SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Some of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo, Mars, and Nestle, are almost certain to miss a target to make plastic packaging more sustainable by 2025, according to a new report published on Wednesday. The study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations Environment Programme also revealed that […]
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5 Ways Companies Can Reduce Carbon Emissions
Caused by burning fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, carbon emissions are one of the biggest environmental problems that the world faces today. It is responsible for climate change, considered to be a huge threat to the planet. And that problem has grown significantly over the past century as the world has become more […]
7 Most Common Zero Waste Products
Zero waste products are items that are designed to be reused or recycled, with the goal of reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills. Zero waste kits, for example, typically include reusable straws, coffee cups, water bottles, and other items that can help you reduce your reliance on disposable commodities. Eco-friendly cleaning products, […]
What is Zero Waste and What are Its Principles
Zero Waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. Zero Waste helps to protect the environment. When we send scrap to landfills or incinerators, it can release harmful chemicals into […]
Plastic Pollution Could Trigger $20 Billion in Payouts
Report models the likely compensation due to societal harm World produces 300 million tons of plastic every year Litigation could cost the plastics industry and its insurers $20 billion in the US over the next eight years, according to a report backed by the United Nations and an Australian billionaire. Companies including petrochemical and consumer […]
How to Remove Industrial Waste
Industrial waste can be extremely harmful to both the environment and human health, which is why it’s important to learn how to properly remove and dispose of it. Some common types of industrial waste include chemicals, oil, metals, and solvents. So, you have to be very careful while removing these wastes from your premises. Advantages […]
To fight US plastic pollution, California AG calls for more resources and more accountability
Dive Brief: Attorneys general have a significant role to play in holding major polluters accountable for the current “global plastic crisis,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta during an Environmental Law Institute seminar Thursday. Bonta highlighted his ongoing investigation into the role major companies like ExxonMobil Corp. and other petroleum companies may play in plastic […]
The Best Waste Collection Practices to Follow
Waste collection means the process of picking up waste materials from individuals and businesses and transporting them to a central disposal location. It is a vital service that helps to keep our communities clean and safe. However, gathering waste can also be a dirty and dangerous job because of exposure to hazardous materials. Even if […]
California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to set recycled content standards for plastic thermoforms
In a veto letter, Newsom said he supports efforts to reduce plastic pollution, but he contends the bill could interfere with SB 54, a bill he signed in June that is widely considered to be the most comprehensive extended producer responsibility law for packaging in the U.S. That law requires numerous reductions and eliminations in […]
How Plastic Waste Affects Human Health
Plastic waste is a huge problem for the environment and human health. It takes hundreds of years to decompose, so it clogs up landfills and pollutes the air and water. Plastic is made from petroleum, so it’s full of toxic chemicals that can leach into the soil and water. What Causes of Plastic Waste The […]