Microplastics

EQS-News: Lenzing presents innovative concept combining sustainable glacier protection and circularity for textiles

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Climate change, Corporate sustainability, Recycling, Lenzing AG, International, Business, Partnership, Food chain, Microplastics, Climate, BIO, United Nations, Cellulose, University, Nature, Wood, Creativity, Ice, Animal, Snow, UNOG, Tourism

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has created a unique, innovative concept that contributes to the sustainable protection of our glaciers while inspiring collective action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain.

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  • Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose for the textile and nonwovens industries, has created a unique, innovative concept that contributes to the sustainable protection of our glaciers while inspiring collective action for sustainable practices and a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain.
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    The covering of a small area with the new material made from LENZING™ fibers was tested for the first time during a field test on the Stubai Glacier.
  • This was confirmed in a study conducted by the University of Innsbruck and the Austrian glacier lift operators on the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol (Austria).
  • Lenzing takes this pioneering innovation project as an opportunity to inspire collaborative action towards sustainable practices and circularity in the textile value chain.

Beyond Plastic Introduces First All-Natural Beverage Industry Plastic Bottle Cap

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
PHA, Environment, University, Microplastics, Polymer, Plastic

Completely biodegradable solution to replace conventional petroleum-based plastic bottle cap

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  • Commerce, California--(Newsfile Corp. - March 14, 2024) - Beyond Plastic has introduced the first-ever completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap to hit the market.
  • The Beyond Plastic bottle cap contains zero microplastics and causes no harm to the environment, unlike traditional plastics.
  • Plastic bottle caps rank as the second most prevalent of the top five plastic pollutants found on our shores.
  • Beyond Plastic has introduced the first-ever completely biodegradable plastic bottle cap.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Shares Industry Update on Recombinant Spider Silk from Waste Plastics

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
RPI, Dragon silk, ANN, A-DNA, Microorganism, Recycling, Pseudomonas, Microplastics, Polyethylene, Silk, Research, News, Bacteria, Food, Molecular biology, KBLB, Plastic, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, OTCQB

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Kraig Labs" or "the Company"), comments on an exciting advancement in spider silk engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ("RPI").

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) ("Kraig Labs" or "the Company"), comments on an exciting advancement in spider silk engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ("RPI").
  • Researchers at RPI published a paper in Microbial Cell Factories outlining a new and novel method of creating spider silk protein from waste plastics.
  • Kraig Labs' recombinant spider silk production model utilizes traditional silk production systems involving planting mulberry trees to harvest and feed the leaves to silkworms.
  • The Company's specialized silkworms have been scientifically enhanced through molecular biology to create recombinant spider silk cocoons that are reeled to produce spider silk yarns and fabrics.

Sparxell Raises $3.2m to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigments

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Green Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Fashion, Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Environment, Retail, Other Science, Research, Sustainability, Finance, Venture Capital, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Professional Services, Science, Textiles, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Paint, Beauty, Microplastics, Demeter, Nature, Plant, Animal

Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.

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  • Sparxell’s pigments use the same material that many plants and animals use to produce vivid, durable, and fade-resistant colourants.
  • The products are toxin-free and fully biodegradable with a colour intensity that lasts longer than traditional colourants and pigments on the market.
  • The colourants market is worth an estimated $38 billion and is expected to grow to over $100 billion by 2030 *.
  • Sparxell has already engaged in product innovation partnerships with blue-chip companies across different industries including leading car manufacturers, world-leading high-end fashion brands, and cosmetic goods manufacturers.

Global Biodegradable Microbeads Market Report 2024, with Profiles of Ajinomoto, Andritz, Asahi Kasei, BASF, Bioweg, CELLiCON, Croda, Daicel, Green Science, Lactips, LignoPure, Naturbeads and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Cosmetics, Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Polysaccharide, Microplastics, BASF, Market, Asahi Kasei, Health, Agriculture, Research, Classification, Polyester, Food, Detergent, Protein, Skin, Drink, USD

The "Global Market for Biodegradable Microbeads 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Market for Biodegradable Microbeads 2024-2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Plastic microbeads are a multi-billion dollar market, with applications in markets ranging from cosmetics to oil & gas.
  • Replacement of plastic microbeads with biodegradable and non-toxic alternatives is increasingly important and the market will grow to meet both regulatory demands and increased use of microbeads in healthcare (e.g.
  • Many companies have curtailed their use or pivoted to natural alternatives, but it still represents a sizeable global market.

New York Yacht Club American Magic Selects bioaqualife as Official Shrinkwrap Partner

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organization, Partnership, Microplastics, NYYC, Transport, ASTM, America's Cup, League cup, E84, Magic, Entertainment

NARRAGANSETT, R.I., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bioaqualife is proud to announce that it is an official shrinkwrap partner of New York Yacht Club American Magic, the US Challenger for the 37th America's Cup.

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  • NARRAGANSETT, R.I., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bioaqualife is proud to announce that it is an official shrinkwrap partner of New York Yacht Club American Magic, the US Challenger for the 37th America's Cup.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with American Magic for the 2024 America's Cup," said Carsten Petersen, General Manager of bioaqualife.
  • "American Magic is proud to align with bioaqualife because of their biowrap products," said Tyson Lamond, Chief Operating Officer of American Magic.
  • Through this partnership, bioaqualife and American Magic intend to raise awareness about the need for environmental conservation.

Coway Water Purifiers Certified for Microplastic Removal

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Eating, Health, NSF International, WWF, WQA, Particulates, Nanoparticle, Microplastics, NSF, World Health Organization, Plastic, Pollution, Water, Safety, WHO, Water Quality Association, Intertek, Bottled water

Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.

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  • Coway has certified its water purifiers for their performance and microplastic removal with the assistance of international bodies.
  • To date, 26 of Coway's direct-flow water purifiers, a.k.a NanoTrap water purifiers, and 3 NanoTrap filters have been certified as conforming to the NSF/ANSI 401 standards by the Water Quality Association (WQA).
  • By Intertek's validation for microplastic removal performance, Coway's reverse osmosis water purifiers are verified to reduce nanoparticles with an efficiency of over 99%.
  • [2]Coway's exclusive performance testing methodology for water purifiers was approved and adopted as a test protocol by Intertek for evaluating and certifying microplastic removal efficacy.

Leaf Home & Nextdoor partner to reach neighbors all over the U.S. to raise awareness around the benefits of filtered water

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Chlorine, Taste, Learning, Trust, Microplastics, Smell, Leaf, PFA, City, Water quality, Water, Safety, Habit, Drinking water, Bottled water

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Leaf Home™ highlights a significant disconnect between Americans' concerns about drinking water and their actual habits. The study reveals that, despite citing contaminants as their top worry, a vast majority of Americans (63%) have never had their drinking water tested. Additionally, the study found a significant rise in bottled water consumption (69%), increasing by nearly 20% since 2022. These findings also showcase a dependence on unreliable indicators of water safety, such as taste and appearance, and a lack of awareness about threats from microplastics and forever chemicals.

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  • A report from Leaf Home finds rising bottled water consumption, untested taps, and low public awareness of threats to drinking water.
  • "There's a surprising contrast between people's behavior, concerns, and awareness of water issues," said Jon Bostock, CEO at Leaf Home.
  • By working together, Leaf Home and Nextdoor aim to raise awareness about water quality and provide actionable solutions for healthier homes.
  • As 95% of Nextdoor neighbors are the main/joint household decision-makers, Nextdoor is the perfect place to drive awareness around Leaf Home's filtered water solutions.

GO BEYOND HEALTHY HYDRATION WITH SALTHEAD™ - AVAILABLE AT NUTRISHOP

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Health, Choline, Cell, Microplastics, Tissue, XP2, Electrolyte, Overalls, Athlete, ISSA, Dehydration, Water, Drinking water

HENDERSON, Nev., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NUTRISHOP® continues to lead the way in nutritional supplement innovation with its latest offering from Xcelerated Performance Products® (XP2): SALTHEAD™. This product's advanced formula goes beyond standard electrolyte replenishment with its inclusion of 100% Pink Himalayan Salt, 72 trace minerals, and a generous dose of the brain-boosting nootropic Choline Bitartrate. In a world where dehydration often goes unnoticed, SALTHEAD emerges as a smart solution for your body and mind. 

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  • "SALTHEAD bridges the gap between healthy hydration and overall vitality," Bryon McLendon, founder and CEO of Nutrishop.
  • Merely having water in your body doesn't guarantee hydration; it's about ensuring that the water reaches your tissues.
  • Taste Matters: Available in Salty Watermelon and Salty Raspberry flavors, SALTHEAD provides a refreshingly tasty way to stay hydrated, healthy, and replenished.
  • SALTHEAD is available exclusively at Nutrishop locations nationwide and can be conveniently purchased online at NutrishopUSA.com .

Algenesis Unveils Groundbreaking Biodegradable TPU Material, Pioneering a Future Without Microplastics

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Research, Health, Microplastics, Toxicology, Scientific Reports, Nutrient, Environment, Recycling, UCSD, Partnership, SAN, UC, Trelleborg, Mortality, Bacteria, University, TPU, Nature, Carbon, Shoe, Plastic, Microbiology, Petroleum, Soil, Agriculture

These findings point to an urgent need to remove existing microplastics from the environment, while simultaneously adopting sustainable materials that do not produce these persistent microplastics.

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  • These findings point to an urgent need to remove existing microplastics from the environment, while simultaneously adopting sustainable materials that do not produce these persistent microplastics.
  • Algenesis' latest breakthrough is the development of a bio-based TPU that directly addresses the microplastics crisis thanks to its biodegradability.
  • Algenesis demonstrated in its study that tiny plastic particles from this new TPU are able to rapidly biodegrade under home composting conditions.
  • Algenesis' biodegradable TPU material represents a major leap forward in reducing the production and accumulation of microplastics, thus safeguarding our ecosystems and human health.