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Graphene-based packaging presented as first truly biodegradeable and compostable alternative to plastic

Envirotec Magazine

UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. ” The company says it is already in talks with major consumer brands, retailers and food packaging suppliers.

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GM and LG Energy Solution extend battery technology partnership to include prismatic cell development

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LG Energy Solution has experience with prismatic cell production and an extensive patent portfolio on battery design and manufacturing technologies, including packaging. This can reduce EV weight and cost, while simplifying manufacturing by reducing the number of modules and mechanical components.

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Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Options For Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Sustainable Packaging: Customers Expect It. One of the biggest culprits of plastic and styrofoam pollution in the world is the packaging materials that companies use in shipping their products. Businesses need to become more sustainable and shift to more eco friendly packaging. Sustainable Packaging Materials.

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Holding it together: Startup plans first sawdust processing plant in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Sonichem says its ambition is to reduce the reliance on petrochemical-derived ingredients in industries such as cosmetics, packaging and pharmaceuticals.

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Mixed waste processing technology begins trial in Seattle

Envirotec Magazine

Through a patented wet waste processing solution designed to separate, sanitize, and wash food and other organic debris, Juno captures previously unrecoverable paper fibres in the waste stream such as from cups with plastic coatings or paper-based packaging with food contamination. Juno is proven to help solve this problem.”

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Heraeus Electronics and Bosch sign license agreement for inorganic potting

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Heraeus Electronics and Robert Bosch have inked a patent and know-how license agreement to industrialize a ceramic potting compound technology for power electronics. Heraeus Electronics can use Bosch’s patent portfolio to create its inorganic potting compound, CemPack, for power module encapsulation.

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Proterra’s new customizable battery pack offers 25-75 kWh of energy in a compact package

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The new, narrower H Series battery packs are designed to be packaged into standard truck frame rails. Proterra batteries feature patented passive and active safety features and liquid thermal conditioning, and they adhere to safety standards including ISO 26262 (up to ASIL C).