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‘We can’t recycle our way out’

Grist

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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From stations and supermarkets to fast fashion and takeaway boxes, the plastics crackdown continues

Business Green

The initial headline-grabbing pledges to phase out single use plastic may have become old news, but the new normal is seeing hundreds of companies quietly advance their plastic reduction strategies. The flurry of plastic-related announcements this week is case in point. Delivering on those initial pledges can take decades.

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Need eco-friendly gifts for friends? We’ve got you covered.

AGreenLiving

Shop Cannabolish on Amazon Beeswax wraps Beeswax wraps have drawn a lot of attention in recent years as a helpful way to reduce plastic use. The notebook itself is made from 100% recycled plastic and is infinitely refillable, so you’ll never toss another notebook into the trash. It’s zero-waste, biodegradable and handcrafted.