RIKEN develops fully ecologically degradable plastic with potential for industrial versatility

19 Dec 2024 The material is formed using "cross-linked salt bridges"—a chemical structure that dissolves upon exposure to saltwater or soil. Once these bridges break, the plastic disintegrates into its chemical components, which can be completely metabolized by bacteria.

11 Nov 2024 PET Bottle

Media: Launch of world’s first commercial bio-PET bottles marked milestone in sustainable packaging

Suntory will be the first company to incorporate these bio-PET bottles, starting with an initial rollout of 45 million bottles across selected product lines in Japan. Suntory plans to expand the adoption of bio-PET across more products

04 Nov 2024

Canada to slash $720 billion in carbon industry subsidies to meet emissions targets

The plan, expected on Monday, will cut C$1 billion ($760 million) annually in federal support for oil, gas, and coal production as part of Canada’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-45% from 2005 levels by 2030.

25 Oct 2024

TekniPlex Healthcare leads the way with bio-based PVC for medical applications

TekniPlex Healthcare has made a groundbreaking advancement by becoming the first healthcare solutions company to introduce bio-based PVC for medical applications. This innovative material matches the performance and composition of conventional PVC resins

25 Oct 2024

Fortum Recycling & Waste Makes groundbreaking advances in biodegradable plastic production from CO2 emissions

One of the standout benefits of this CO2-based biodegradable plastic is its recyclability, contributing to a closed carbon cycle. Additionally, it decomposes naturally without leaving harmful microplastics behind

11 Oct 2024

Media: India overtakes China as world's largest plastic polluter

India's growing plastic emissions are primarily driven by its rapidly expanding population, which produces more waste than the country's infrastructure can effectively manage.

27 Sep 2024

Media: Major retailers in Malaysia to eliminate single-use plastic bags

Shoppers are encouraged to adopt reusable bags as a sustainable alternative to reduce plastic waste. The initiative is projected to cut approximately 200 million single-use plastic bags annually.

30 Apr 2024

MEDIA: Global efforts intensify to tackle plastic pollution crisis

This issue gained international attention at the 2022 UN Environmental Assembly, prompting a call for a binding agreement to combat plastic pollution.

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