2022 Biodegradable Plastics Recycling 
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2023
percentage point increase in recycling levels on the previous year. The figures provide detail of Household Waste collected across all Local Authorities during 2022, as well as waste landfilled and incinerated in Scotland in 2022. tonnes of waste per person in 2022, with 0.19 tonnes recycled, 0.11 Of this, 43.3%
Grist
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When dealing with the life cycle of plastic, hundreds of solutions await, from alternative bioplastics that might be able to degrade themselves through the magic of fungus, to complex chemical recycling that can break plastics down to become other petroleum products or to be rebuilt good as new.
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Business Green
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
No wet wipes, pet wipes, cleaning wipes or tissues sold in Tesco stores will contain plastic by the end of 2022, the firm has said. We have worked hard to remove plastic from our wipes as we know how long they take to break down," said Tesco's quality director Sarah Bradbury. billion pieces of plastic, since 2019.
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2023
As an example, they refer to perfluorocubane, a molecule that in 2022 was designated ‘Molecule of the Year’ Its synthesis might be a stellar achievement, and there will probably be potential future applications. These polymers reduce the use of fossil resources, but don’t improve recyclability or biodegradability.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
Experts have collaborated on a series of recommendations which calls on Government to take the initiative on finding solutions to the plastics problem. Speaking at the launch, Baroness Meacher said: “Plastics are an important resource that we cannot simply dispense with, but we must address the effects of plastic pollution.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 8, 2022
To divert waste items away from landfills and to meet the demands of a circular economy, you’ll need an effective waste management system, which is comprised of the following key elements: Waste recycling : Waste items such as plastic, glass, aluminum, and food can be recycled. Tip #2: Reduce energy consumption on-site.
Better Ventures
JANUARY 10, 2023
To date, we’ve made several investments — ranging from 3D-printed circular footwear with HILOS , to the end of a garment’s life cycle with textile recycler Refiberd and sustainable fashion company Unless Collective , focused on biodegradable zero-plastic streetwear.
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