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NIR test programme reveals factors influencing sorting flexible packaging materials

Envirotec Magazine

A major international collaboration to provide independent, scientific data linked to design, sortability and mechanical recyclability of flexible packaging has published its first report – with a focus on Near Infrared (NIR) technology.

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Food packaging will still be landfilled or incinerated without accelerated innovation

Envirotec Magazine

The study anticipates a shift from polymer-based to fibre-based packaging (pictured) by 2040. Today, food packaging is predominantly plastic and recycling rates are relatively low. Today, food packaging is predominantly plastic and recycling rates are relatively low. Recycling rates for plastics are also projected to grow.

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Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails

GreenBiz

Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. 7 tips for companies developing reusable packaging. How do we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Download it here. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review. Stories discussed this week (4:08). Resources galore.

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Energy Innovation Policy & Technology® and RMI Launch 48 U.S. State EPS Models

Energy Innovation

By Olivia Ashmoore This week, Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC® and RMI published 48 state Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) models. To illustrate how the EPS can inform state action, Energy Innovation® and RMI developed a five-policy scenario and modeled this policy package across six states.

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Pathways to Net Zero – Circular Economy Strategies for Climate Action

EDF + Business

Download EDF's Circularity Report “Circular Economy Crucial for Paris Climate Goals,” United Nations Climate Change, 2019 How did we get here? Download EDF's Circularity Report Circularity requires rethinking traditional linear models of production and consumption and instead adopting a more sustainable, closed-loop system.

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Study pinpoints pathways to boost plastic waste recycling globally

Envirotec Magazine

– Launching pilot programs for voluntary or regional deposit-return or take-back schemes for specific packaging types, such as beverage packaging, or specific waste types, such as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), batteries, tires. The full Plastic Waste Management Framework is available for download here.

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How to improve the EV charging landscape

Charged

The Edison Electric Institute and the Institute for Electric Innovation estimate that by 2030, 78 percent of electric vehicle charging ports will be home-based, 13 percent will be installed at workplaces and 8 percent will be utilized in public areas. Download the free white paper here. Sponsored by TTI.