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Navigating the ban on single-use plastics

Envirotec Magazine

The ban applies to the following single-use categories: Plates, bowls and trays unless you are supplying them to another business or the items are packaging (pre-filled or filled at the point of sale). All of these have the ‘polluter pays’ concept at their core but is it enough?

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“It’s a mess” – businesses warned not to be caught out by latest EPR announcement

Envirotec Magazine

However, the deadline for submission under the existing Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 remains unchanged (7 April), adding an extra layer of complexity to the dual-reporting transitional phase of the EPR rollout. Producers can then expect to see first estimates by the end of 2023/early 2024.

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Cheers: Diageo toasts halving of greenhouse gas emissions

Business Green

Drinks giant meets 2020 target to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 50 per cent, but admits it fell short with water and packaging goals. per cent of packaging is recyclable, and achieve zero waste to landfill at all of the company's operational sites and offices. Meanwhile, the company delivered a 46.3

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Why are toothbrushes so hard to recycle?

AGreenLiving

Reading studies like this makes almost any thinking person wonder why we can’t recycle toothbrushes. So why is it so hard to recycle toothbrushes? ” Usually, the plastic handle would be the most desirable part for recycling. .” ” Usually, the plastic handle would be the most desirable part for recycling.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. The H&M Foundation and CO:LAB venture capital arm share a focus on advancing textile recycling. and globally by 2040.

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'Shocking absence of leadership': Government accused of failing to tackle fast fashion impacts

Business Green

Research reveals that just 19 policies have been introduced to tackle negative impacts of fast fashion since 2007 - compared to 689 to try and tackle obesity. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was considering a request for comment at the time of going to press.

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Google’s first retail location earns LEED Platinum certification

AGreenLiving

As a company, Google claims to be carbon neutral since 2007 and has set a goal to be carbon-free by 2030. Carpet made from recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting illuminate the focus on eco-friendly interior design. Green Building Council.

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