Tag: Paid Content
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Digital Watermark for Smart Packaging Recycling
This is an initiative in the EU.
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Biobased Innovation Challenge by Air France
Innovation Challenge by Air France : Champagne & Wine Glasses single use plastic alternatives
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DSM Partners on PPE
VDL and DSM form joint venture to manufacture and commercialize medical facemasks and PPE filter materials
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Japan to Map Marine Microplastics
Japan to draw map of marine plastic pollution with help from G-20
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Cosmetic Packaging Innovation with Half Less Plastic
Japanese Innovation Contributing to Reducing Plastic in Packaging
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Trifilon Supplies Bio Spikes for Robot Mower
Grimsholm’s robot mower spike goes green with Trifilon.
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Is Your Supplier Destroying Rainforests?
Are you buying rubber, palm oil or pulp & paper from a company involved in deforestation? First-ever database reveals true…
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Nestle Trials Soft Plastic Recycling
Nestlé and iQ Renew soft plastic recycling trial to commence on NSW Central Coast
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Protective Packaging Design Challenge
Protective packaging is critical to ensure the safe and secure transport of goods. However, there are trade-offs in terms of…
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Absolut Vodka Goes Paper Bottle
Absolut Vodka will test Paper Bottle.
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World Economic Forum White Paper on Plastics
Plastic pollution has become a pressing challenge with damaging effects on human health and environmental well-being.
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UK Goes Fossil Oil
In the meantime, business as usual in oil land. The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has offered for award 113…
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US May Revolutionise Packaging Industry
This unnoticed event will probably trigger a chain of event in the packaging industry. Will you be part of it?
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Best Carton Packaging Innovation 2020
Some of these carton packaging will substitute plastic packaging.
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Recycling Plastic Sachets and Film into Corona Protection Gear
Dow Found a creative way to use plastic sachet and plastic film waste to combat the corona virus.
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The Final Battle of the Fossil Oil Industry
It’s becoming clear which strategy the fossil oil industry will apply to remain in control. The fossil oil industry shouldn’t…
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Genomatica CEO Promotes Biotech Role in Circular Economy
A Roadmap for Industry to Harness Biotechnology for a More Circular Economy
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Smuggling Non-Biodegradable Plastic Bags in Africa
Non-biodegradable plastic bags have been seized in Africa.
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Japan Food Grade Packaging Chemicals
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) updated its English language website with more information about Japan’s new positive…
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Microplastics Impact on Soil Fauna and Microbial Activity
Insights from a field-based microplastic addition experiment.
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Fossil Oil Industry Will Grow Plastic Supply
Major oil firms plan to grow plastic supply to counter impact of shift against fossil fuels.
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Everyday Products Made from Biomass
The US DOE found it useful to remind us that everyday products were made from biomass. A few may surprise…
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Tropical Deforestation and Corporate Hypocrisy
A transparency assessment of timber and pulp companies.
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Bamboo Composites for Aviation
They seem to be serious about using bamboo in aviation. We’re talking about the big companies.
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Toyochem Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive
Toyochem Launches New Biodegradable Polyurethane Adhesive
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Emery Oleochemicals Grows Biobased Polyols Line
Emery Oleochemicals Extends Eco-Friendly Polyols Product Line with Ester Plasticizers & Showcases at CTT 2020 Virtual Week Event
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Joob Activewear Goes for Tipa Packaging
Inspired by the advent of sustainable clothing and fair-trade initiatives, JOOB was founded by husband and wife team John Ames,…
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Minnesota to Impose Fine on Bad Plastic Sorting
Minn. – Olmsted County residents could soon have to pay a fine for recycling items that don’t belong in the…
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British Plastics Federation Statement on BBC War on Plastic
British Plastics Federation Responds to the Latest Instalment of the BBC’s War on Plastic.
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Biobased Biodegradable Covid Testing Kits
Biobased Biodegradable Covid Testing Kits.
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Plastics in New French Recovery Plan
New French Government shares new recovery plan for France. I’ve summarised all measures relevant to plastics industry.
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Alliance to End Plastic Waste Progress Report 2020
In this report, you can learn more about us and some of our partner projects that are preventing plastic waste…
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New Innovative Refill Detergent Packaging
ALPLA launches Innovative refill detergent packaging that is extra light, reusable and recyclable. And it’s a new concept.
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Planted Meals Goes Good Natured Compostable Packaging
Not all single-use containers are made equally. Here’s why we use Good Natured Co.
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DSM Goes Non-GMO Biobased Cosmetic Ingredients
DSM sets new standards with its microbiome-friendly TILAMAR® PDO with NØØVISTA™
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Recycled Polystyrene for Food Packaging
A new partnership to produce recycled content polystyrene for the food packaging industry.
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Heineken Goes Green Energy
Heineken® beer has been brewed using 100% green energy Since last month, all Heineken® beer for the Dutch market has…
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Lignin Adhesive With Tunable Bonding Strength
The structure−property-application relationship of lignin was established via solvent fractionation methodology, and lignin-containing wood adhesive with tunable bonding strength performance…
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Chinese Revolutionise Algae Photosynthesis
A team of researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found a way to speed up photosynthesis in algae…
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Renewable Carbon Used by Chemical Industry
This summer the first survey on renewable carbon in the chemical industry was conducted. 20 to 25% of the carbon…
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Plastics is Electoral Topic in California
Women seem to be leading the anti-plastic movement in California and it is an electoral topic.
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Unilever Goes Bio-Detergent
Unilever to eliminate fossil carbon in its cleaning products by 2030
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Carrefour Roles Out Plastic Packaging Strategy
By signing the national pact on plastic packaging, Carrefour has made a commitment to implement actions for less plastic and…
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Buying Biodegradable Products is a Waste of Time says MP
Buying biodegradable products in Singapore is a waste of your time said a member of Parliament.
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Future of Recycling in Singapore
The Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) has announced plans to establish a Plastics Recycling Association and a Centre…
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Biomass Energy Not So Sustainable
Global alarm for biomass burning.
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Living Clothes Absorbing CO2
Future design: What ‘living’ clothes can do to absorb carbon emissions.
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PET Bottle Wins German Sustainable Packaging Award
German Packaging Award 2020: Krones wins in the “Sustainability” category.
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Bullfight and Hostile Takeover in the French Plastic Recycling Industry
Two heavyweight waste management companies get into a bullfight….
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The First Plastic Less Razor
Their marketing campaign is aimed against bioplastics.
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Can Strategic Investors Solve the Ocean Plastic Crisis?
Over the past several months, we’ve continued to see large capital commitments from investors to solve our biggest environmental challenges,…
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Japan Starts Chemical Recycling Operations
A license has been issued
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UK Extends Carrier Bag Charge
Government steps up war on plastic.
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Bioplastic False Solution According to Yale University
Bioplastic False Solution According to Yale University.
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Achilles Heel of Solar Energy
The biggest problem of solar energy
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Total Green Energy Strategy
Summary of Total’s green energy transition
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Many Recyclers Bankrupt due to Corona
Many Asian Recyclers Bankrupt due to Corona
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European Bioplastics Lobbies EU on Essential Requirements for Packaging
The European Commission (EC) is currently revising the Essential Requirements for Packaging as part of the amendment of the EU…
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UK To Witch Hunt Deforestation Profiteers
Larger companies would have to demonstrate they were grown responsibly, and their supply chains are free from illegal deforestation, or…
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Versalis Sustainability Highlights 2019
Versalis (Eni) is the largest Italian chemical company with a presence in the intermediates, plastics and rubber markets at an…
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Coconut Oil Not So Sustainable
Let’s look at the damages of the coconut oil industry.
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Would You Like Pork in Your Bioplastics?
Some companies will use animal content including pork to produce bioplastics.
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New Plastic Scandal in Africa
Lobbyists have been caught trying to reproduce the Chinese plastic fiasco in Africa. Is this a sign that voluntary schemes…
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First Biodegradable PET Bottle
Company claims their PET bottle is biodegradable and recyclable. It should be the first one I think.
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CNBC Covers Chemical Recycling
CNBC Covers Chemical Recycling and resume the situation.
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First Country to Ban Import of All Plastic Products
This must be the first country to ban import on all plastic products. Not sure of it’s for environmental or…
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Bakery Launch Own Recycling Programme
Bakery launch own recycling program in the US.
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New Sustainable Biochemicals Catalysts
New Catalyst Discovery May Revolutionize Bio and Fossil Fuel Production
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Bioplastic Company is Web Awards Finalist
In the land of bioplastics, where poor marketing is the norm … one company seems to be particular streetwise in…
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The Perverse Effects of CO2 Capture
CO2 capture will have direct negative consequences.
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Sealed Air Makes U Turn on Chlorine
Sealed Air defended the use of chlorine in their packaging claiming it was more sustainable. But now they changed their…
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Adidas Launches Recycled Textile Line
A line made of recycled cotton and polyester.
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Plastic Packaging Investments Questioned by Financial Sector
There’s a growing backlash against plastic. Plastic may become the next GMO.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Partners on Waste Collection
Mitsubishi Chemical creates a capital and business alliance for industrial waste collection, treatment and recycling.
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European Environment Agency Talks About Bioplastics
More and more plastic products are labelled as ‘compostable’, ‘biodegradable’, ‘oxo-degradable’ or ‘bio-based’.
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Future of Seaweed Industry
The future of the seaweed industry.
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Biomanufacturing Revolution for Plastic
A new avenue for biomanufacturing of plastics.
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Chemical Recycling Methods Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages of All Chemical Recycling Methods and general overview.
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More Companies Join US Plastic Pact
Chemical companies join the US Plastic Pact.
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Global Plastic Recycling Crimes
Police investigations in the international plastic recycling industry.
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Good Natured Corona Results
good natured Products Inc. announced its financial results for the three months (“Q2 FY20”) and six months ended June 30,…
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Haute Finance Goes Beyond Climate Change
Sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture, clean water and numerous other environmentally conscious goals. Will this lead to a change of mind…
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PepsiCo Acts on Plastic Packaging
1 brand goes 100 % recycled content and one brand removes plastic packaging.
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New Biobased Packaging Foam Plant
Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam.
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Norway is not a Circular Economy
Of the 235 million tonnes of materials consumed each year, 97.6% never make it back to the Norwegian economy. Norway…
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Top EU Official Gives Opinion on Chemical Recycling
Interview with Kęstutis Sadauskas, Director for Circular Economy & Green Growth at the European Commission’s DG Environment, about the EU’s…
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New Bio Thermoplastic Elastomers
A New Range Of Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers
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German Packaging Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious German Packaging Awards are …
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California May Go For Compostable Rates
How will California Deal with the Plastic Waste?
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Is Paper A More Sustainable Packaging Material Than Plastic?
Well someone had to ask this question: Is Paper A More Sustainable Flexible Packaging Material Than Plastic?
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Pro Football Player Invests in Biochemicals
Videos by Bioplastics News Chief Editor Advantages and Disadvantages of PLA Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling Biobased Plastic Compostable Plastic Circular…
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The Carbon Neutrality Mirage of Biomass
Another scandal in the making regarding the carbon neutrality claims of biomass and the perverse effects of The Emissions Trading…
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Ice Cream Leader Goes Compostable Packaging
Belgian Ice Cream Leader Goes for Compostable Packaging.
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Solving the Green Bonds Problems
Here’s a report on how to solve the problems of Green bonds.
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Flax Boat Earns Eco Solution Label
Electric boat company earns ‘Efficient Solutions’ label of the Solar Impulse Foundation.
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Modernising Plastic Recycling in India
One company is transforming the way India recycles plastic
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The Behaviour of Bio Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Study on the use of solubility parameters to investigate phase separation-morphology-mechanical behavior relationships of TPU
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Toray Launches BioNylon
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s Sustainability…
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The US Plastic Pact
Today, the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative led by The Recycling Partnership and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), launched as part…
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Shifting to Bioplastics Packaging in India
Here’s the video of the plastic and packaging industry leaders in India talking about “shifting to bioplastics packaging”.
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