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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.

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

Grist

Enzymatic recycling’s promise isn’t limited to PET; the approach can potentially be applied to other plastics, including polyurethane, used in in foam, insulation, and paint. But PET offers perhaps the most expansive commercial opportunity: It is one of the largest categories of plastics produced, widely used in food packaging and fabrics.