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......»»
The makeup aisle’s ugly side is made of plastic waste
Health and beauty products are meant to be aesthe.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
P&G CEO on products for older people and cutting down plastic use
Procter & Gamble want to reduce plastic waste and attract older folks.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Coca-Cola Most Littered Brand In The World According To Massive Audit Of Plastic Waste
Coca-Cola Most Littere.....»»
California bans hotels from using tiny plastic bottles
The law comes as California officials are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»