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European bioeconomy robust as bio-based industry turnover jumps to 780 billion EUR

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 than 20% ...
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United Nations recommends bioplastics as sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

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 polymers. “We ...
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Các loại củ quả sẽ không còn bị “bọc nylon” tại Pháp từ 1/2022

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 2020 law, ...
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Plastic makers call for global agreement to eliminate plastic waste

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 to press ...
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Những loại nhựa hết-khả-năng tái chế trước kia giờ đây được tái sinh nhờ công nghệ Hydro-PRT

Mura Technology, KBR, and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation announce innovative new plastics recycling project, a first for Japan

Mura Technology, the UK-based pioneer of an advanced process capable of recycling mixed plastic waste and its global exclusive licensing partner, KBR, have today announced that Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a core company ...
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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 than 90% ...
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Additive Enables Plastics to Decompose Microplastics-Free

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 a plastics ...
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Lễ ký kết thỏa thuận đầu tư của LG Chem và tỉnh Chungnam và thành phố Seosan

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 and eco-friendly ...
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