Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report. Within that, OECD countries account for 11% of macroplastics leakage and 35% of microplastics leakage.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

While many previous reports had documented the buildup of plastic bottles and bags in the natural environment, much less attention had been paid to what the scientists dubbed “microplastics.” One thing that has become much clearer since the early 2000s is the sheer extent of microplastic pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) have launched a series of in-situ trials of what they describe as a unique microplastic clean-up method using mussels as filtration systems. Microplastics are the tiny plastic fibres and particles prevalent in our seas. It’s amazing to consider how far this could be taken.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

It’s described as the first fully recyclable paper crisp packet by The British Crisp Co., Consumers can dispose of the new crisp packet in their normal kerbside recycling collection along with their other paper recyclable items. It uses an innovative polymer, Hydropol, instead of conventional plastic.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

While it’s a notable green practice, the truth about recycling is that it’s more than simply tossing items into a bin and going on your merry way. Recycling is often a complex process that varies from region to region and requires participants to be mindful and informed about proper recycling etiquette. Beware of Wish-Cycling.

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The Verge: Energy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

. | Photo: Getty Images California is going after ExxonMobil over what it calls a “campaign of deception” about plastic recycling. The Golden State filed suit against the oil giant this week, alleging that it has misled consumers for years by marketing recycling as a way to prevent plastic pollution. And that’s exactly what’s happened.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As a result, microplastic pollution from washing synthetic clothes is the single biggest cause of plastic pollution in the environment. FiberCatcher™ filter cartridges are used, which are made from 98% recycled plastic, lasting for 26 washes (around 6 months) and can then be replaced and recycled by Grundig.

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Grist

DECEMBER 20, 2024

And unlike natural ecosystems, like forests and oceans that can absorb carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, humans are not very good at recycling, Zalasiewicz said. But unfortunately, the authors acknowledge, these sites often leach chemicals , burp out methane , or shed microplastics into the environment.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever and even Tupperware have signed on with governments and NGOs to do away with "unnecessary" plastics and innovate so that other plastics will be reused, recycled or composted; and kept out of natural systems. Plastics Pact by EMF, The Recycling Partnership and WWF. Chief marketing officers.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

’) profiles industry data on the topic, with specific sections on plastic bags, straws, bottles, and microplastics. On the seafloor, there are up to 11 million tons of plastic waste and 10,000 times more plastic particles than on the surface, with microplastics making up more than 14 million tons. Where does it come from?

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

The world has produced over nine billion tons of plastic since the 1950s and only about 9 percent of it gets recycled. Petroleum-based plastics can take up to 500 years to decompose, slowly releasing toxic chemical additives into the surrounding environment and breaking down into harmful microplastics. Packaging for Shipping.

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Grist

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last month, the American Chemistry Council, a petrochemical industry trade group, sent out a newsletter highlighting a major new report on what it presented as a promising solution to the plastic pollution crisis: using “recycled” plastic in construction materials. A recycling box with mixed plastic waste, among other materials.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

Once disposed, these garments degrade, releasing chemical and microplastic pollutants into surrounding water systems, wildlife and even our own bodies. A circular system is one that creates products, consumes them, and then reuses or recycles them before they are deemed waste. Use Recycled Materials.

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

The spotlight If you’ve read any climate-related news in the past several years, you’re probably familiar with the scourge of microplastics. A study published just last month in the journal Toxicological Sciences tested 62 placentas, and found microplastics, in varying concentrations, in every single one.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 27, 2020

One of the most topical problems in marine pollution is microplastic debris, with an estimated 93 to 236 thousand metric tons of microplastic in our oceans as of 2014.

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Grist

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Our ocean cleanup system is now finally catching plastic, from one-ton ghost nets to tiny microplastics! The new system even managed to pick up 1-millimeter microplastics, which Ocean Cleanup described as “a feat we were pleasantly surprised to achieve” in a press release. to be recycled. Also, anyone missing a wheel?

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Not to mention over one-third of microplastics found in oceans come from synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester, along with laundry detergents. Petite Lucette further combats the plastic crisis by shipping orders in recyclable boxes with recycled tissue paper. But every improvement and small adjustment counts!

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

More specifically, microplastic. Mussels, tuna, sardines, sea bream, hake, you name it; all contain an amount of microplastics consumed while in the sea. Research conducted by Orb Media found microplastic particles in bottled water as well. How do Microplastics come about? All of these are secondary microplastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Microplastics blanket the planet and infiltrate our bodies, wastewater pollutes our waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions are driving global climate change. “We The key question is whether waste is produced more or less efficiently as systems scale up, and how big a recycling burden there is as a consequence,” says Kempes.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Because of their low cost, durability and versatility, plastics are everywhere–including in the environment–and only 9 percent of the plastic ever generated has been recycled. There is an urgent need to take actions like limiting global virgin plastic production from fossil fuels and designing products and packaging for recyclability.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Startups with ideas for a circular economy are being encouraged to join the Circular Economy Accelerator programme, which will meet this winter in Circular Valley® – located in the Rhine Ruhr area of Germany, a region being positioned as an emerging hotspot for innovation in technologies that facilitate recycling and reuse.

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Business Green

APRIL 11, 2021

There is growing scientific concern about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics which are being discovered in the remotest areas of the earth and in food chains. The research studied the impact on the mussels and how the microplastics could be captured ensuring they didn't get released into the marine environment.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Plastic recycling is further flawed by the fact that only a small percentage is actually recycled due to contamination and lack of effort on the consumer side.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

By giving customers plenty of sustainable alternatives for their everyday needs – dental floss, cotton swabs, hair brushes, cutlery – EcoLuxe is helping cut down on plastic waste and the negative side effects that comes with it (microplastics, for example).

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Watch the latest films on environmental social justice, waste, recycling, clean energy and food, including Kiss the Ground , at the free virtual One Earth Film Festival from March 5 – 14. Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences) , 11 a.m. CST, Saturday, March 6. CST, Saturday, March 13. CST, Saturday, March 13.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2021

Scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have found a way to use bacteria’s natural stickiness to pull microplastics from the environment. Their vision is that microplastics in polluted water will adhere to tape-like bacteria nets, making a plastic blob that can easily be recycled or otherwise disposed of. “It

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Under natural conditions, plastics break apart into tiny pieces, known as microplastics , which pollute water supplies and are ingested by both wildlife and humans. Plastic recycling is further flawed by the fact that only a small percentage is actually recycled due to contamination and lack of effort on the consumer side.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would dramatically cut the amount and toxicity of plastic garbage New Yorkers throw away by targeting the source. The ACC is fighting to weaken the bill , which it claims is “ overly restrictive ” in its definitions of toxic substances and recycling.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Recycling is one of the top and most cost-effective ways to reduce waste at home and the workplace. Say Yes to Natural, Recyclable, or Sustainable Materials. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. Go Vintage.

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Greenability Magazine

APRIL 13, 2021

From Kansas City, there are many free, mostly virtual events that range from climate solutions to renewable energy, composting, recycling and an outdoor children’s puppet show. Composting Food Waste & Trying To Stop It , Missouri Organic Recycling. Microplastics and the Environment , Aquatic Ecology Lab. Sunday, April 18.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Plastic waste is on track to triple by 2060, according to the latest report from the OECD think tank, which warns that recycling capacity and circular economy policies are failing to keep pace with still surging global demand for plastics.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

of PET, HDPE, and PP plastics being recycled, the remainder often ends up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators. Given that 94% of Americans are inclined to recycle plastics and limit single-use plastic, there is potential for such transformative systems to take root. Recycling plastic waste into graphene and clean hydrogen.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 14, 2021

It’s made with 100% recycled fiber and uses a no-dye technology. The insulation is lightweight, insulating, quick-drying and breathable and still made from 100% recycled fiber. These are known as microplastics. Thanks to human activity, microplastics have been found literally everywhere on Earth.

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Business Green

MARCH 12, 2020

A sweeping strategy to boost reuse, repair, and recycling across a multitude of consumer products has been unveiled by the European Commission this week, with stricter rules planned for food, plastics, textiles, construction, and electronics in a bid to cut down on waste and pollution.

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Business Green

JUNE 23, 2020

"Everyone can play a role in supporting the charity and textile reuse and recycling sector. Textiles and clothing items are notoriously difficult to recycle, and large amounts of old clothing still end up being sent to landfill in the UK each year, where microplastics from synthetic textiles pose a particular problem in polluting waterways.

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Eco-Business

MAY 9, 2023

New research has found that a 'state-of-the-art' plastic recycling facility in the UK could be releasing up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater annually.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 15, 2019

Packaging leftovers in recyclable or biodegradable takeout containers leaves a lasting impression of social and environmental awareness on your customers. By making the shift from using harmful pollutants, to something environmentally friendly and recyclable, you are saying a lot about your business without having to say anything at all.

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