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Bioplastics take root - Plastics le Mag
(Nom du site)
29/09-2022 |
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| A bright future ahead
In less than a century, fossil fuels - oil, gas and even coal - become the primary raw materials used to manufacture almost all plastic... |
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NatureWorks wählt Pelletron für einzigartiges Biopolymer in Thailand aus
(3Druck)
29/09-2022 |
| Pelletron Corp., ein Anbieter von kundenspezifischen Lösungen für pneumatische Förder- und Materialhandhabungssysteme für die ... |
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| ... , wurde ausgewählt, um die PLA-Granulat-Handhabungssysteme für NatureWorks‘ neueste Ingeo, PLA, Biopolymer-Anlage in Thailand zu liefern. |
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Bainbridge's Danimer Scientific Hires First CLO
(Law.com)
22/09-2022 |
| Stephen Martin said he is excited to join Danimer Scientific as it continues to gain momentum and "the potential of bioplastics is starting ... |
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| ... said he is excited to join Danimer Scientific as it continues to gain momentum and "the potential of bioplastics is starting to be more ... |
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BioBag International Appoints Patrik Fogelström as New CEO
(Energetica India)
8/09-2022 |
| The Board of BioBag International AS has appointed Patrik Fogelström as new CEO of the BioBag Group and Managing Director of the parent ... |
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| ... the parent company BioBag International AS, which from 2021 are part of Novamont Group, an international leader in the bioplastics sector. |
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| About Bioplastics
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System Designed To Create Bioplastics
(Technology Networks)
29/09-2022 |
| A team of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists has developed a system that uses carbon dioxide, CO2, to produce biodegradable plastics, ... |
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| ... dioxide, CO2, to produce biodegradable plastics, or bioplastics, that could replace the nondegradable plastics used today. The research ... |
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Algae nanorobots might soon deliver drugs inside our bodies
(Boing Boing)
28/09-2022 |
| Imagine a gaggle of little algae robots maneuvering around inside your body, carrying life-saving medication to target the chemical ... |
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"The nanoparticles containing the antibiotics are made of tiny biodegradable polymer spheres that are coated with the cell membranes of ... |
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Edible food wrap made of algae explores sustainable packaging solutions
(Packaging Europe)
27/09-2022 |
| Naama Nicotra, a designer based in Israel, has used natural edible materials with agar, the essential ingredient produced from algae, to ... |
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Currently the material offers applications for five dishes, but the bioplastic packaging can be adapted for many different meals, she ... |
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North Yorkshire puts seaweed at the heart of its carbon-negative ambitions
(The Guardian)
27/09-2022 |
| Seagrown, the UK’s largest seaweed farm, is one of the projects driving the region’s plan to tackle the climate crisis ... |
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| ... of kelp that can be used to make everything from a biodegradable alternative to a plastic bottles to an umami-rich condiment already stocked ... |
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Microplastic exposure through drinking cups and human health impacts | Food Packaging Forum
(Food Packaging Forum)
26/09-2022 |
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| Two recent scientific studies assessed human exposure to plastic particles by consumption from disposable drinking cups and another two studies analyzed the potential associated health impact. In an article published on September 9, 2022, in the journal Science of the Total Environment, Huier Chen and co-authors from China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China, investigated the release |
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Climate change threatens food but microscopic algae offer answers
(Salon)
24/09-2022 |
| As foods, microalgae can be potent sources of nutrients, including high-quality proteins, lipids and vitamins ... |
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| Others include how microalgae can be used as crop support tools, bioplastics or biofuels.
One question that has remained largely unexamined ... |
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Consumers want businesses to be more sustainable - use less plastic
(Daily Express)
23/09-2022 |
| More than six in ten consumers want to see companies act more sustainably - with using recyclable packaging, less plastic, and more ... |
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| TO BE MORE ECO-FRIENDLY:
Use recyclable packaging
Use less plastic
Use renewable energy
Use products which are sustainable
Have more ... |
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Biodegradable plastic mulch: A climate-smart agricultural practice
(Phys.org)
22/09-2022 |
| During the growing and harvest seasons, vegetable producers often begin their day before sunrise and finish as the last light is seeping ... |
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| ... an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to regular plastic mulch.
Biodegradable plastic mulch is plowed into the ground at ... |
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The Role Of Chemical Recycling In A Circular Economy
(Forbes)
22/09-2022 |
| Natalia Scherbakoff is Trinseo’s Global Technology & Innovation Director. We deliver sustainable material solutions to our customers. |
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| ... is that there are other chemical technologies that are able to turn plastic and biomass wastes into fuels.
For example, Yoplait, a leading ... |
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What is Carlsberg’s plan of action to achieve its sustainability goals?
(Packaging Europe)
22/09-2022 |
| Following the announcement of Carlsberg Group's new sustainability pledges, we spoke to sustainability director Simon Boas Hoffmeyer to ... |
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| ... will also enhance our methods of recycling, as well as utilising renewable plastics, composed of biomass from a living source and able to be ... |
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KM Packaging introduces bio-based shrink film as an alternative to clingfilm
(Packaging Europe)
22/09-2022 |
| KM Packaging has introduced C-Cling, a shrink film that the company says is home compostable and can be used as an alternative to clingfilm ... |
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| PE/PVC films. Developed in partnership with Treetop Biopak as part of the bioplastics C-range, the companies claim C-Cling is made from bio- ... |
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Bioplastic records could help decarbonise music business, says developer
(Channel NewsAsia)
21/09-2022 |
| LONDON : A sugar-based alternative to vinyl could help to decarbonise the music industry, according to its developer.
UK-based Evolution ... |
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| Marc Carey said sonically and in terms of equalisation the music recorded on the bioplastic records is "absolutely spot on."
"[In] the ... |
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Climate tech vs. clean tech: What's the difference?
(TechTarget)
20/09-2022 |
| Businesses and consumers are becoming more concerned with environmental effects -- and how they can make changes or use clean tech and ... |
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| ... the use of plastic for more recyclable materials, such as bio-based plastics.
Clean energy.
This technology creates energy from renewable ... |
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Plastic degradation in the ocean contributes to its acidification
(Phys.org)
20/09-2022 |
| A new study led by the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) in Barcelona has revealed that plastic degradation contributes to ocean ... |
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| ... (LDPE)—from which bags and other packaging are made—and biodegradable plastic fragments did not show a substantial drop in pH with the ... |
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Compostable coalition has eyes on UK Plastic Pact targets
(Plastics in Packaging)
17/09-2022 |
| A 10-partner coalition has been launched that will seek to close the loop for compostable packaging. With funding of £1.2 million ($1.4m) ... |
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| ... to examine the practicality of collecting, sorting and treating compostable packaging via existing bio-waste collection and treatment… ... |
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How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change
(Science News)
9/09-2022 |
| Chemists are manipulating the greenhouse gas to make clothing, mattresses, shoes and more ... |
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| ... -up this year called LoopCO
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to produce a variety of biodegradable plastics.
Microbial help
Researchers have also harnessed microbes to ... |
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High speeds, high productivity
(Packaging Journal)
7/09-2022 |
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| ... it uses:
easily recyclable plastics, recycled plastics or compostable materials such as paper or bio-based plastics
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Anker's New USB-C Cables Use Plant-Based Materials
(PC Magazine - PCMag)
6/09-2022 |
| Forty percent of the outer sheath is made using corn and sugarcane rather than petroleum-based plastic. |
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cables more eco-friendly by using plant-based materials to reduce the amount of petroleum-based plastic required.
The new cables will ... |
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Lignin as a Renewable Building Block for Sustainable Polyurethanes
(MDPI)
5/09-2022 |
| Currently, the pulp and paper industry generates around 50–70 million tons of lignin annually, which is mainly burned for energy recovery. ... |
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Walker, S.; Rothman, R. Life cycle assessment of bio-based and fossil-based plastic: A review.
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Method turns plastic into resin for 3D printing
(Scribd)
1/09-2022 |
| A new method converts polylactic acid, used in tableware and food packaging, into a high-quality resin. The plastic can take up to 100 ... |
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| ... way to convert polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based plastic used in products such as filament, plastic silverware, and food packaging, to a ... |
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| Policy Issues
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Towards an accurate accounting for carbon from biomass in the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF)
(cefic.org)
29/09-2022 |
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| Bio-based products are products wholly or partly derived from renewable
materials of biological origin (i.e. from plants, crops, trees, algae and
biological waste). These products are used in a wide range of applications,
such as energy, textile, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hygiene,
food a |
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Circular economy: Commission takes action to reduce waste from single-use plastics
(EU Science Hub: Joint Research Centre (JRC))
29/09-2022 |
| The Commission is today taking legal steps against 11 Member States, calling on them to step up the implementation of the Single-Use ... |
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| ... cleaning costs. The
Single-Use Plastics Directive
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Plastics Strategy
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When microplastics flood rivers
(Deccan Herald)
23/09-2022 |
| Emerging scientific evidence indicates the rising threat to India’s rivers in the form of degraded bits of plastic, writes Spoorthy Raman ... |
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| ... industry find alternative employment. He also urges governments to promote bioplastic production and incentivise ragpickers, who are a vital ... |
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How the US can harness the possibilities of biotechnology
(The Hill - Floor Action)
22/09-2022 |
| This fall marks the 50th anniversary of a fateful meeting at a deli in Hawaii where two scientists, both in town for a conference, ... |
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| ... a global biomanufacturing hub. The European Union has released a Bioeconomy Strategy, which includes prioritizing bio-based industries and ... |
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Plastic Recycling
(Food Safety)
20/09-2022 |
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| Information and resources concerning recycled plastic materials and articles. |
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Amount of waste recovered increases in 2020
(ec.europa.eu)
20/09-2022 |
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| Since 2004, the amount of waste recovered increased significantly (from 870 million tonnes in 2004 to 1 221 million tonnes in 2020). This means that the share of recovery in total waste treatment rose significantly (from 46% in 2004 to 60% in 2020; from 100 to 140 index points). In contrast, the amo |
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EU limits subsidies for burning trees under renewable energy directive
(The Guardian)
14/09-2022 |
| MEPs vote on amendment to phase down share of wood counted as renewable but reject calls for complete phaseout ... |
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| ... little, too late”.
Voting on an amendment to the EU’s renewable energy directive, MEPs called to “phase down” the share of trees counted as ... |
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White House Inks Strategy To Grow Trillion Dollar US Bioeconomy
(Forbes)
12/09-2022 |
| The US bioeconomy is booming. Valued at nearly one trillion dollars and predicted to grow globally to over $30 trillion over the next two ... |
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| White House Inks Strategy to Grow Trillion Dollar US Bioeconomy
Dall-e x John Cumbers
The US bioeconomy is booming. Valued at nearly one ... |
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