The European Commission (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) released the report "100 Radical Innovation Breakthroughs for the future", a strategic resource for all those concerned with science, technology and innovation decisions. The report uses large-scale text mining of the latest science and te...
In October, Coca-Cola presented its first prototype bottle made from 100% plant-based plastic. Dana Breed, Coca-Cola's Global Director of Research and Development for Packaging and Sustainability, gave a special interview to the media detailing its innovative research and development process an...
The Scottish government will implement a new regulation to ban most single-use plastic products from June 1, 2022.
The new regulations presented to the Scottish Parliament will ban the following items: plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks); plates; straws; drink stirrers; balloon sticks...
Singapore's Union-Tribune website recently reported that South Korea's consumption of single-use plastic products is huge. During the epidemic, more people in Korea are turning to take-out and online shopping as they are generally going out less. This has led to a huge increase in the use of pl...
Cosmetic packaging materials used are usually glass, metal and plastic, plastic materials due to low prices, easy processing, suitable for mass production and other characteristics, has become the main material for cosmetic packaging, plastic packaging currently occupies more than 70% of the cosmeti...
In its efforts to build a greener world, the Swedish government is also considering a tax on disposable cups and food containers and deducting the cost of low plastic content. Sweden is also eyeing a bill that would require manufacturers to ensure that at least 75 percent of their packaging is ...
In a statement released earlier today, bioplastics company Danimer Scientific, Inc. and Total Corbion PLA announced that they have entered into a long-term strategic supply agreement under which Total Corbion will supply Danimer with its Luminy PLA.
Danimer produces a range of bioplastic formu...
Italian eyewear brand Rudy Project continues its quest for sustainable development with the release of its new Deltabeat cycling sunglasses. the Deltabeat model's frame is composed of Rilsan Clear: a bio-based polyamide made from castor oil, developed by Arkema.
To make this bio-based material, the b...
Starbucks Korea announced that starting Nov. 6, 12 of its Seoul stores will phase out single-use plastic cups and offer only mugs, glasses or reusable cups as part of Starbucks' ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste.
A Starbucks customer returns a reusable cup at one of its plastic-free stores. (St...
In real life, plastic waste is huge and its disposal puts a lot of pressure on the sanitation department. These disposable tableware and bags for packing are made of ordinary plastic, which is not degradable under natural conditions, and incineration or landfill disposal will produce toxic and harmf...
