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Pladis Uses Sonocos’ EnviroCan For Product Ranges
Pladis is teaming up with Sonoco’s EnviroCan™ range for its Mini Cheddars, Cheeselets, Cracker Crisps and Twiglets products. The company responsible for some of the UK’s most loved snacks has updated to eco-friendlier alternatives and reduced its environmental impact in…
Phononic Secures 50M in Funding
Phononic, a North Carolina based startup, is using a material called bismuth telluride to make so-called cooling chips for refrigeration appliances. These chips could replace the traditionally used chemicals which destroy the ozone layer and pollute water sources. Last week,…
Top Five Explainer Video Recommendations
Biomass, bioenergy, biofuels, biochemicals. All these terms are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably. Although they can be very similar in their uses, their difference can be found at its very core. Here are our top five video recommendations that explain several…
Microalgae – the Biomaterial of our Future?
As the world seeks to transition to a circular economy, a host of innovative materials are emerging across industries. This week, we’ve been reading about microalgae. Specifically, materials innovation company Checkerspot’s new AlgalTech - an organic material that the firm…
Nature-Based Solutions That Deserve Our Attention
Last week, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) published a report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), setting out the ways in which companies can integrate natural climate solutions into their business plans. While new research…
Mattel Launches Its First Fashion Doll Collection Made from Recycled Plastic
Mattel, Inc. launched Barbie Loves the Ocean, its first doll line made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. The launch aligns with Mattel’s goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all its products and packaging by 2030. Richard…