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Award, Biorefinery, Clean technology, Energy, Environment, Government, Investments, Press Release, Processing, R&D, RecycleUS DOE Selects Awardees for Phase I Innovation Projects
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I am interested in this news as not only does it gives me hope that the US Department of Energy (DOE) still give grants that not only boost small businesses but these small businesses are focusing on research projects targeting bio-based materials production, processes that lower carbon footprint as well as enabling circular carbon economy…
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Adidas launched its fully recyclable running shoe
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adidas recently announced the introduction of its 100% recyclable performance running shoe under the FUTURECRAFT.LOOP line, where the entire shoe is made by using one type of material and no glue, it can be repurposed again and again into another pair of high-performance running shoes. BASF contributed the materials and processing know-how to this product…
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Chemical Recycling Europe Officially Launched
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A new non-profit organization, Chemical Recycling Europe, was created on 22 January 2019 with the vision of establishing an industry platform for developing and promoting cutting-edge chemical recycling technologies for polymer waste across Europe. The new association aims to deepen collaboration with the EU Institutions and develop positive industry-wide relationships throughout the whole chemical recycling…
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TerraCycle Launches Loop Circular Delivery Service
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I’m trying to understand blockchain and my head is spinning a bit so let me go back to more familiar matters such as plastic recycling. According to recycling company TerraCycle, it has launched a new circular delivery service for consumers called Loop, which is supported by consumer products and food companies such as Procter &…
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adidas & NHL launch upcycled 2019 All-Star Game Jerseys
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I got hooked into watching the Islanders ice hockey games and this news makes me want to buy a Jersey shirt (except there’s no women’s size for this particular Jersey!!) adidas and the National Hockey League (NHL) unveiled the new adizero Authentic jerseys for the 2019 Honda NHL® All-Star Game – the first-ever NHL hockey…
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US plastic bottle recycling dips in 2017
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Articles and news on plastic waste and recycling seem to be prevalent in 2018 and this will probably continue in 2019. A recent article from Reuters noted that the European Union are passing regulations on minimizing marine litter. Several consumer brands are looking at increasing their use of recycled packaging as well as minimizing the use of…
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Corona Launches Plastic-Free Six-Pack Rings
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Corona announced that it will pilot plastic-free six-pack rings in select markets as part of the brand’s commitment with Parley for the Oceans to lead the industry with eco-friendly packaging. The partnership began with a commitment to protect 100 islands by 2020 and expands to include the pursuit of scalable innovation that can change the…