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Are microbes the future of recycling? It’s complicated.

Grist

According to some research, from production to disposal, it is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the aviation industry. This pollution problem is made worse, experts say, by the fact that even the small share of plastic that does get recycled is destined to end up, sooner or later, in the trash heap.

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Top brands strengthen links between net zero goals and supply chain innovation

Business Green

Unilever's net zero supply chain commitment, for example, will require weaning itself off fossil fuels as a source of ingredients for the formulations and packaging of its cleaning and laundry products. Or it might mean swapping out one material or component for another entirely, as Unilever is prioritising with its cleaning products.