Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Most plastic pollution comes from inadequate collection and disposal of larger plastic debris known as macroplastics, but leakage of microplastics (synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm in diameter) from things like industrial plastic pellets, synthetic textiles, road markings and tyre wear are also a serious concern.

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Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 242

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can download the entire report here. These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations. Aquaculture becomes a net-positive. Heather Clancy. Mon, 02/22/2021 - 00:15.

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Seafood Startups Health Sustainability 513

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

For instance, polyethylene plastic bags will decompose over 20 years to produce microplastics that remain in the environment. The standards are globally recognized, and although they were originally developed for plastics, they can be used to test food packaging , paper products , textiles, and more. Download Now.

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Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How Companies are Growing Profits and Making Climate Progress Case Studies Download Report Introduction The transition to net zero is the greatest economic threat and multi-trillion dollar opportunity of this generation. Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics.

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Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 45

AGreenLiving

JULY 1, 2020

You can download posters from the website urging people to avoid single-use straws , takeout containers, plastic bags and other pitfalls of modern life. While putting a plastic bag in your trash can is exceedingly convenient, plastic stays in the landfill forever, eventually breaking down into microplastics that can harm animals.

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Plastics Waste Waste Microplastics 36

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can download the entire report here. ” These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations. Among the emerging U.S.

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Seafood Startups Carbon Health 28