Tag: Paid Content
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Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Plastics
Authoritative Reports Shows Plastics and Microplastics are Pervasive Sources of Exposure to Dangerous Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals. The report includes bioplastics.
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New Biobased Durable Water Repellent for Textiles
Unlike other 100 per cent renewable raw materials, those used are chemically and genetically non-modified and are not used as food, feed or fuel
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EU Green Deal January 2021 Update
This quarterly report covers October through December 2020 and provides details on the status of the EU Green Deal objectives and strategies including the Farm to Fork Strategy (F2F), Biodiversity Strategy, the Climate Target Plan, the EU Methane Strategy, and the Circular Economy Action Plan
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British Plastics Federation Sustainability Report
This report aims to address some of the key sustainability issues in the plastics industry and to provide concrete examples and case studies highlighting the industry’s contribution towards sustainability.
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Adidas Goes Sustainable Materials
Adidas: In 2021, For The First Time, More Than 60 Percent Of All Products Will Be Made With Sustainable Materials
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Nespresso Compostable Pods
NEXE Nespresso-Compatible Pods achieve 100% breakdown by composting within 10 weeks
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Industrial Composter Joins BPI Board
Finally, a good news in the world of compostable plastics. It was about time!
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Scientists Make Bioplastics From Xylose
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood, Xylose
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Prince of Wales Launches Terra Carta
As part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, HRH The Prince of Wales, announces the ‘Terra Carta’
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Summary Plastic Bans in France
Here’s a list of the plastic items that will be banned in France from 2020 to 2026
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Interview Danimer Scientific CEO
Danimer Scientific Chief Executive Officer Stephen Croskrey discusses the trading debut of the firm’s initial public offering, investment plans, and expansion efforts on “Bloomberg Markets: European Close.”
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Hypocrisy of Singapore Waste Management
Is there future for bioplastic packaging in the current system?
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University of Nottingham on Green Chemicals
Dr Anabel Lanterna is Assistant Professor in the School of Chemistry and a member of the Green Chemicals Beacon.
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UK PM Commits £3bn to Support Nature
UK will spend at least £3bn of international climate finance on nature and biodiversity over five years
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Total Makes Biogas Acquisition
Total Acquires Fonroche Biogaz And Becomes The French Leader In Renewable Gas
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Bio Waste to Reduce Power Consumption Display Devices
Liquid crystal-nanoparticle composites with nanoparticles synthesized from bio-waste can reduce power consumption of display devices
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Xampla Boost Growth with Investment Round
Next generation plastic start-up accelerates growth with further £6m seed investment
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Tanzania Plastic Bags Deadline
Tanzania: Govt Issues Three-Month Deadline On Plastic Bags Users, Producers
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HSBC Cutting Carbon for Companies
HSBC has led a world-first financing deal that will pay for sectors including utilities and construction to reduce emissions in China and beyond.
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Chemical Recycling Reviewed by HuffPost France
Is chemical recycling a real solution or a fairy tale?
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Shell Invests in Canadian Chemical Recycling
Shell Invests In Quebec’s First Waste To Low-Carbon Fuels Plant
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Impact of Agri Biotech on Bioplastics
Sowing the Seeds of Agricultural Biotechnology. According to Yield10 Bioscience, plant metabolism can be altered to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and carbon utilization, leading to better harvests.
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World Packaging Organisation WorldStar Awards 2021
World Packaging Organisation WorldStar Awards 2021
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Is this the First Pharma Packaging Recycling Programme?
Is this the First Pharma Packaging Recycling programme? — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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SunChemical Guide to Sustainable Packaging
Sun Chemical Issued a guide on sustainable packaging full of Biobased, plant-based, bio-renewable, biodegradable, comostable, etc.
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Turning Pineapple Waste into Drones
Malaysian team turns pineapple waste into disposable drone parts
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DSM and Clariter Partner on Chemical Recycling Solution for Dyneema
DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products
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A Prototype Ocean Cleaning Facility Awarded
Slovak designer wins top prize for ocean station prototype that removes plastic from the sea — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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All You Need to Know on Black Plastic Recycling
What Makes Black-Colored Plastic Different? What About Black Plastic Bags and Film Wrap? — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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New PHA Biocomposite
The biocomposites actively absorbs carbon from the air before degrading — ROQUETTE has a bio-based solution to Enhance PET Performance
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Bank Lending to Plastics Industry Faces Scrutiny
Bank lending to plastics industry faces scrutiny as pollution concerns mount
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Flemish Government Adopts Bioeconomy Plan
Flemish (Belgium) Government Approves A New Policy Plan To Advance The Smart And Sustainable Bioeconomy In The Region
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Mermaid Protest for Bali Plastic Waste Crisis
Woman’s ‘mermaid’ protest to highlight plastic waste crisis at Bali’s beaches gets everyone talking online
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UK Scientists Partner with Industry on Recycling
Bath scientists collaborate with industry to improve plastic recycling
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Mainstream Compostable Plastic Lobby in Canada
As we enter 2021, the days of many single-use plastics in Canada are numbered
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Deforestation Will Lead to Stranded Asset
Agriculture in the Age of Climate Transitions: Stranded Assets. Less Land. New Costs. New Opportunities.
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The Deadliest Plastics For Marine Life
Not all plastics are equal, some are worse than others for marine life
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Yum China Goes Bioplastics
Yum China Targets 30% Reduction Of Non-degradable Plastic Packaging Weight By 2025
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Feedstock Conversion Interface Consortium Annual Review of Research
The Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) develops first-principles-based knowledge and tools to understand, quantify, and mitigate the effects of feedstock and process variability across the bioenergy value chain, from the field and forest through downstream conversion.
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Another Bioplastic Company Involved in Palm Oil Scandal
After Neste’s Palm Oil debacle comes a second bioplastic company. Violating community land rights, attacking and criminalising defenders, causing serious environmental degradation, etc.
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New Bioplastics from Wine Industry Waste
Company who produces bioplastics from wine waste wins an award
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Malaysia Looking for Plan B to Palm Oil
Malaysia in search for sustainable biomass to replace palm oil
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EU Consultation on Algae Production
The European Commission has just published an online consultation on its roadmap towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector
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Sun Chemical Learned from Their Mistakes
Sun Chemicals seems to have learned from their sustainability report 2018 debacle.
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The Plastic Film Recycling Fiasco
What if we’re not able to solve the plastic film recycling challenges?
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Future of Plastics in New Zealand
Unlike other countries, New Zealand’s plastics industry is influenced by three factors that can greatly shape the way we transition to the new economy.
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LCA Plastic Grocery Bags and Alternatives
Life cycle assessment of plastic grocery bags and their alternatives in cities with confined waste management structure: A Singapore case study
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H&M Says Plastic is Not Needed for Secure Packaging
With online shopping increasing worldwide and with that plastic waste, there is an increased need to find new solutions for more sustainable packaging. Now we introduce a new multi-brand paper packaging system that is reusable and recyclable.
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Rabobank Report on Advanced Recycling
The Basics of Advanced Recycling: The Next Step in Plastic Packaging Waste Management
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Vietnam PR on Ocean Plastic Waste
The Vietnamese Government has over the past time exerted a great deal of effort in addressing plastic waste in oceans by introducing various policies and regulations to tackle the scourge
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LA Times Says Plastic Trash is Climate Change Problem
Single-use plastic is a climate change issue — as well as an observable, measurable menace to the environment that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic and the need for plastic protective gear
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US to Invest in Algae Based Carbon Capture Tech
DOE’s Upcoming Funding Opportunity For Algae-Based Carbon Capture Tech
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Coca-Cola Goes Drink Dispensing Technology
Investing in new technology that lets consumers make and pour their drink at the push of a button. Coca-cola is moving beyond the single use container.
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Paper vs PLA Tea Bags
PP Tea Bags seems to have two alternatives in the UK: PLA and Paper. Who shall win?
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Lingrove Fiber Bioresin Ekoa for Automotive Industry
Natural fiber/bio-thermoplastic composite veneers meet sustainability and performance demands for multiple markets.
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Lanxess Solution to Purify Biobased Chemicals
LANXESS Extends Product Portfolio with New Ion Exchange Resins for Heparin Production and Sugar Decolorization
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Mexico City SUP Ban
In a statement, city authorities declared that “the commercialization, distribution and delivery of single-use plastic products is prohibited” as of January 1.
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The Battle over Biodegradable Plastics
There’s a spat between tech companies trying to develop a new generation of plastics that biodegrade harmlessly without leaving a trace and skeptics worried that such novel substances won’t live up to their promise and will worsen the plastic waste problem.
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US Not Responsible for Ocean Plastic Waste
The study finds that 2%-3% of waste in the U.S. is mismanaged.
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US Bans Palm Oil Products from Malaysia
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order on Palm Oil Produced by Forced Labor in Malaysia
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Solvay CEO on How to Reinvent Progress
Solvay has become a champion in talking the talk; but can they walk the talk?
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Danimer Scientific Rings NYSE Opening Bell
Video of Danimer Scientific Ringing The Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange
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New Retailer Joins Consortium to Reinvent Retail Bag
Initiative is retailer’s latest effort to lessen its environmental impact — TEAL Innovates PHA Cosmetic Packaging for Beauty and Hotel
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French Parliament Report on Plastic Issues
Here’s the French parliamentary scientific committee report on plastic issues. It provides recommendations and solutions to current plastic challenges. It gives the most recent view of the French MPs involved on plastics
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Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on NYSE
Danimer Scientific to Begin Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Under “DNMR”
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New International Rules for Global Plastic Trade
International convention to stop richer countries exporting contaminated material for recycling could mean a cleaner ocean in five years
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India VP Gives Vision on Plastics
Indian vice-president gives full vision on plastics: trends, recycling, media campaigns, bioplastics, etc.
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Amyris Receives Bonsucro Certification
Amyris Announces Bonsucro Certification Sustainable Sugarcane Production For Clean Ingredients
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Nova Chemicals on Pennsylvania Chemical Recycling Bill
The need for recycling innovation, especially for plastic materials, has never been greater. While plastic materials have great value and make our lives healthier and safer, we also know we must act urgently to solve the issue of plastic waste in the environment
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Unboxing VTT Packaging Innovations
Ever wondered, what packaging of the future looks like? Here at VTT, we have developed cool materials and new packaging solutions, and reveal them in this video. New wood-based materials and pioneering technologies provide sustainable alternatives for packaging
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Handmade Bamboo Bikes
These bamboo bicycles handmade in Ghana have created jobs for the locals and funding schools in Africa.
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Review of Loop Industries Technology
loop industries announces independent review confirming effectiveness of patented technology. Independent testing by respected third-party research center confirms that Loop’s Gen II depolymerization technology is effective at producing pure monomers.
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PlasticsEurope Loses BPA EU Court Battle
EU court overrules plastics lobby, confirms BPA dangerous for wildlife
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Plastic Bottle Industry Not Convinced by Danimer Scientific
Danimer makes plastic pellets using canola oil instead of petrochemicals that promises to quickly decompose when met with bacteria from, say, a landfill or lake.
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Japan Partnership to Recycle Polystyrene
A major Japanese polystyrene (PS) manufacturer PS Japan Corp. is pursuing a demonstration project to test the chemical recycling of used PS.
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Sulzer and H&M Partner on Textile Recycling
Sulzer partners with H&M and Worn Again in developing technology for textile recycling – Sulzer Chemtech’s Division President elected Chairman of Worn Again
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Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership
The Viet Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) is a collaboration between the Government of Viet Nam, represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Global Plastic Action Partnership, a multistakeholder platform at the World Economic Forum that translates commitments to reduce plastic pollution and develop a circular economy
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Oil Industry Predicts the Future
What they’re saying: Experts examine the future of the fuel & petrochemical industries
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Microplastics in Japan
Novel method reveals small microplastics throughout Japan’s subtropical ocean
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Compostable Bags Propaganda or Independent LCA?
I found this study on compostable bags. Not sure if It looked more like independent research or propaganda?














