On June 12, Swiss sustainable lightweighting company Bcomp announced the application of its natural fiber composite technology AmpliTex™ in the new Volvo EX30.
This landmark project will see Bcomp's linen fiber composite used as an optional trim for the EX30 dashboard and doors. The partnership fo...
Pollution from plastics has become a global problem, and many countries and regions in Europe and the United States have taken a number of measures to reduce plastic pollution and limit the use of plastic products:
European Union (EU): The EU has implemented a number of plastic restrictions, includ...
Indonesia will completely ban single-use plastic products, including polystyrene foam used for food, single-use plastic straws, plastic cutlery, and plastic shopping bags, by the end of 2029.
This is a way to deal with packaging waste that is difficult to collect and recycle, has no economic value,...
Circular Economy: European Commission proposes action to promote recycling in 18 member states at risk of failing to meet waste targets
In the Waste Early Warning Report, published June 8 by the European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment, the European Commission identified a list...
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing mankind today. The annual production of plastics worldwide has exceeded 430 million tons, with disposable plastics accounting for up to one-third of the total, of which 70% is directly discarded into the ocean, air and soi...
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is calling on governments to support a global ban and phase-out of the "highest risk and unnecessary" single-use plastic products - such as plastic tableware, e-cigarettes and microplastics in cosmetics.
A new series of reports commissioned by WWF and conduct...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
