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Biopolymers
Study Definitively Proves Degradation of Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics in Oceans, Says Symphony EnvironmentalStudy Definitively Proves Degradation of Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics in Oceans, Says Symphony Environmental

The successful conclusion of the five-year study confirms that oxo-biodegradable plastic, as distinct from oxo-degradable plastic, properly biodegrades in the open environment and is not toxic, said the company.

byClare Goldsberry
Apr 5, 2021
roads and buildings
Automotive & Mobility
Build Back Better, with a Little Help from PlasticsBuild Back Better, with a Little Help from Plastics
byNorbert Sparrow
Apr 5, 2021
6 Min Read
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Legislation & Regulations
Securities Litigation Firm Issues Shareholder Alert on Danimer ScientificSecurities Litigation Firm Issues Shareholder Alert on Danimer Scientific
byClare Goldsberry
Apr 2, 2021
1 Min Read
recycled resins
Advanced Recycling
American Chemistry Council Applauds Virginia’s Advanced Recycling LawAmerican Chemistry Council Applauds Virginia’s Advanced Recycling Law
byClare Goldsberry
Mar 30, 2021
3 Min Read
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Automotive & Mobility
EVs and ICE Vehicles Will Need to Share the Road for a Long TimeEVs and ICE Vehicles Will Need to Share the Road for a Long Time
byClare Goldsberry
Mar 30, 2021
5 Min Read
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Legislation & Regulations
Anti-Plastics Bill Would ‘Devastate’ Manufacturing, US Economy, According to Plastics Industry AssociationAnti-Plastics Bill Would ‘Devastate’ Manufacturing, US Economy, According to Plastics Industry Association
byClare Goldsberry
Mar 25, 2021
7 Min Read
John Oliver
Mechanical Recycling
John Oliver Talks Sh** . . . I Mean, Plastics
John Oliver Talks Sh** . . . I Mean, Plastics
Mar 23, 2021
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4 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
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Legislation & Regulations
RecyClass Clarifies Recyclability Claims Made by Polymateria
RecyClass Clarifies Recyclability Claims Made by Polymateria
Mar 15, 2021
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
chimera
Biopolymers
The Dream of Plastics that Simply Disappear Has Become a Nightmare
The Dream of Plastics that Simply Disappear Has Become a Nightmare
Mar 11, 2021
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3 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Chameleon visual seal-assurance technology on uncoated Tyvek
Medical
Visual Seal-Assurance System Compatible with Uncoated Tyvek
Visual Seal-Assurance System Compatible with Uncoated Tyvek
Mar 3, 2021
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2 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
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Packaging
The Unintended Consequences of the Polluter Pays Principle
The Unintended Consequences of the Polluter Pays Principle
Feb 26, 2021
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Eastman's Cristal 400 Renew material
Packaging
Cosmetics Packaging Supplier Axilone Adopts Eastman’s Sustainable Materials
Cosmetics Packaging Supplier Axilone Adopts Eastman’s Sustainable Materials
Jan 12, 2021
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2 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
judge's gavel
Legislation & Regulations
Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to Formosa Plastics’ $9.4-Billion Louisiana Complex
Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge to Formosa Plastics’ $9.4-Billion Louisiana Complex
Jan 11, 2021
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2 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Legislation & Regulations
Trump Incited DC Violence, Says National Association of Manufacturers
Trump Incited DC Violence, Says National Association of Manufacturers
Jan 6, 2021
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2 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
fake Lego set
Legislation & Regulations
Keeping Them Honest: China Gets Tough on Counterfeiters; US Cracks Down on False Labeling
Keeping Them Honest: China Gets Tough on Counterfeiters; US Cracks Down on False Labeling
Jan 6, 2021
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Legislation & Regulations
For Activists, No Good Deed from Plastics Industry Can Go Unpunished
For Activists, No Good Deed from Plastics Industry Can Go Unpunished
Jan 5, 2021
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
White House podium
Legislation & Regulations
A Plastics Industry Wish List for the Biden Administration
A Plastics Industry Wish List for the Biden Administration
Jan 5, 2021
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4 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
green scales of justice
Legislation & Regulations
Symphony Environmental Sues EU over Single-Use Plastics Directive
Symphony Environmental Sues EU over Single-Use Plastics Directive
Dec 22, 2020
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
roll of Canadian dollars
Advanced Recycling
Don't Give Loop Industries $100 Million, Hindenburg Research Founder Urges Canadian Officials
Don't Give Loop Industries $100 Million, Hindenburg Research Founder Urges Canadian Officials
Dec 21, 2020
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Santa checking naughty and nice list
Injection Molding
New Jersey Gets Lump of Coal in 2020 Naughty and Nice Awards
New Jersey Gets Lump of Coal in 2020 Naughty and Nice Awards
Dec 18, 2020
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
factory audit
Advanced Recycling
Loop Industries Completes Independent Review Confirming Effectiveness of Depolymerization Technology
Loop Industries Completes Independent Review Confirming Effectiveness of Depolymerization Technology
Dec 15, 2020
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
elephant tusks
Packaging
Anti-Plastics Activists Shower Amazon with Praise . . . for Denying the Science
Anti-Plastics Activists Shower Amazon with Praise . . . for Denying the Science
Dec 14, 2020
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
electric car charging station
Automotive & Mobility
EVs Are a Risky Bet
EVs Are a Risky Bet
Dec 11, 2020
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5 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
US protestors
Legislation & Regulations
Activists Pressure Biden to Be #PlasticFreePresident
Activists Pressure Biden to Be #PlasticFreePresident
Dec 10, 2020
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8 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Injection Molding
Let’s Talk Reshoring
Let’s Talk Reshoring
Dec 8, 2020
byPlasticsToday Staff
chessboard pitting USA against China
Business
Reshoring Continues to Trend, as Chinese Policies Put a Chill on Business Relations
Reshoring Continues to Trend, as Chinese Policies Put a Chill on Business Relations
Dec 1, 2020
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9 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
EPA National Recycling Goal logo
Legislation & Regulations
America’s Plastic Makers Call on Congress to Support EPA’s First-Ever National Recycling Goal
America’s Plastic Makers Call on Congress to Support EPA’s First-Ever National Recycling Goal
Nov 28, 2020
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3 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
green scales of justice
Legislation & Regulations
New Jersey Sues Solvay and Arkema over Contaminated Drinking Water
New Jersey Sues Solvay and Arkema over Contaminated Drinking Water
Nov 17, 2020
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3 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
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Industry Trends
Manufacturing Fortunes Mixed Under Biden
Manufacturing Fortunes Mixed Under Biden
Nov 17, 2020
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4 Min Read
byRob Spiegel
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Advanced Recycling
Coca-Cola Terminates Agreement with Loop Industries
Coca-Cola Terminates Agreement with Loop Industries
Nov 12, 2020
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3 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
doctor taking bribe
Medical
Medtronic Fined $9.2 Million in Kickback Scheme
Medtronic Fined $9.2 Million in Kickback Scheme
Nov 2, 2020
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2 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
judge's gavel
Advanced Recycling
Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Loop Industries
Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Loop Industries
Oct 19, 2020
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Canadian flag
Legislation & Regulations
Canada’s Plastics Ban Could Undermine USMCA; Claims of Toxicity Contradict Science
Canada’s Plastics Ban Could Undermine USMCA; Claims of Toxicity Contradict Science
Oct 8, 2020
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3 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
paper and plastic bags
Packaging
New Jersey Bans All Retail Paper and Plastic Bags
New Jersey Bans All Retail Paper and Plastic Bags
Sep 29, 2020
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4 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
California Capitol building in Sacramento
Legislation & Regulations
California Governor Signs Nation’s First Mandatory Recycled-Content Bill
California Governor Signs Nation’s First Mandatory Recycled-Content Bill
Sep 28, 2020
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2 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry

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