The global human population produces close to 800 billion pounds of plastic each year, with a majority coming from single-use plastics. A new report from the Plastic Waste Makers Index has revealed 20 companies are responsible for producing more than …
The partnership is seeking public comment for its Pathway to Circularity Recyclability Framework, which defines sustainable packaging for companies. … Read More…
In southern California, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) sorts comingled recyclables, bales and sells the mixed paper it extracts. Source: Mixed Paper Prices Continue on New Upward Trajectory Read More…
The upcycled food movement continues to make strides to address food insecurity across the globe. Each year, more than $1 trillion worth of food throughout the global supply chain is wasted. “Think about if there was a oil pipeline, crude …
The Recycling Partnership (TRP) — a nonprofit “action agent” that seeks to transform the U.S. residential recycling system in positive ways — released a new guide called, “Personal Electronics & Battery End-of-Life Management Guide: Steps to Effe … Read More…
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A report from Google lays out how mechanical and chemical recycling, a virgin plastic production tax, consumer incentives and more can increase plastics recovery over the next two decades. Google in July released an executive summary of the report, titled …
Eastman CEO Mark Costa told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday the plastics company is trying to change “the whole game” around recycling. Source: Eastman CEO touts P&G partnership as company tries to improve recycling Read More…
This lesser-known greenhouse gas will make or break a “decisive decade” for climate change. Source: Methane: The lesser-known greenhouse gas that’s key to solving climate change – Vox Read More…
Shipping firms and port agencies report backups at container ports in several locations. … Read More…