Tag: Palm Oil
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Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
https://www.eco-business.com/news/technical-knowledge-remains-the-biggest-hurdle-for-independent-palm-oil-smallholders-to-comply-with-eudr
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Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands
https://www.eco-business.com/news/strengthening-buyer-supplier-relationships-for-certified-sustainable-palm-oil-the-next-step-for-chinese-brands
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Mr. Trump, China is smuggling palm oil branded as UCO into US
Palm Oil Palm oil is a first generation biofuel and bioplastics feedstock used in both biofuels and bioplastics. The problem with first-generation feedstocks is that they directly compete with food production. That said, palm oil is cleaner, cheaper, and requires less processing to convert into biofuels or bioplastics compared to used cooking oils. On the…
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EU delays deforestation law again, as Indonesian palm oil sector pushes for smallholder exemptions
https://www.eco-business.com/news/eu-delays-deforestation-law-again-as-indonesian-palm-oil-sector-pushes-for-smallholder-exemptions
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WTO ruling on EU tariffs shows pattern of discrimination against Indonesian palm
https://www.indonesiapalmoilfacts.com/gapki-wto-ruling-on-eu-tariffs-shows-pattern-of-discrimination-against-indonesian-palm
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Effect of Carboxymethyl Cellulose on the Characteristics of Bioplastics from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches (OPEFB) Cellulose and Cassava Peel Starch
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/394406406_Effect_of_Carboxymethyl_Cellulose_on_the_Characteristics_of_Bioplastics_from_Oil_Palm_Empty_Fruit_Bunches_OPEFB_Cellulose_and_Cassava_Peel_Starch
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Deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of oil palm biomass: Promoted lignin pyrolysis and enzymatic digestibility of solid residues
ADVERTISING – Symphony Environmental launched a new revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and less CO2 emissions
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Can regenerative agriculture make palm oil sustainable?
Regenerative agriculture is probably another greenwashing term used by the industry. Eventually, the industry is going to destroy all natural resources and ecosystems because of greed. Governments will go along as must politicians are corrupt and perverted by greed.
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The future of sustainability in the palm oil industry will be Asian led
The future of sustainability in the palm oil industry will be Asian led — The bioplastic industry was built on unfair commercial practices. A combination of aggressive lobbying, misappropriation of EU funds and ostracising the competition and independent media. To undo the bad karma, we must go back to the bioplastic birthplace and undo the…
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EU discriminated against palm oil in setting biofuel rules says WTO
On 5 March 2024, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Malaysia in “European Union and Certain Member States — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS600).
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Palm Oil prices to increase due to biodiesel
Palm oil sees global recovery in 2024 on biodiesel demand, stagnant supplies
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New decarbonisation target for Malaysian palm oil sector
CIMB sets science-based targets for palm oil sector
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Palm oil prices rise due to Middle East conflict
Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Monday on hopes that biodiesel demand would increase following a rally in crude oil prices, but rising stocks capped the upside.
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Qatar University researchers develop innovative nanomaterial from date palm waste
From Nature To Nanotech: Qu Researchers Develop Innovative Nanomaterial From Date Palm Waste
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Indian palm oil may turn into fiasco
Two years in, the plan to expand domestic production is hindered by lack of mills and unsuitable climates.
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EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain: Palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, rubber
Companies exporting or placing any of these products on the EU market will need to conduct strict due diligence to show they do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation –Let’s make some industry-owned phony labels and certifications and let’s launch them at Net Zero bourgeois garden parties. The gorillas are starving? … Well, why…
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EU Commission admits it has no clue how palm oil supply chain works
The European Commission has become the world champion in making laws on topics it has no clue on how “reality” or the “system” works. The “Berlaymont” has become a synonym for “Ivory tower” policies …. Good governance would assume the opposite. The EU public consultation process also proves to be a democratic farce. By coincidence,…
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Another Pervert Effect in Making Circular Palm Oil
Farmers face an uncertain transition to using composting methods to boost nitrogen content in plantation soil, as Indonesia has removed palm oil from a list of commodities qualifying for subsidised chemical fertilisers — Removing subsidies on chemical fertilizers is a good decision for the environment but not for the small farmers. A simple solution to…
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RGE Group Linked to Deforestation
Deforestation found in RGE supply chain as paper and palm oil giant linked to mega mill in Indonesia: NGO report
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Japan palm oil power push is losing momentum
Local resistance and high prices have slowed the expansion of palm oil power stations
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India’s palm oil plans fail to account for climate change
A national drive to expand domestic production relies on old rainfall and humidity data
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Sustainable Palm Oil Certifications May Become Irrelevant
Palm oil players are required to prove that their products are deforestation-free beyond the standards of current certification schemes, says a Wilmar International representative. It might lead to these schemes losing their relevance.
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Philippines Investigates Palm and Coconut Oil Fiddling
The Federation of Philippine Industries said Tuesday the Office of the President ordered the Department of Agriculture to look into the alleged illegal use of imported palm olein in biodiesel.
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EU Deforestation Rules Discriminate Small Players
Indonesia’s smallholders union says small farmers “deserve” help from Big Palm Oil to comply with new EU regulations because of historical exploitation — Another example of how EU rules discriminate the small players and give a competitive advantage to big business and big money. EU institutions are in an ivory tower disconnected from the common…
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Geno CEO Named Top 40 Power Player
Christophe Schilling recognized as chemical industry leader for scaling sustainable materials, launching $120M+ palm oil replacement initiative with Unilever and Kao, leading biotech policy conversations
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Implications of Zero-Deforestation Palm Oil for Tropical Grassy and Dry Forest Biodiversity
Rich biomes under threat despite zero-deforestation commitments, warns study
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Whipping, Beating and Forced Labour at Nestle and Unilever Palm Oil Plantation
Tricked into captivity in a “drug rehabilitation” facility, victims faced forced labour and death — Welcome to the world of Palm Oil
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Genomatica and Unilever Partner on Palm Oil Alternative
Geno and Unilever launch $120m venture to scale alternative to palm oil and fossil fuels
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Is Amazon Palm Oil Sustainable?
Amazon palm oil: sustainable fuel or deforestation driver?
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Unilever Blockchain for Deforestation Free Palm Oil
SAP, Unilever pilot blockchain technology supporting deforestation-free palm oil
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Palm Oil Company Appoints Orangutan to its Board
First company to appoint a non-human to its board.
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One Step Extraction of Cellulose and Lignin from Palm Oil Waste
One-step extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from high lignin biomass through ammonium persulfate oxidation method
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Rape Free Palm Oil (FREE)
Here’s the fastest and most efficient way to make palm oil sustainable. This is a FREE article.
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Bill Gates Involved in Shady Palm Oil Plantations
Another shady deal … à la Bill Gates.
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Greenpeace Report on Indonesia Palm Oil Industry
One in five hectares of palm oil in Indonesia is criminal. I think it’s more!
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Palm Oil and Coal Mining Have Same Owners
Indonesian Palm oil plantations and cola mining are owned by same companies.
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Nestle and Unilever Complicit in Palm Oil Human Rights Abuses
Nestle and Unilever always show up in palm oil problems reports and fail to act upon it. Does it make them complicit?
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New NGO Report on Rogue Palm Oil Producer
Following companies are named: Unilever, Kao, Procter and Gamble, PepsiCo, Mondelēz, Nestlé and Colgate-Palmolive, ABN Amro, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
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Indonesian Palm Oil Firm Recovery Plan
Indonesian company proposes recovery plan for past deforestation
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Deforestation and Palm Oil Plantations Linked to Epidemics
Oil palm plantations a ‘threat to global health,’ says study on outbreaks
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First Textile Palm Fibers
A consortium develops first textile palm fibers and reinforcements
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Sri Lanka Bans Palm Oil Imports and Plantations
Sri Lanka cited Soil erosion and drying of springs as among the potentially irreversible impacts of oil palm plantations on the island’s biodiversity and livelihood of local communities
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Sustainable Palm Oil by University of Nebraska Lincoln
Husker research shows palm oil production can grow while protecting ecosystems
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Palm Oil, Soy and Wood Eco Labels Fail to Stop Deforestation
Certification is not a solution to deforestation, forest degradation and other ecosystem conversion says Greenpeace
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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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Malaysia Sues EU over Palm Oil Ban
Is Malaysia acting under auspice of (European) biofuel companies?
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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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Malaysia Looking for Plan B to Palm Oil
Malaysia in search for sustainable biomass to replace palm oil
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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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Palm Oil Lobby Position for EU Public Consultation
Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has made its submission to the EU Forests Regulation public consultation on reducing deforestation and forest degradation.
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Rapes on Palm Oil Plantations
With his hand clamped tightly over her mouth, she could not scream, the 16-year-old girl recalls – and no one was around to hear her anyway. She describes how her boss raped her amid the tall trees on an Indonesian palm oil plantation that feeds into some of the world’s best-known cosmetic brands. He then…
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Google and Unilever Partner on Palm Oil Deforestation
How Google will help end deforestation in our supply chain. A new partnership with Google Cloud will use satellite photos to help monitor the ecosystems connected to our raw materials. We’re starting with palm oil and scaling up.
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Is FSC Covering Up Palm Oil Deforestation?
A Korean palm oil giant has been buying up swathes of Asia’s largest remaining rainforests. A visual investigation published today suggests fires have been deliberately set on the land.
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Palm Oil Companies Fail on Zero Deforestation Targets
Is palm oil industry turning into a sustainability farce? Is palm oil a liability to your supply chain? Is it time to ban Palm oil? Should we have done it 10 years ago?
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Palm Oil Bioplastic Film
A biodegradable film made from waste from the palm oil industry could be used for food packaging
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Palm Oil, Deforestation and China
A new report shows Chinese firms are unaware that deforestation risks associated with buying palm oil endangers their business. The solution starts with transparency.
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