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People, Planet or Plastic ?

75% of people want single-use plastics banned, global survey finds | Reuters

Microplastics increase the toxicity of organic pollutants in the environment by a factor of 10

U.N. pact may restrict plastic production. Big Oil aims to stop it | Reuters

100 Nations Take Action To Save Oceans from Illegal Fishing and Plastic Pollution

UN Environment Assembly to tackle plastics, green recovery and chemicals : UNEP

World must work together to tackle plastic ocean threat: WWF

Plastic pollution in oceans on track to rise for decades

Potentially Harmful Chemicals Released by Reusable Plastic Bottles

As China tackles plastic pollution at home, it feeds the scourge globally

Plastic, chemical pollution beyond planet’s safe limit: study

United Nations recommends bioplastics as sustainable alternative to conventional plastics

It’s time to shift to net-zero emissions plastics @ WEF

Brands

‘Naturally Good’: Nivea debuts carbon-saving bio-based jars

Toy firm Mattel aims to construct a sustainable future with new bio-plastics building sets | BusinessGreen News

Polymers and bio-based closures & coatings | Tetra Pak

Virgin Atlantic Wants To Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel
( SAF ) From Waste Plastic In The US

Coke’s 100 billion bottle problem

Casio makes new Pro Trek PRW-61 from more biodegradable biomass plastics

Goodyear develops 70% sustainable-material tire

Apple Goes Green : Why Getting Rid of Plastic Packaging Could Be Good for Business – CEO Tim Cook

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy devices to utilize repurposed ocean-bound plastics

Brands, manufacturers unveil list of ‘problematic and unnecessary materials’

Japanese pens become mightier in fight against plastic waste.

Mitsubishi Pencil’s new long-lasting ballpoint pen refills use about 30% less plastic than earlier products.

Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for Keen’s plant-based soles

Regulations

Indian States told to be ready for single-use plastic ban starting July 1

Indian Environment Ministry notifies guidelines on EPR for plastic packaging

Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030

Dubai to introduce charge for single-use plastic bags from July 1

France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

China to ban disposable non-degradable plastic use on flights

New Zealand to ban single-use plastic bags

Chile enacts historic ban on plastic bags

Kenya bans single-use plastics in protected areas

Corporate News

Kaneka to increase its production capacity for Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ in Japan

Sabic, HHI to create circular polymers from ocean-bound plastic

Technology

Leaf-inspired bioplastic shrugs off liquids and biodegrades in soil

MIT’s New Plant-Derived Material Is Tough As Bone and Hard As Aluminum

New measuring method reveals there may be more plastic on than in your salad

Iranian scientist produces space shuttle power via plastic waste in ‘quickest’ process in world

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