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rePurpose

GreenBiz

rePurpose Global is a movement of conscious consumers & businesses going Plastic Neutral by financing the removal of ocean-bound plastic worldwide. We are here to reinvent the wheel of the world’s resource economy - one where our duty to protect the planet is ethically shared among manufacturers, consumers, and recycler.

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Remind packaging designers to remember the basics, says recycling group

Envirotec Magazine

Plastics recycling charity RECOUP has called on packaging designers and specifiers not to forget the basics when it comes to plastic packaging recyclability. Although current trends may seek to explore new innovations in packaging, often the fundamentals for designing for recyclability are forgotten.

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Circular economy startups compete at Circularity 2020, taking on shoes to shelf-life

GreenBiz

On the supply side, we only partner with ethical and sustainable brands who manufacture natural toxin-free clothing using organic agricultural practices, which regenerate natural systems,” Butler said. “We Also, we helped design clothes with natural and monofibers that are recyclable. and help to keep our clothes out of landfills.".

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FMCG and retail firms join forces in a bid to stabilise the value of plastic recyclate in the UK

Envirotec Magazine

z International, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever announce plans to finance and launch £1m Flexible Plastic Fund. Manufacturers, retailers and recyclers urged to join the collaboration. Fund designed to drive progress towards household collection of flexible plastic for recycling.

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Ecosystems for good: How collaborator networks achieve sustainability

GreenBiz

One key area where this can have an impact is plastic recycling. Around 90 percent of plastic used is not recycled — and reducing this number is crucial to achieving SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. .

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Why California is suing ExxonMobil for ‘perpetuating the lie’ of plastic recycling

The Verge: Energy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that his office had launched an investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries alleged role in causing a plastic pollution crisis on April 28th, 2022, in Playa Del Rey, California. Why go after ExxonMobil over recycling?

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Great ways to reduce plastic use in your home: Part 1 – what and why

Low Impact

Are you struggling to reduce plastic use in your home? In this first instalment from Ethical.net, we learn why we should be aiming to reduce our plastic use, why recycling isn’t enough and how to get stated reducing food-related plastic waste. Plastic is absolutely everywhere.

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