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'Beyond landfill packaging': Just Eat to trial reusable packaging service

Business Green

Partnership with reusable packaging company CLUBZERO aims to tackle plastic pollution from food delivery sector. Just Eat has announced it is to trial reusable packaging across six of its takeaway providers in London over a three-month period, as the leading food delivery app looks to ramp up its waste reduction efforts.

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Aldi trials all-electric refrigerated food supply trailer powered by its own wheels

Business Green

An all-electric refrigerated lorry trailer powered in part by kinetic electricity generated as the vehicle's wheels turn is currently being trialled by Aldi as part of the supermarket chain's efforts to decarbonise its food logistics operations.

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Tannins: A possible answer to microplastic pollution?

Envirotec Magazine

Our filter, unlike plastic filters, does not contribute to further pollution as it uses renewable and biodegradable materials: tannic acids from plants, bark, wood and leaves, and wood sawdust—a forestry byproduct that is both widely available and renewable.”

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WRAP’s circular economy competition awards grants in different regions of the world

Envirotec Magazine

These included films and flexible packaging, reusable packaging, new business models and end market developments. The film is compostable and biodegradable on land and sea without human intervention. The seaweed-based film is natural, and in certain applications even edible.

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Will the Future Be Zero Waste? What It Could Look Like in a Decade

The Environmental Blog

Meanwhile, we could see biodegradable items or reusable items like wooden toothbrushes and metal drinking straws become commonplace. Electric vehicles will be everywhere, and be more sustainable. . We can ditch the single-use plastic packaging without forgoing the to-go food we love!

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Supply Chain Sustainability: Your 20-Tip Guide to Creating A Sustainable Supply Chain

Green Business Bureau

Tip #2: Seek goods and materials that are biodegradable and compostable : Products that are made from 100% biodegradable and compostable materials contribute less waste to landfills. Tip #3: Choose materials that do not include toxins : Even materials that are biodegradable and recyclable can negatively impact the environment.

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Eco-Friendly Packing Tape Choices for Greening Your Business

Green Business Bureau

Is Your Business Using the Right Packing Tape for Packages? Green Business Bureau has previously discussed the many options for eco-friendly boxes and packaging materials to replace things like plastic bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts. With plastic, you may use extra tape to further secure the package and its contents.