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The more plastic companies make, the more they pollute

Grist

Log-log linear regressions and point plot for the relationship between the percent of global plastic mass produced by companies (x axis) and the mean percent of the total branded plastic found in the audit events (y axis). It’s worth noting that many of the companies’ plans involve replacing virgin plastic with recycled material.

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Pianca redesigns Calatea Green chair for the circular economy

AGreenLiving

The chair’s padding is now made of recycled PET fabric, sourced from water bottles, that is both recyclable and compostable. The legs are made of FSC-certified ash wood sourced from responsibly managed forests with controlled logging.

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Food companies should know what’s in the packaging. Here’s why.

EDF + Business

By Tom Neltner This is the fourth in a series evaluating the challenges in single-use food packaging waste. Recently, we recommended a series of steps that companies can take to address EDF’s top-ten list of chemicals of concern in the food supply, including setting new packaging specifications, verifying compliance, and tracking progress.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

Create a food waste log to keep track of where your food waste comes from, how much and at what frequency. Now more than ever companies are starting to think about the entire lifespan of their products making it easier for consumers to find biodegradable, recyclable and reusable products and packaging.

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Motorcycle parts from GPR Italia are recyclable

AGreenLiving

GPR’s Impact Zero Project focuses on creating high-quality products that are efficient, recyclable and manufactured to bring their carbon footprint down to zero. Their motorcycle parts are built from 51% to 71% recycled material, and up to 88% of the product weight is recyclable, according to a video GPR produced on its Impact Zero Project.