Tag: Paid Content
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The Arctic Sea Ice Disappeared
The sea turtle and straw video changed public opinion on plastic. This video should change public opinion on climate change. It shows it’s too late already!
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SUP Producers to Pay for German Waste Management
‘You pay,’ Germany tells suppliers of throwaway utensils
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Partnership for 3D Wood Fiber Pulp Packaging
The goal is to develop a new type of wood-based product, a 3D fiber product, that can replace packaging made from fossil raw materials.
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UK Waste Industry Reacts to Plastic Tax
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has urged Government to “stay the course” on its plans to implement a tax on the use of virgin and single-use plastics.
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Lanxess Launches Bio-Prepolymer Line Adiprene Green
LANXESS has developed a new range of MDI polyether prepolymers containing renewable raw materials. Marketed under the brand name Adiprene Green, the products are suitable as replacement for existing fossil based polyether prepolymers and allow the PU processor to produce components with a reduced CO2 footprint.
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The Achilles Heel of BioFuels
Biofuels seem cool and sexy. However, there’s one fundamental problem.
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Germans Invent New Wood-Based Material for 3D Printing
Forest scientists develop innovative wood-based materials for 3D printing.
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New Plant Converts Plastic Films in Chemicals
Is this the first operational chemical recycling plant in Europe that converts unrecyclable plastic films in chemicals? They intend to build similar plants in Europe.
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New Biobased Alternative to Plastic Rings
A natural and biodegradable material made from by-products.
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Scientists Invent Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
The plastic retains its strength and durability after being recycled.
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Impact of CO2 Rise on the Flora
There was more atmospheric CO2 in the past, and plants & trees can increase their CO2 absorption. But at what cost?
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Industrial Composting of PLA Caps
A field study on the industrial compostability of PLA coffee capsules.
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The On-Pack Recycling Label Sustainability Report
The aim is to increase the credibility of this organisation to increase its reach later on.
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Big Pharma Goes Green Chemistry
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident
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Is this the Most Sustainable Cosmetic Packaging?
The producers claim the packaging is made from one material and that it can be recycled! I don’t believe it. However these are big names!
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American Revolutionise Road Building
There’s a battle between EU and US to develop sustainable road materials. I think the Americans won this one. The Americans are just more practical than the Europeans.
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The Rise of a Lignin Bioplastics Champion
I think this is the birth of a lignin bioplastics champion. They may be the first one to make it!
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More Funds for Nova Pangaea
Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK company which sustainably converts biomass into valuable feedstocks for biofuels, biochemicals and biopolymers, has raised a further £900,000 from investors following successful trials of its technology.
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Bioplastics Drives Demand for Plastic Machinery
Compounding extruders are reporting greater interest in plastics recycling and bioplastics.
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Canada Goes for Biodegradable Face Masks
Canada invests in the development of Biodegradable Face Mask Filters!
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Upcycling Plastic Waste
American researchers found a way to convert plastic waste into something more valuable. We’re opening the door to Sci-Fi recycling.
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Wood Pulp Enables Fully Circular Fashion
A new material made with wood pulp enables fully circular textiles.
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Challenges and Opportunities of Lignin Valorisation
Why lignin hasn’t breakthrough as feedstock for industrial production of polymers. And indeed, it’s a big problem!
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The Future of Recycling in Finland
Finland is on its way to becoming a model country for plastic recycling.
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Plastic Pollution Strategy in Africa
Let’s look at how African countries deal with plastic pollution.
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Heineken Follows Coke Example
Heineken says farewell to some plastic packaging copying the recent decision of Coca-Cola
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Packaging Source of Covid Contamination
Coronavirus has been found on packaging and is been exported from one country to the other.
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Morrisons Stops Plastic Bags
Morrisons considers ditching plastic ‘bags for life’ for paper alternative.
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Packaging Solution for Ocean Waste
Invention may solve marine pollution by drink containers. Here’s the video with the experiment!
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How to Circumvent the EU SUP Directive?
We were able to put our hands on official EU commission documents. EU Commission will allow following loopholes to circumvent the EU SUP directive. Do not circulate these documents please!
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UK Green Deal Starts with Building an Incinerator
We had the euphoria of the green deal, now we have market reality of waste recovery.
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Microplastics Spread Diseases
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Academia and Industry Partner to Develop Japanese Circular Economy
Agreement between Japanese university and industry to collaborate on circular economy.
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Bioplastics Week
PLASTICS’ Bioplastics Division will host the sixth-annual Bioplastics Week from August 17-21, 2020.
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Plastic Company Builds Own Biodegradation Test System
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Ineos Styrolution and Recycling Technologies Partner on PP Recycling
INEOS Styrolution and Recycling Technologies sign joint development agreement for recycling polystyrene.
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First Carbon Labelling on Food Packaging
Probably the first company to adopt carbon footprint labelling on its packaging.
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Exiting the Bottled Water Industry
Australian organisation exits the bottled water industry …”to reduce the impact that single-use bottled water has on the planet, well, we have no other option but to leave it behind.”
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Revolution in Deposit Schemes
New technology will revolutionise deposit schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium / steel cans.
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More Projects to Combat Marine Litter
The Global Plastics Alliance Announces fourfold increase in Projects to Combat Marine Litter.
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Crypto Currencies Enter Plastic Recycling Industry
Crypto Currencies enters the plastic recycling business and immediately claim bioplastics don’t work.
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Sabic VP On Covid, Circularity and Chemical Recycling
SABIC sees COVID-19 change plastic usage, need to maintain sustainability efforts.
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Investment Framework to Fight Climate Change
UK Haute Finance Sets Investment Framework for Climate Change
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Benefits of Regulatory Convergence on Sustainable Plastics Management
Americans are promoting the Regulatory Convergence on Sustainable Plastics Management.
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Food Industry Against New Zealand Container Return Scheme
Beverage prices to jump under container return scheme design.
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Coke Launches New Packaging in Europe
This will have a big impact on the can drinks industry. Launch should take place in November 2020.
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Pitch Your Bioplastic to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
The research centre of FCA is looking for circular and bio-based solutions to make car components more sustainable.
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WEF Plastic Technology Pioneer 2020
World Economic Forum Identifies one Canadian Plastic Company as Technology Pioneer in 2020
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The Methane Cataclysm
An active methane time-bomb has been discovered by the Americans. Here’s the video of the phenomenon. Be the first to watch it!
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University of Portsmouth Funded to Innovate Recycling
The Solent LEP will use the Government’s ‘Getting Building Fund’ allocation to finance the expansion of the Centre for Enzyme Innovation.
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Discussion With Danimer Scientific CMO
Discussion With Danimer Scientific CMO on covid and plastic problem.
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Achilles Heel of Paper Fiber Food Containers
One of the most famous US media identifies the achilles heel of paper fibre packaging.
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Most Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions
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Is this the Coconut Material Leader?
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