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A 20/20 view of sustainable packaging

GreenBiz

As one of the first environmental concerns companies began to tackle proactively, interest and efforts had notable resurgence in the last few years, partly spurred by the attention on ocean plastic. . From paper vs. plastic to reusable vs. single use. Paper cups usually have unrecyclable plastic coatings.

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Packaging materials usage snapshot profiles mixed progress

Envirotec Magazine

And in 2021, more plastic waste was recycled domestically than exported, for the first time. For example, we can see that since 2011, UK domestic recycling of plastic packaging has increased steadily. In 2021, it exceeded the amount of plastic waste exported for the first time.

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On the Need for a Global Ban on the Production, Distribution, and Sale of Plastic Water Bottles

Unsustainable

The banning of disposable plastic water bottles is the most reasonable, sustainable, and conscientious plan for the future; and this ban should begin now. Furthermore, there is no simple solution to this issue, as plastic is produced by many different industries for many different purposes. In fact, Gleick and Cooley (2009, para.

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Aptera returns from the dead, unveils 1,000-mile EV

Charged

The team has redesigned every mechanical system of the car, taking advantage of a decade’s worth of advances in computing, fluid dynamics and additive metal manufacturing, as well as an EV component supply chain that didn’t exist in 2009 when they first planned to produce a vehicle. with the goal of raising $2.5 Chris Anthony told Voelcker.

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Say No To Styrofoam: Eco-Friendly Take Out Boxes

Green Business Bureau

We now have the knowledge about how harmful single-use plastics can be for our environment, so there is no reason to still use these containers in your restaurant. Most takeout boxes are made from polystyrene plastic foam, also known as styrofoam, one of the leading materials in marine litter. The Hazards of Styrofoam Takeout Boxes.

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‘I Am a Plastic Bag’ is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles

AGreenLiving

Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched a new product, called “I Am a Plastic Bag”, aimed at recycling single-use plastic and leaving behind a net-zero carbon footprint from production. Anya Hindmarch Images via Anya Hindmarch.

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‘I Am a Plastic Bag’ is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles

AGreenLiving

Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched a new product, called “I Am a Plastic Bag”, aimed at recycling single-use plastic and leaving behind a net-zero carbon footprint from production. Anya Hindmarch Images via Anya Hindmarch.