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Millions of household products to become biodegradable within seven years: New roadmap

Envirotec Magazine

Led by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the task force brought together leaders from some of the largest chemical using, product-making, and waste management companies to share information and work out a way forward for the global polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) industry.

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Tool aims to improve the assessment of chemical persistence in the environment

Envirotec Magazine

More regulatory measures have created dual challenges for the global chemicals industry: first, the significantly higher demands for chemical biodegradation testing and persistence assessments; and second, the fact that these assessments are highly complex and full of challenges, with notable gaps in available guidance.

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Project sets out to create compostable crop sensors

Envirotec Magazine

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. The team aim to make the patch completely biodegradable, and capable of nourishing the soil once it reaches the end of its period of usefulness.

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Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing. Sizes run from 0 to 12. Valani Images via Valani.

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Recent Deals – 27 April

CleanTech Group

Looking for the latest information on cleantech deals? Agriculture & Food Hazel Technologies, developer of biodegradable capsules. Find insight on recent innovation developments here.

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Study: Microplastics found in 90 per cent of leading cosmetics products

Business Green

Little is known about the impacts of microplastics on human health, nor the biodegradability of such small pieces of synthetic polymers on the environment. Plastic Soup Foundation is more interested in unduly alarming consumers than providing them with meaningful information," the trade association said in a statement. "It

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How to Reduce Your Business Waste In 2021: Top Tips

The Environmental Blog

Using this information, you can look more closely at identifying the root of the problem and then finding a greener solution. Even consider how you can use biodegradable and compostable packing materials instead. ’ Paper is indeed biodegradable, but that’s certainly no reason to waste it.

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