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European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR
The bio-based industries continue their ascent marking a total contribution of 780 billion EUR, a notable increase of 30 billion EUR (+ 4%) compared to 2017. This represents a more ...
United Nations recommends bioplastics as sustainable alternative to conventional plastics
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) published a report assessing the sustainability of agricultural plastic products[1] recommending the replacement of non-biodegradable, conventional polymers with biodegradable, bio-based ...
France announces fruit and veg plastic packaging ban
In a bid to reduce plastic waste, France is banning plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022, the environment ministry announced this week. Implementing a February ...
Plastic makers call for global agreement to eliminate plastic waste
The leaders of two of the world's largest plastic makers today called for a global agreement among nations to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, urging governments and stakeholders worldwide ...
Plastics producers call for mandatory recycled content target
Plastics producers have called for the creation of a framework to set a mandatory recycled content target within the European Union by 2030. PlasticsEurope, which represents around 100 companies producing more ...
Additive Enables Plastics to Decompose Microplastics-Free
Food-safe packaging without an environmental downside: plastics manufactured with the additive feature a custom stall period that delays the onset of decomposition if not recycled. Australia-based Twelve8 Technology has launched ...
LG Chem invests 2.6 trillion Korean won in 10 plants for eco-friendly materials
LG Chem will make a large-scale domestic investment to foster eco-friendly materials in the petrochemical sector. This is to initiate transformation of the business structure towards high value-added sustainability businesses ...