plant?
The plant would turn biowaste into biogas for transport fuel and industry.
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First Recyclable Fiber Based Microwavable Cup
Kraft Mac & Cheese Developing and Testing Its First Recyclable Fiber-Based Microwavable Cup
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Retailer Launch Sustainability Metric
Belgian Bio Retailer Färm Launch its Sustainability Metric including packaging — SYMPHONY ENVIRONMENTAL sues the EU for breach of REACH
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Poland is EU Plastic Landfill
Are the illegal German waste activities emerging to the surface? Most illegal Western plastic waste exports were covered in the…
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First Recyclable PET Barrier Material
World’s First #1 Resin Code Recyclable Pet Barrier Material
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First Chemical Recycling Plant in Thailand
First Chemical Recycling Demo Plant in Thailand
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New Biocarbon Partnership in Norway
Elkem signs new agreement for Norwegian biocarbon
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Sabic and Plastic Energy Partner on Chemical Recycling
Sabic And Plastic Energy Set To Start Construction Of Pioneering Advanced Recycling Unit To Increase Production Of Certified Circular Polymers
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Renewcell and Valmet Partner on Textile Recycling in Sweden
Renewcell selects Valmet as the main equipment supplier for Sundsvall textile recycling plant in Sweden
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Answers on CO2 Capture, Storage and Recovery
Will CO2 capture, storage and recovery solutions become the keys to achieving carbon neutrality in 2050? Answers
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Versalis Partners on New Fossil Plastic Plant
Versalis licenses LDPE-EVA technology for MTO project in Uzbekistan. Fossil Plastics is far from dying out!
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Natural Substances More Effective than Chemical Insecticides
Grain storage: natural substances more effective than chemical insecticides
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Feedback on EU Green Deal Tender
European Green Deal Call raises high number of proposals under Horizon 2020
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Polybioskin Develops Skin Contact Materials
Polybioskin Project Develops Novel Materials For High-Performance, Eco-Friendly Skin-Contact Products
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Singapore Decides on Chemical Recycling
To address climate change and promote sustainability, Singapore will soon launch a Green Plan that will be a major policy…
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World’s Most Admired Companies
Chemicals and packaging companies on the Fortune’s list of the most admired companies
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Woodly Packaging for Herbs
Vihreäkeiju is the first food producer to bring herbs packed in carbon-neutral Woodly material to K-Market stores
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First Recyclable Retort Flexible Packaging
Innovating to solve the impossible: world-first recyclable retort flexible packaging
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Biodegradable vs Compostable Materials According to Glamour
Biodegradable vs Compostable according to Glamour Magazine
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Closed Loop Plastic Composting
One company is experimenting with closed lood plastic composting
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Bioplastic Boom in China
PLA, a degradable and recycle-friendly alternative to plastic, is having its moment in China
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Yield10 Bioscience Goes Public
Yield10 Bioscience Announces Pricing of $12.7 Million Public Offering
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Is Green Self Regulation Working?
330+ target-setting firms reduce emissions by a quarter in five years since Paris Agreement
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EU Goes for Green Self-Regulation Instead of Legislation?
Did EU decided to go for industry voluntary initiatives instead of legislation? Isn’t that a cold shower for the environment?
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Eastman Goes Molecular Recycling
Eastman and Governor Lee Announce World-Scale Plastic-to-Plastic Molecular Recycling Facility to be Built in Kingsport, Tenn.
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Taipei Failed Plastic Policy
The government’s policies have not been effective in reducing plastic waste
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Bioplastics Considered Greenwashing on Mashable
If an online retailer claims something about their sustainability practices that sounds too good to be true, look into it
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Hollywood Substitutes for Plastic and Chemicals
8 Plastic and Chemicals Substitutes sold in Los Angeles-area zero-waste shops
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Turning Methane Into Bioplastics on NBC
Turning methane into biodegradable plastics. Video by NBC
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Jabil Buys a Paper Bottle Company
Jabil Packaging Solutions strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and…
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First Biocomposite Food Packaging
I think this is the first one. A wood based biocomposite food packaging
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Pulp and Paper Biorefineries in Europe
Pulp and Paper Industry biorefineries in Europe
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University of Oklahoma Research on Recyclable and Compostable Plastic Bags
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering are collaborating on…
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University of Oklahoma Prof Granted for Recycling Technologies
Engineering Professor Receives $2 Million NSF Grant to Explore Polymer Recycling Technologies
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Mondi Sustainable Action Plan
MAP2030: Global packaging and paper group Mondi launches its sustainable development action plan for the next 10 years
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Treehugger Compares Biodegradable vs Compostable Plastics
Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What’s the Difference?
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Total Quits US Oil Lobby
Total Withdraws From The American Petroleum Institute
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Soy BioComposite for 3D Printing
UofL researchers piloting process to make healthy sugar and 3-D printable materials from soy hulls
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Aquapak Wins Award
Aquapak wins Rushlight Resource Recycling Award 2020/21
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New Zealand and China Sign FTA Upgrade
New Zealand and China Sign FTA Upgrade
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Hydropol Passes India Testing Standard for Compostable Plastics
Hydropol passes India’s Testing Standard for Compostable Plastics
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Spanish Retailer Goes for Compostable Bags
Spanish retailer changes single-use plastic bags for potato starch ones
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Role of Compostable Packaging in the US
Sustainable Packaging Coalition Explores Role of Compostable Packaging in New Report
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New Cellulose Plastic Film for Food Packaging
Advances in cellulose-based food packaging material move to testing phase of industrial production
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Impact of Plastic Bag Fees
What is the impact of plastic bags fee? — ECHO INSTRUMENTS, the best technology to Measure the Biodegradation of Bioplastics
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New Biobased Coatings and Materials for Healthcare
New materials and coatings for healthcare will prevent transmission of hospital-acquired infection by microorganisms
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Pakistan Amends Rules on Non Biodegradable Plastic Products
KP govt directs to amend rules on non-biodegradable plastic products
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Are Biodegradable Mulch Film a Poison for Soils?
There is an Alarming Amount of Microplastics in Farm Soil—and Our Food Supply
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Smarties Goes Recycled Paper Packaging
Nestlé announced today that its popular Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide.
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UK Supermarkets Ranking in Plastic Waste
Too many of the UK’s leading supermarket chains are treading water in the fight against mounting plastic pollution, our latest…
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Estee Lauder Sustainability Report
Estee Lauder Sustainability Report
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Seedling and OK Compost Assessment by UN
UN Environment Programme Makes a terrible assessment about Seedling and OK Compost certifications. It’s time to change the strategy. We…
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NZ Government Moves on Climate Promises
The Government is delivering on its first tranche of election promises to take action on climate change with a raft…
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Tender to Manage On-the-Go Packaging in France
Better collection and recycling of packaging resulting from on the go consumption away from home
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Trifilon Goes Anti Poaching on Forbes
Trifilon mentioned on Forbes
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Plastics Report by European Environment Agency
This report tells the story of plastics, and their effect on the environment and climate, and looks at their place…
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Solar Preparation of Lignin
Solar-assisted fabrication of large-scale, patternable transparent wood
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Covestro CEO Talks to World Economic Forum
Accelerating a Real Economy-led Recovery
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Total and Covestro Partner on Sustainable Benzene
Covestro receives first delivery of sustainable benzene from Total
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UK Environment Bill Update
The Government has confirmed the Environment Bill will be carried over to the next parliamentary session
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MEPs Call for Materials and Consumption Footprint Targets
MEPs call for binding 2030 targets for materials use and consumption footprint
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Absolut Rolls Out Paper and Plastic Bottle
Pernod Ricard’s flagship vodka brand, Absolut, will be rolling out its prototype “paper” bottle from today (25 January), initially in…
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Expanding Biobased Economy to European Regions
In the framework of the POWER4BIO online cross-visit to Mazovia, the European Chemical Regions Network (ECRN) organized the workshop “Expanding…
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Chemical Recycling is Dead, Long Live Advanced Recycling!
Has Chemical Recycling been killed?
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Chemical Recycling Battle in Virginia
Legislation is under way and protest too.
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Covestro CEO Attempts to Speak Italian with His Hands