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New Report Calls Out Chemical Recycling as a ‘False Solution’ to the Plastics Crisis

DeSmogBlog

The plastics and petrochemical industries’ latest purported solution to the plastic pollution crisis – chemical or “advanced” recycling – is essentially a public relations and marketing strategy designed to distract from the urgent need to curb plastic production, a new report contends.

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Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity

Grist

But these policies often address climate change in isolation without regard for other pressing issues like a decline in biodiversity, the contamination of freshwater sources, and the pollution of agricultural soils. Following several long days of negotiations, the nexus report experts celebrate after the text is finally agreed.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. However, these new straws weren’t recyclable, whereas the plastic straws were. The report focuses on bisphenol A (BPA), which is an industrial chemical found in baby bottles and polycarbonate plastics.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The leader in water, hygiene and energy services sells to a diverse collection of institutions such as hospitals, food and beverage providers, as well as heavy industry including power plants and plastic manufacturers. The ride-sharing brand positions this as a radical shift that will benefit communities, partly by reducing pollution.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Green Business Bureau

McDonald’s addressed the environmental issue of plastic pollution by replacing their straws with paper alternatives. However, these new straws weren’t recyclable, whereas the plastic straws were. The report focuses on bisphenol A (BPA), which is an industrial chemical found in baby bottles and polycarbonate plastics.

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12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019

AGreenLiving

Between rainforest fires and ocean pollution, much of the news is grim. Way to cut down on plastic packaging! Robots rejuvenating reefs As we learned in the classic yet highly disturbing film 2001, not all robots are trustworthy. Unlike traditional plastics, no crude oil is required, according to Forbes.

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Best of GBB in 2020: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

Green Business Bureau

Smog Armor is an exciting, new eco-friendly paint brand that has created a solution to tackle and eliminate indoor air pollution by adding a mineral that actively purifies the air wherever the paint is used. SMOG ARMOR. MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL.