Recycling 2021-10-01 12:18:40 Second Life or Recycling: Software checks used e-car batteries Audi Brussels develops together with Volkswagen Group Components new quick check for e-car batteries. read more ...
Circular Funding 2021-08-27 18:59:53 Ireland garners €490 million for sustainable projects A series of projects in the sectors relating to food packaging, construction, marine plastic and construction, amongst others, have won circular economy grants worth €490 million in total. read more ...
Landfill 2021-08-27 17:15:28 Serbia closes Europe’s most toxic landfill Serbia is set to close a major landfill site in the wake of a recent fire outbreak that saw its capital Belgrade enveloped in smog. read more ...
Plastic Packaging Solution 2021-08-26 00:48:34 Microban International reduces plastic packaging waste via built-in microbials Inhibiting the growth of fungus, mould and bacteria on plastic packaging surfaces may extend plastic longevity and ensure their further reuse. read more ...
Waste Legislation 2021-08-24 21:51:05 Japan to limit business use of select plastic utensils A new law requires business operators to switch to biodegradable plastic alternatives or be prepared to charge customers for the use of single-use plastic items. read more ...
Sustainable Packaging 2021-08-24 21:38:33 DS Smith set to invest in seaweed as fibre source for packaging The packaging company is testing seaweed as an alternative source material for its petroleum-based plastic products. read more ... Plastic Research 2021-08-23 12:44:28 Americans sit on single-use plastic stockpile, research finds Americans are more likely to hang on to plastic products than dispose of them, a recent poll found out. read more ... Plastic Recycling 2021-08-23 12:00:03 Campaigners urge for EU-wide adoption of reverse vending machines for plastic bottles in supermarkets A European Citizens Initiative has called for the introduction of reverse vending machines (RVM) to supermarkets. read more ... Textile Waste 2021-08-20 21:51:16 US: FABSCRAP expands operation to Philadelphia The New York based non-profit is set to upcycle leftover textiles destined for landfill in Philadelphia as well. read more ... Circular Plastic Economy 2021-08-20 02:31:11 Singapore set to establish circular plastic model Singapore is set to invest in cutting edge plastic recycling technologies and infrastructure in a bid to move towards a more circular economy. read more ... Plastic Solution 2021-08-19 00:40:20 Tesco to sell carrier bags made from plastic waste As part of its Eastern European operation, the retailer has now introduced reusable shopping bags made from plastic waste. read more ... Packaging Solution 2021-08-16 16:14:12 Morrisons offers customers free water refills In an effort to curb plastic waste, the UK retailer intends to offer costumers free refills on their water bottles across all its stores and petrol stations. read more ...
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