
World’s First Biodegradable Water Bottle Set for US Debut
California-based material innovation company Cove announced a partnership with Los Angeles premium organic grocer Erewhon, making it the first retailer for Cove's fully biodegradable water bottles. The bottle and cap ...

Sharjah to ban single-use plastic bags from January 2024
Sharjah will ban single-use plastic bags and materials from January 1, 2024, it was announced on Tuesday. In preparation for the move, from October 1 this year, sales outlets in ...

Angel Yeast partners with PhaBuilder to open PHA factory
Angel Yeast (Yichang, Hubei, China), a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has inked an agreement with Bejing based PhaBuilder Biotechnology (China) to build a large manufacturing base for ...

Biodegradable film developed to replace single use plastic
A biodegradable film for the replacement of single use plastic was recently released during the 256th meeting of the governing body of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at ...

Single use plastic bags banned in New South Wales (Australia) from 6/2022
From 6/2022, single-use plastic bags will be banned in New South Wales, with more bans set to come later in the year. The state has joined the rest of Australia ...

Canada to ban making, importing many single-use plastics from December 2022
June 20 (Reuters) - The government of Canada on Monday published final regulations to prohibit "harmful" single-use plastics, with a ban on manufacturing and importing most of these items to ...

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags from June 2022
Ban will come into effect under the Emirate’s integrated single-use plastic policy. As part of the UAE's vision to enhance sustainable living in Abu Dhabi, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi ...