Carbios closes €7-million bioplastics research deal
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 15 April 2013
Paris-based green chemistry company Carbios has closed a €7-million deal with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) to develop innovative bioprocesses for recovering plastic waste and producing biopolymers.
Green idea for a rainy day: The perfect plastic umbrella
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 15 April 2013
A novel 100% polypropylene, 100% recyclable umbrella was launched last week by Italian design firm, Ginkgo.
EPA greenlights Polychlorinated Biphenyls in recycled plastics
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 12 April 2013
The US Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed its decision to overlook the presence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in shredder residue recovered from metals recycling facilities.
Sustainable glue product launched for schools
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 12 April 2013
A new, sustainable glue stick designed for schools uses plant-materials as the primary adhesive, and post-consumer recycled materials for the packaging.
Innovative drinking canteen challenges bottled water trend
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 11 April 2013
US drinking canteen company Kor has launched a new BPA-free water bottle and filter, designed to provide a safe alternative to bottled water.
MBA Polymers plant achieves certification
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 11 April 2013
MBA Polymers is among the first post-consumer plastics recyclers in Europe to achieve EuCertPlast certification.
France calls for ban on BPA in ATM & cash register receipts
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 10 April 2013
A new report prompts France to call for a ban on BPA in till and ATM receipts and to urge manufacturers to seek out safe BPA alternatives
Bioplastics: “No land use, food security conflict”
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 10 April 2013
New research indicates that bioplastics present no conflict with land-use or food security.
India to address “plastic time bomb”
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 09 April 2013
India’s authorities call for more advanced plastic waste capture, reuse and recycling programs.
US supermarkets capture in-store plastic waste
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 09 April 2013
Two leading US supermarket chains have launched a program to recycle pre-consumer rigid high-density polyethylene and polypropylene bulk packaging.
