Blog categorized as 2023

Taxed 10%? Plastic tax, do you understand?

Some current international plastic tax policies

In recent years, several countries and regions have included plastics in the scope of consumption tax.

The EU introduced a "plastic packaging tax" on January 1, 2021, which will be added to single-use plastic packaging at a rate of 0.8 euros...

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10.06.23 08:19 AM - Comment(s)
Biodegradable in 14 days! Environmentally friendly bio-based flying machine

As we continue to study the environmental impact of climate change, the boom in robotics has made this task cheaper and more labor-intensive. Especially thanks to flying robots or drones, data can be collected in hard-to-reach areas or ecosystems that may be easily disturbed by teams of scientists a...

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10.06.23 08:18 AM - Comment(s)
From 70% fossil-based to 90% bio-based, baby diapers also seek sustainability?

Naturopera is a French company that produces baby care, feminine care and household products with a focus on local production and sustainability.

The international technology group Andritz has successfully delivered, installed and commissioned a baby diaper processing line at Naturopera's new plant ...

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03.06.23 12:47 AM - Comment(s)
Over 70 billion units sold a year? 100% natural plant-based! Compostable coffee capsules

Solinatra has always led the way in truly sustainable materials, and we are pleased to announce that we have received TÜV Austria's compostability certification.

The coffee capsules made from Solinatra were awarded the "OK Industrial Composting Award" by TÜV Austria CERT GmbH, which confi...

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03.06.23 12:43 AM - Comment(s)
The first of its kind! Insoles and laces are also bio-based materials for sports shoes!

Koio (an Italian handmade luxury footwear brand) is furthering its sustainability efforts with the launch of its first 99% biodegradable sneaker.

According to the luxury footwear brand, the new sneaker, dubbed "Mello," is the product of two years of extensive research, prototyping and we...

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03.06.23 12:41 AM - Comment(s)
Naturally compostable! The latest bio-based appliance designed to disappear

At the recent Rethinking Materials Innovation and Investment Summit 2023, Loliware (San Jose, CA, USA), North America's fastest growing algae materials company, announced the launch of its latest algae resin for injection molding.

Founded in 2016, Loliware is a leader among a growing number of rege...

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03.06.23 12:38 AM - Comment(s)
Contains 72% bio-based content!

GEHR, which primarily produces thermoplastic semi-finished products, has announced a new wood filament made from a sustainable 3D printing material developed by Finnish company Sulapac.

Eco-fil-a-GEHR wood filaments are from Sulapac's Flow series of materials. It is made from recycled wood fibers mix...

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03.06.23 12:35 AM - Comment(s)
Los Angeles plastic restrictions take effect, restaurants must provide food containers, tableware, etc. compostable or recyclable

On May 1, 2023, the Los Angeles County Waste Reduction Ordinance for Disposables and Expanded Polystyrene Products goes into effect, which was adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Commissioners in April 2022 to reduce waste and litter in communities and waterways while reinforcing sustainabili...

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26.05.23 10:34 AM - Comment(s)
Not afraid of rain? What kind of bio-based herbicide adjuvant is this!

Application of herbicide adjuvant

Adjuvants are critical to improving herbicide efficacy, crop safety, reducing herbicide use, reducing environmental pollution and improving economic efficiency. They can be added to the spray solution via a mixing tank to affect various properties such as viscosity...

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26.05.23 10:32 AM - Comment(s)
TOTAL acquires machinery recycler Iber Resinas to exceed 2030 recycling target

TotalEnergies has recently acquired the Spanish company Iber Resinas, further strengthening its recycling activities in Europe. Iber Resinas is a mechanical recycling company that operates two plants near Valencia, Spain, focused on recycling PP, PE, PET, ABS and PS from household and industrial was...

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26.05.23 10:29 AM - Comment(s)