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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. Recycling takes center stage. Used packages need to be recycled.

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Packaging materials usage snapshot profiles mixed progress

Envirotec Magazine

Domestic recycling of aluminium packaging has remained static over the 2015-2022 period, while waste exports grew rapidly. 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.

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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.

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Say No To Styrofoam: Eco-Friendly Take Out Boxes

Green Business Bureau

Packaging leftovers in recyclable or biodegradable takeout containers leaves a lasting impression of social and environmental awareness on your customers. 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.

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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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The real thing: Coca Cola European Partners' Joe Franses unpacks the drinks giant's net zero agenda

Business Green

However, Franses also suggests that the plan is in line with a history of corporate climate leadership from CCEP, pointing out that the firm, which is part-owned by the Coca-Cola Company, was among the first 10 companies globally to set a science-based target back in 2009 and has reduced its emissions by more than 30 per cent over the past decade.