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Compostables, Meant to Cut Plastic Waste, Are Stumbling

Compostable bags, cups and cutlery are becoming more popular amid the mounting backlash against plastic waste, but many products aren’t making it to the compost heap......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJan 23rd, 2019

The makeup aisle’s ugly side is made of plastic waste

Health and beauty products are meant to be aesthe.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesJun 6th, 2019

Two Triad textile companies team to divert 63 million plastic bottles from waste stream

A collaboration between High Point's Culp Inc, and Greensboro's Unifi have recycled 63 million plastic bottles into mattress and upholstery fabrics......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 19th, 2021

Plastic-free and low-waste startups say they saw a massive spike in sales throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Blueland, a green cleaning products maker, saw an 800% year-over-year growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blueland's products. Blueland. Companies that prioritize low-waste or zero plastic us.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 8th, 2021

Alaska Airlines switches to boxed water on flights to curb plastic waste

The airline decided to square up against plastic after first offering boxed water to passengers flying on its regional carrier, Horizon Air, under a pilot program earlier this year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 7th, 2021

Meet the S.F. startup building plastic-based robotic aids meant to enhance human performance

Robots were typically made from metal and electromechanical systems. San Francisco's Roam is charting a new path using plastic and air......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 9th, 2021

Pooch Paper is a biodegradable paper alternative to plastic dog waste bags that will help you lessen your carbon footprint

Pooch Paper is a biodegradable paper alternative to plastic dog waste bags that will help you lessen your carbon footprint.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 16th, 2020

Exclusive: Houston chemical co. eyes growth despite coronavirus, weak oil prices

With massive volumes of plastic waste being produced worldwide, this chemical company is eyeing a global growth approach......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 12th, 2020

P&G CEO on products for older people and cutting down plastic use

Procter & Gamble want to reduce plastic waste and attract older folks.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMar 8th, 2020

To salvage recycling, Phoenix increases solid waste residential rate by 24%

Phoenix City Council voted Tuesday to increase the solid waste residential rate by $6.40 a month, which is to be phased in over the next two years. The measure comes two years after China made significant cuts to how much recycled plastic, fiber a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2020

Capitol Business Preview: The war on plastics begins again

The war on plastics begins again this week at the Colorado Capitol. And while environmentalists will argue that swift action must be taken to eliminate plastic waste, restaurant- and chemical-industry leaders will push back, saying that what is propos.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 3rd, 2020

Adidas to launch new fabrics from recycled ocean plastic, polyester

Adidas will launch new fabrics made from recycled polyester and marine plastic waste and expand the product lines that use them after the success of shoes made with the Parley for the Oceans initiative, the sportswear firm said on Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 28th, 2020

Coca-Cola Most Littered Brand In The World According To Massive Audit Of Plastic Waste

Coca-Cola Most Littere.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeOct 24th, 2019

California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles

The law comes as California officials are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsOct 10th, 2019

Unilever pledges to halve new plastic use

Consumer goods giant Unilever vowed to halve the amount of new plastic it uses over the next five years to meet consumer demand for less waste. David Pollard reports......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralOct 7th, 2019

Unilever pledges to halve new plastic use

Consumer goods giant Unilever vowed to halve the amount of new plastic it uses over the next five years to meet consumer demand for less waste. David Pollard reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersOct 7th, 2019

Key Words: Plastic is not the ‘enemy,’ says Shinzo Abe; Japan uses 30 billion plastic bags each year

Japan must manage, not eliminate plastic, says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who presides over the world’s third-largest exporter of plastic waste......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 7th, 2019

Jabil division joins corporate giants with commitment to reduce plastic waste, pollution

A division of Jabil Inc. has signed on with major corporate giants such as Johnson & Johnson, Apple and Phillips to be part of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, an initiative by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with the Unit.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 3rd, 2019

90% Of Plastic Waste Polluting Earth"s Oceans Comes From Asia and Africa

90% Of Plastic Waste Polluting Earth's Oceans Comes From Asia and Africa Au.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeSep 21st, 2019

Burger King scraps plastic toys in children"s meals, launches amnesty

Burger King will stop handing out plastic toys in its children's meals and said on Thursday it was launching an amnesty for customers to return any freebies in a bid to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste......»»

Category: topSource: reutersSep 19th, 2019

San Francisco Airport starts plastic water bottle ban

Every day, thousands of plastic water bottles are sold at San Francisco International Airport. So the airport is rolling out a ban on plastic water bottles to try and reduce waste. John Blackstone explains......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 21st, 2019