Business Green

APRIL 7, 2022

Consumer goods giants continue to face growing scrutiny over their reliance on plastics in their packaging, with fresh research published yesterday having found microplastics in products manufactured by almost 90 per cent of the top-selling cosmetics brands.

Microplastics 101

Microplastics Biodegradable Plastics Europe 101

DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2024

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would dramatically cut the amount and toxicity of plastic garbage New Yorkers throw away by targeting the source. It would reduce plastic packaging in New York by half over the next 12 years, and it would prevent a slew of toxic chemicals from being used in those materials.

Plastics 90

Plastics Waste Waste Recycling 90

The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The plastic gift was definitely more than welcome for giant corporations such as Coca cola: Currently the biggest plastic polluter in the world. Single-use plastics in gift packaging contribute to exacerbate the plastic pollution of our environment. It often has plastic coatings and microplastics-made glitter on it.

Plastics 370

Plastics Pollution Microplastics Recycling 370

Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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.

Packaging 78

Packaging Retail Innovation Sustainability 78

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics. Of these plastics, around 36% are used in packaging. Its bioplastics optimize the management of organic waste by avoiding microplastics, reducing environmental impacts and increasing the circularity of economic systems.

Packaging 45

Packaging Carbon-neutral Plastics Recycling 45

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 17, 2023

Biobased definition. Organic definition. Petroleum-based definition. Decomposition definition. For instance, polyethylene plastic bags will decompose over 20 years to produce microplastics that remain in the environment. Biodegradation definition. Biodegradable definition. Compostable definition.

Biodegradable 147

Biodegradable Plastics Organic Waste 147

Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

Disposable coffee cups, plastic straws, throwaway dish ware, and excessive food packaging – these are the waste products of a fast-paced modern life built on convenience. the consumption of microplastics by marine wildlife) and indirectly (landfill sites provide ideal conditions for methane-producing bacteria).

Technology 147

Technology Climate change Biodiversity Sustainability 147