Regulation
BioBond publishes white paper on microplastics from bio-based and petroleum polymers
BioBond, a leader in sustainable materials, announced the release of a white paper titled "The Dichotomy of Plastic Pollution: 'Good' vs. 'Bad' Microplastics from Biobased and Petroleum-Derived Polymers." The paper emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between microplastics based on their…
SMX and Bio-Packaging make green packaging more trustworthy
SMX PLC, a pioneer in molecular “physical-to-digital” fingerprinting for supply-chain transparency, announced a strategic partnership with Bio-Packaging Pte Ltd. Bio-Packaging is a Singaporean manufacturer of polyethylene, recycled, biodegradable, and certified compostable packaging. Founded in 2007, Bio-Packaging supplies supermarkets, food-service operators,…
How EU circularity policies influence China’s plastics industry
ICIS, a leading source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, China's foremost organization for the petroleum and chemical industry, have released a study analyzing how the European Union's new circularity regulations will influence global demand for recycled plastics, particularly affecting China's…
Avantium’s Releaf receives key approval in Japan’s PET industry
Avantium, a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that its plant-based plastic PEF, releaf®, received official approval for recycling within Japan’s PET bottle stream. The approval was granted by the Council for PET Bottle Recycling (CPBR). This…
Biotalys receives EPA proposal to approve its first biofungicide
Biotalys announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve its first biofungicide, EVOCA. The agency will now conduct a final review, with stakeholders like growers and industry groups given 15 days to provide feedback. The EPA…
Arkema achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for waterborne resins at Italian facility
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has received ISCC PLUS certification for its waterborne acrylic resins produced in Boretto, Italy. This achievement aligns with Arkema’s broader Mass Balance roadmap, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its products. The…