Tag: biobased plastic

ACC issues principles to support growth of biobased plastics innovation in U.S.

ACC issues principles to support growth of biobased plastics innovation in U.S.

February 10, 2024 |

In Washington D.C., The American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division (ACC) released a set of principles and definitions to promote policies that support responsible growth of commercially available and viable biobased plastic production and bolster solutions that can help U.S. companies reach their sustainability goals more rapidly. “Moving to more recycled and renewable materials for plastic […]

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Compostable biobased plastic could be future to “ghost nets” problem

Compostable biobased plastic could be future to “ghost nets” problem

January 22, 2024 |

In South Africa, fishing nets lost at sea are a major source of plastic pollution in the ocean. These so-called “ghost nets” drift globally, ensnaring and killing fish, dolphins, seals, birds, and sea turtles. They can last up to 600 years, releasing microplastics as they slowly degrade. Now South African initiative Catchgreen, is developing a […]

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