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Busting waste and recycling myths

Envirotec Magazine

Whether you’re a happy-go-lucky ‘wish-cycler’ – tossing waste in the hope it can be recycled – or one who routinely agonizes over different diameters of plastic wrapping, there’s no harm in picking up a clearer understanding of the whole process. It turns out there are two types of receipts floating around out there.

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How RFID technology is playing a role in reducing waste and increasing recycling

Envirotec Magazine

PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. But, if we focus solely on packaging waste, we ignore the fact that it’s only part of the story.

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GSK Consumer Healthcare sets sights on producing one billion recyclable toothpaste tubes by 2025

Business Green

Consumer goods giant aims to begin rolling out new fully-recyclable toothpaste tubes across leading brands such as Sensodyne and Aquafresh in coming years. We have made the commitment that 100 per cent of our product packaging will be recyclable or reusable, where quality and safety permits, by 2025," she added.

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Not pulp fiction: Absolut, Coca-Cola and the paper bottle project

Business Green

Carlsberg, which got into the project more than four years ago, already has shown off two prototypes for beer bottles, while Absolut is preparing a pilot of its first-generation package, for its Absolut Mixt "cooler" product line, in an undeclared market this spring. Some early versions are in the hands of consumers.). Credit: Paboco.

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Modern Dane offers sustainable bedding for peace of mind while you sleep

AGreenLiving

Related: Archivist releases shirts made from recycled hotel sheets The Scandinavian bedding designs are heavily influenced by The Modern Dane founder Jacob Andsager’s Danish roots. Plus, flax is completely biodegradable. To start, the packaging was gorgeous and eco-friendly.

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Has a new front opened up in the war on packaging waste?

Business Green

The EU has unveiled sweeping new plans that could crack down on everything from mini shampoo bottles and disposable coffee cups to excess packaging and virgin plastics. However, this week could mark the second phase of the war on plastic waste, and it is likely to have huge implications for businesses right across Europe.

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Eco Friendly Retail Packaging Complete Guide (Sustainable Packaging Innovations)

Green Business Bureau

Eco friendly retail packaging guide. In this Green Business Bureau eco friendly retail packaging guide, we explore sustainable packaging solutions for 6 of the most common types of packaging materials used. Retail packaging defined: The impact of packaging waste and the rise of the ethical consumer.