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Circular pathways for bio-based plastics require more cooperation
The demand for plastic packaging, of which a small part is bio-based, has increased strongly in…
Biobased Delta organises discussion about greening
The development of the biobased economy should go up a notch. Plastic soup, the essential CO2…
Microplastics in the environment
Plastics can create huge environmental problems for animals and humans. By now the plastic soup has…
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Sunlight breaks down microplastics in the ocean
UV light from the sun slowly breaks down plastic floating on the oceans; partly to invisible…
“Netherlands world leader in plastic waste export”
In 2021, the Netherlands was the EU's largest exporter of plastic waste, mainly to countries in…
Lactips raises € 13 mio for ‘edible’ bioplastic
Lactips, the French company specialized in producing an edible and water soluble bioplastic, has raised €…
Circular management of biobased packaging can be improved
How can the circular management of biobased packaging be improved? That was the subject of a…
‘Degradable’ plastic bags still not gone after 3 years
Biodegradable plastic bags can still be used after three years in nature to carry heavy groceries,…
Mutant enzyme ‘eats’ plastic bottles
Scientists have accidentally created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles. The breakthrough could…
