Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

It follows an intervention last month from the US Plastics Industry Association, which wrote to the federal government urging it to "speak out" publicly against efforts in a number of states - including New York and California - to ban single use plastic items such as carrier bags and food packaging.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. The beauty industry is a major contributor to this issue, thanks to excessive plastic packaging for deodorant, makeup, skincare and more, not to mention many of these products can only be used for a short period of time.

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The Environmental Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the marine environment every year, wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and the creatures that call them home. Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 7, 2021

But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of waste in the landfills every year. Related: Boost your morning with mushroom coffee in sustainable packaging The result is a plant-based pod that is fully compatible with existing single-serve machines.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

That is the conclusion of research commissioned by the Plastics Europe trade body, which this week warns current commitments and regulatory efforts to tackle the plastic waste crisis are too sluggish and lack the ambition required to align with agreed net zero goals and waste and recycling targets.

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Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. more than $900 billion in health expenses annually. Because so many plastics and petrochemical products are traded internationally, some endocrinologists and public health authorities believe a global approach is needed.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

million tonnes of plastic waste were generated, only about 14% of which was recycled or reused (Pickin and Randell 2016, p. No health benefits whatsoever have been shown, with the rare exception of avoiding an outbreak of E. The mass-production of plastic is fast becoming one of the greatest ecological disasters of our time.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Governments must work together to avoid tidal wave of plastic waste, think tank warns. Plastic waste is on track to triple by 2060, according to the latest report from the OECD think tank, which warns that recycling capacity and circular economy policies are failing to keep pace with still surging global demand for plastics.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The survey showed over a third of smokers (34%) believe it takes less than a year for a cigarette butt to decompose but the truth is it doesn’t ever decompose and can take up to 10 years to start breaking down into microplastics. Environment Bill, would require the tobacco industry to pay the full disposal costs of tobacco waste products.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Over 90% of the plastics found in the ocean is comprised of microplastics, which commonly end up ingested by aquatic animals, often killing them through choking or toxicity. That alarming statistic means that all but 9% of plastic waste ends up either in landfills or in the ocean. Plastic bottles are made from petroleum, or “crude oil.”

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 30, 2021

Jewelry from Smiling Rocks These lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined diamonds, without the ghastly effects on the environment and human health. All Habit cosmetics are vegan and come in sustainable packaging. It uses loose-leaf teas , which avoid the waste and microplastics caused by teabags.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2022

Matter has designed sophisticated filters to keep microplastics out of our waterways, protecting public health and ecosystems crucial for reducing carbon emissions. trillion dollar bipartisan infrastructure package includes formula and competitive grant funding for mobility, energy, electric batteries, water, and our built environment.

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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.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2023

Consumption of PFOS-contaminated freshwater fish can cause significant increases in peoples’ blood serum levels of the forever chemical, creating potential health risks. There should be a single health protective fish consumption advisory for freshwater fish across the country.” National EPA tests show nearly all fish in U.S.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In more modern times, support for aquaculture has ebbed and flowed along with concerns about animal health and welfare, worries over the effluent pollution caused by wastewater discharges, and the unintended impacts of production infrastructure such as pipes and pumps on natural ecosystems. . Among the emerging U.S.

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Elemental Excelerator

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Design out waste. While food is the most common form of waste worldwide and annual plastic waste is estimated to be equal to the weight of the entire human population, e-waste is the fastest growing portion of global waste each year. The Better Packaging Co. Clean water, clean air.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Campaigners are stepping up calls for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution, as evidence grows that voluntary measures are struggling to turn the tide of plastic waste. At the same time, plastic waste has more than doubled, rising from 156 million tonnes to 353 million tonnes over of the same period. What is 460 million tonnes?"

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Grist

JULY 21, 2022

From large pieces, such as bottles, cups, and even a Smurf action figure, to tiny microplastics — fragments, films, fibers, or foams less than 5 mm long — plastic is one of the most common pollutants this group will find, mirroring what cleanup crews regularly see across the country. Is it dog waste? Is the trash from camping?

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Business Green

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Terracycle traps Thai plastic waste. The TerraCycle Global Foundation, the non-profit founded by recycling giant TerraCycle, has announced that it has cleared 581 tonnes of waste from waterways in Thailand following the 2020 launch of its campaign in Bangkok.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 28, 2021

The pandemic has shown us how unprepared we are, exposing nature as the puppet master dictating the wellbeing of society and the health of our economy. 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.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We must move away from a 'take, make, waste' mentality to drastically reduce the amount of material we consume, argues Environmental Justice Foundation CEO Steve Trent. This staggering rate of increase shines a light on the shocking inadequacy of UK government's recent commitment to prevent all avoidable plastic waste by the end of 2042.

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