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Graphene-based packaging presented as first truly biodegradeable and compostable alternative to plastic

Envirotec Magazine

UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. And so it is being presented as the first commercially viable alternative to plastics. Such plastics make up 23 percent of marine waste.

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Reusable packaging provides untapped payoffs for business

GreenBiz

If not, you were probably born during the plastics-era, which began about 50 years ago. Today, plastic has taken over. In 2018, 40 percent of the 360 million tonnes of plastics produced globally were converted to packaging. Remember the time when milk was delivered to your door in reusable glass bottles?

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From Food Scraps to Fuel Cells: The Science Behind Hyundai’s Waste-to-Hydrogen Tech

Hydrogen Fuel News

These efforts underline the potential of hydrogen as a versatile and sustainable energy source, addressing both environmental and logistical challenges. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Revolutionize Logistics Hyundai has rolled out a fleet of 21 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks at its Georgia Metaplant, a milestone in sustainable logistics.

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How two companies are building systems to scale reuse, which is vital for a circular economy

GreenBiz

In the past few years, as consumers looked to cut down on plastic waste at the grocery store, more mainstream supermarkets turned to bulk shopping bins as a solution. In 2017, when LimeLoop, an IoT solution for sustainable e-commerce shipping logistics, started, it was in response to the amount of waste caused by e-commerce.

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Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling factory in Germany

Charged

The multi-stage mechanical process sorts and separates plastics, copper, aluminum and iron. The project looks at the entire process chain for recycling, including logistics and reintegration concepts. The plant has an annual capacity of 2,500 metric tons and an expected recovery rate of more than 96%.

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HelloFresh would like to clear the air on meal kits

GreenBiz

Through a partnership with Plastic Bank , the company's Green Chef brand collects and recycles ocean-bound plastic commensurate with every ounce of plastic in a customer’s box. our teams have continued to minimize overall packaging and plastic. In the U.S., Creating a new supply chain is key to reducing food waste.

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Want to switch to reusable cups? Here’s how to get started 

GreenBiz

You also know the solution: In addition to recyclable and compostable alternatives, reuse models are quickly emerging as a fundamentally better alternative to single-use ones, not to mention that converting 20 percent of the world’s disposable plastic packaging into reusables is a $10 billion opportunity. . So…now what? .

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