biodegradable
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Garbage out of recycled fertilizers: New tools developed in collaboration across the entire bio-chain improve bio-waste quality management
There will no longer be cases where plastic shreds are delivered to the field among the soil products. Glass and metal packaging residues, pharmaceuticals and other impurities also want to be removed from the biowaste […]
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Gardener's tip list: How to use plastic sustainably and avoid sowing microplastics in the soil
Keep your garden's plastic load under control! The PlastLIFE project, which promotes a circular economy for plastics, will launch a campaign at the end of March for the sustainable use of plastic in home gardens. Plastic can be in the garden […]
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Finally a bag that can actually be recycled – Fashion innovation combines circular economy design, biomaterials refined from residues and recycling technology based on green chemistry
Imagine a bag designed with circular economy principles to be long-lasting, easy to maintain and durable. It is made from a new type of material based on surplus and side streams […]
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Recommendations for biodegradable plastics will help alleviate the microplastic problem
Plastic bags advertised as biodegradable are sold on the market separately, for example in bio-waste containers. However, tests conducted in the PlastLIFE project, which promotes the circular economy of plastics, showed that all tested bio-bags […]
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Ordinary doughnut grease can recover precious metals and extract silver from electronic waste
Researchers from the Universities of Helsinki and Jyväskylä have developed a new, promising method for recovering silver from electronic waste. The technology uses common fatty acids as a solvent. In addition, the process […]
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Home compostable forks and knives on the market – Fiberdom raised millions in funding for its technology
Helsinki-based Fiberdrom, which develops new plastic-free materials, has raised 3,5 million euros in funding. The funding will help the company accelerate its growth and hone […]
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The world's first biodegradable hot melt adhesive holds a salad box together – Suitable for recyclable and compostable packaging
The world’s first biodegradable and compostable hot melt adhesive is moving from the testing phase to industrial use. The hot melt adhesive, called Biomelt, has been developed by the Lempää-based chemical company Kiilto. Hot melt adhesive innovation is being taken up by […]
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Voting on packaging recycling regulation set to be difficult – Last moments to finalize EU green development laws
The European Union is busy trying to complete the legislation it wants before the next European Parliament elections, which will be held in May-June 2024. For example, the European […]
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