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Articles for Bioplastics

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Odisha Startup Converts Seafood Waste into Bioplastics

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Scientists at Natnov Bioscience, a biotech startup in Odisha recognised by the Union government’s Start-up India initiative and the state’s Mukhya Mantri Krishi Udyog Yojana, are making remarkable strides in addressing seafood waste. The circular bio-economy concept aims to repurpose waste into renewable resources, addressing critical global concerns like environmental degradation and food security. “So far, we have valorized …

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The only thing that blocks adoption of more sustainable plastics is our obsession with fossil fuels
1 year, 1 month ago

The only thing that blocks adoption of more sustainable plastics is our obsession with fossil fuels

Salon  

When the San Francisco sea lion named Blonde Bomber made one of his regular appearances at the city's Pier 39, residents were alarmed at the plastic strap wrapped around his neck. "We know that conventional fossil fuel-based plastics are subsidized by taxpayers footing the bill for waste management." "Realizing the potential benefits of biobased materials requires attention to responsible sourcing, …

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Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up
2 years, 5 months ago

Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a world increasingly troubled …

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Sugarcane regions urged to look at producing bioplastics, but viability a concern
4 years, 6 months ago

Sugarcane regions urged to look at producing bioplastics, but viability a concern

ABC  

As Queensland cane farmers and mills grapple with low sugar prices, a North Queensland politician has renewed calls for the industry to diversify by manufacturing bioplastics. "Viability is the main word in this because at the end of the day we need government policy behind these things for it to take off," he said. "From 2004 there's been a lot …

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Compostable ‘bioplastics’ make inroads with consumers
5 years, 10 months ago

Compostable ‘bioplastics’ make inroads with consumers

Associated Press  

Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics — especially single-use items like bags, straws and picnic tableware — many supermarkets and vendors are offering an array of compostable alternatives made from plant fibers or starches. “The market for compostable products is growing at an incredible pace,” says Olga Kachook, sustainability manager for Petaluma, California-based World Centric, which makes ones …

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Bioplastics: the solution to India’s plastic pollution woes?
6 years ago

Bioplastics: the solution to India’s plastic pollution woes?

The Hindu  

Mohammed Ashfaq, managing director of the Bengaluru-based Plastobag Industries, recalls the incident that spurred him to make biodegradable plastics. “You can’t divert food crops towards bioplastics, because that may lead to a food crisis,” said P.S.G. If food crops are already a costly way to make plastics, throw in the fact that almost all raw material for bioplastics, like PLA …

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Can home-compostable bioplastics fix Australia's waste woes?
6 years, 1 month ago

Can home-compostable bioplastics fix Australia's waste woes?

ABC  

If you take one of Ellen Burns' energy bars, eat it and throw the wrapper in the compost bin, 13 weeks later you will find nothing but dirt. "When I started running my own business it kind of seemed contradictory because I was creating all this plastic waste and putting that out into the world," Ms Burns said. While there …

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