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The U.S. Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20

GreenBiz

Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20. recycling market has been in free fall since 2018, when China, Malaysia, Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries announced that they would no longer import many types of recyclable material scraps. Plastics Pact.

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Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics

GreenBiz

Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics. But something extraordinary is going on at this Eastman chemical plant: two breakthrough processes to turn waste plastics of all kinds back into new plastics, continuously, with no loss of quality. Joel Makower. Mon, 05/11/2020 - 00:44.

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The more plastic companies make, the more they pollute

Grist

The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. Researchers from a dozen universities around the world found that, for every 1 percent increase in the amount of plastic a company uses, there is an associated 1 percent increase in its contribution to global plastic litter.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. percent gets collected and recycled. 5 opportunities of a circular economy. David McGinty. Fri, 03/05/2021 - 00:12.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

This article exposes the flawed system of waste management within hotels and provides practical solutions for reducing three prominent hotel wastes: food, water and plastic waste. Food waste reduction programs can be organized into four steps: Conduct A Food Waste Audit. Implement the 4-R’s for Plastic Waste Reduction.

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How Perdue, Smithfield and Silver Fern Farms are reducing packaging waste

GreenBiz

But meat companies that raise animals such as poultry, pigs, cattle and other livestock for protein also must take into account something else few widget, gadget or electronics makers need to worry about — how to manage water and materials contaminated by organic, biological waste. Media Source. Courtesy of. Media Authorship.

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The Impact of Chemicals in Everyday Products: How to Choose Non-Toxic Alternatives

The Environmental Blog

In this article, we will explore the hidden dangers of chemicals in everyday products and provide valuable insights on choosing non-toxic alternatives that promote well-being and sustainability. Look for certifications such as “organic,” “biodegradable,” and “non-toxic.”