1 December 202228 November 2022First 100% bio-based 3D-printed home unveiled at the University of MaineNew, 600-square-foot prototype features 3D-printed floors, walls and roof of wood fibers and bio-resins
28 October 20226 January 2023Plastic leaching into farmer’s fields at alarming rate: new reportOver time, macroplastics slowly break down into microplastics of shards less than 5mm long – and seep into the soil. When this is transferred to people through the food chain this waste is also impacting human health
9 August 20221 August 2022Metsä Wood’s sustainability targets 2030: Metsä Wood’s sustainability targets are based on Metsä Wood’s strategy and Metsä Group’s sustainability targetsThese targets are set to achieve excellence in sustainability across the supply chain and in our daily work by 2030. Targets are based on the global Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs – set by the United Nations
22 April 202219 April 2022Consumer Goods Companies Announce Position on Chemical Recycling Technologies and Publish Life Cycle AssessmentFor the first time, consumer good companies are joining forces through The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) to set the agenda for the development of new plastic recycling technologies
14 March 20228 March 2022A UN Treaty on plastic pollutionPlastic pollution is rapidly outpacing current efforts to stop it. We need a UN treaty on plastic pollution to amplify existing efforts, through a more coordinated and ambitious approach
30 November 202125 November 2021Sustainable feedstock for an ethical fashion industryDespite other issues, manufacturers see a clear route to better environmental performance in cellulose-based textiles
15 November 202111 November 2021EIB joins UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and strengthens cooperation with UNEPAt the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, UNEP’s Executive Director Inger Andersen and EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle signed the memorandum of understanding and announced the EIB as a new partner of the UN Decade
9 November 20214 November 2021World faces disastrous 2.7C temperature rise on current climate plans, UN warnsReport says countries must strengthen climate ambitions after wasting chance to build back better after COVID
Neuer UN-Bericht: Welt steuert auf 2,7 Grad Erwärmung zuLaut Generalsekretär Guterres droht die internationale Gemeinschaft ihr Ziel zur Begrenzung der Erderwärmung deutlich zu verfehlen
20 August 20219 September 2021UN IPCC releases latest climate change reportThe first instalment of IPCC's 6th Assessment Report (AR6) was released. The report will be completed in 2022
29 July 202127 July 2021UNEP demystifies finance for the circular economyUNEP published a report on financing the circular economy and finds that it could generate 4.5 trillion dollar in economic output by 2030
29 January 202126 January 2021Hemp building materials have big role to play in environmental renewalAccording to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), hemp is a non-toxic feedstock that delivers a number of unique properties for a broad range of building applications
4 September 20202 September 2020New Report: National Guidance for Plastic Pollution Hotspotting and Shaping ActionNew Guidance document covering major types of plastic polymers and products, as well as their leakage and impacts along the full value chain
25 March 202023 March 2020EUBP raises concerns over biased EASAC report on bio-based and biodegradable plasticsStatements implicitly lead to some very questionable recommendations to EU institutions and citizens
31 October 201928 October 2019First annual New Plastics Economy Global Commitment progress report publishedNew Ellen MacArthur Foundation report provides an unprecedented level of transparency on how almost 200 businesses and governments are reshaping the plastics system
7 June 20193 June 2019Tansania verbietet PlastiktütenHerstellern drohe eine Geldstrafe von bis zu einer Milliarde tansanischer Schillinge (etwa 390.000 Euro) oder zwei Jahre Haft
26 April 201920 April 2019Global Chemicals OutlookGlobal goal to minimize adverse impacts of chemicals and waste will not be achieved by 2020
14 March 20198 March 2019Covestro and UN call for Young Champions of the Earth competition participantsEveryone to be encouraged, who wants to make a difference for our planet to apply for the Young Champion of the Earth prize - portal is open until March 31st
12 November 20187 November 2018‘A line in the sand’ – Ellen MacArthur Foundation launches New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to eliminate plastic waste at sourceGlobal Commitment aims to create ‘a new normal’ for plastic packaging
14 June 201812 June 2018Exploring alternative materials to reduce plastic pollutionReport by UN Environment assesses the potential of replacing certain conventional plastics applications with alternative materials
26 April 201824 April 2018Global Bioplastics Market 2018 by Manufacturers, Countries, Type and Application, Forecast to 2023New market research report on “Bioplastics Market 2018 Global Analysis By Key Players – Braskem, NatureWorks, Novamont, BASF, Corbion, DuPont”
22 November 201720 November 2017Many bio-based strategies, national bio-economy strategies look old-fashionedCurrent company bio-based strategies move towards a circular economy, and go beyond just low carbon and clean energy sustainability
5 September 20171 September 2017Kenya imposes world’s strictest ban on single-use plastic bagsKenya seeking to eradicate scourge of plastic waste with stringent measures
22 May 20178 May 2017BASF participates in circular economy initiativesEurope is more active in the concept of Circular Economy while others are trying to catch up
25 January 201723 January 2017Plastic you can drink: A solution for pollution?Balinesian entrepreneur Kevin Kumala found novel solution using cassava for plastic bags
12 December 20168 December 2016Grüner Gegenentwurf – Biokunststoffe bieten nicht nur ökologische VorteileEU prüft Verbot von oxo-Additive enthaltenden Kunststoff-Tragetaschen und unterstützt Standardisierung und Einsatz kompostierbarer Produkte
1 August 201628 July 2016Study: Plastics reduce environmental impactTrucost's latest study, "Plastics and Sustainability: A Valuation of Environmental Benefits, Costs and Opportunities for Continuous Improvement"
29 June 201628 June 2016Biodegradable plastics were never designed to be a solution to marine litterEuropean Bioplastics statement on the UNEP-report agrees the report’s call for further research, development of clear standards for biodegradation in marine environment
16 June 201615 June 2016Better waste management on land essential to solve the problem of marine litterNew UNEP-report states that there are currently no solutions to marine debris
2 February 20162 February 2016Biodegradable Plastics and Marine Litter – Expert reactions to the UNEP reportOpen-Bio research consortium comments on the UNEP (2015) report on "Biodegradable Plastics and Marine Litter. Misconceptions, concerns and impacts on marine environments.”
22 January 201621 January 2016New Plastics Economy report offers blueprint to design a circular future for plasticsBy 2050 oceans are expected to contain more plastics than fish
24 November 201523 November 2015Un report on marine litter – Biodegradable plastics assessed / Oxos pose a threatNew UNEP-report: Biodegradable plastics no help for decreasing the volume of plastic entering the oceans
20 October 201515 October 2015Saubere Kosmetik für saubere UmweltFraunhofer IWM entwickelt biobasierte Ersatzmaterialien für Mikroplastik
10 September 20158 September 2015Study: Seeing the forest and the trees, all 3 trillion of themApproach combines ground-based surveys with satellite imaging to find higher density than anticipated
14 July 201513 July 2015Net-Works: The world’s first inclusive business model to recycle discarded fishing nets – Made in the Philippines and now primed to go globalNet-Works™ tackles ocean pollution with a sustainable supply chain solution that provides a net positive social, environmental and business impact
12 June 201511 June 2015On World Oceans Day new UN report recommends ban of microplastics in cosmeticsReport giving several recommendations for producers and consumers, researchers and policymakers
23 March 201520 March 2015WWF publishes “five-step plan” for a sustainable EU economy"A bio-based economy should not be seen as at odds with plans to support the fiscal economy.”
17 March 201516 March 2015Nature is the 300+ billion euro investment plan to kick-start EuropeNew WWF-report “From crisis to opportunity: Five steps to sustainable European economies
30 June 201428 June 2014How big is your plastic footprint?New research by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost points up the need for companies to consider their plastic footprint
8 May 201412 May 2014Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hamper Pathway to Inclusive Green Economy, Experts SayCO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes mostly responsible of the total increase in greenhouse gas emissions
27 February 201426 February 2014ILUC and the Renewable Fuel Standard: hard data appears for the first timeAfter six years of debate — finally a database appears on actual indirect land use change
27 January 201426 January 2014More consumption not necessary for human well-being, says UN reportGreater food system efficiency and curbs to the expansion of cropland are necessary to prevent the collapse of global ecosystems, says a report presented by the UN at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
19 November 201319 November 2013Women to spearhead next ‘Green Revolution’United Nations calling for new start with massive investments in small farmers
8 March 2010New biorefinery project gets underwayEU-funded project EUROBIOREF to improve the performance of Europe's biorefineries
24 February 2010Studie: Biosprit auf Kosten des Amazonas-UrwaldesGeplanter Ausbau von Ethanol- und Biodiesel-Produktion in Brasilien könnte auch indirekt die Zerstörung des Regenwaldes forcieren