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Queensland moves to ban single-use plastic straws and plates in bid to save marine life
The Queensland government will move to ban plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers and plates in a bid to stem the destructive effects of plastic on marine…
Sydney’s endangered seahorses find refuge in underwater hotels
It can grow to a maximum of 16 centimeters, change color depending on mood and habitat, and, like all seahorses, the White’s seahorse male gestates…
In the Loop: Tesco and TerraCycle pilot ‘zero-waste’ refill service in the UK
TerraCycle has today (15 July) launched its zero-waste shopping platform in the UK in collaboration with Tesco, after a delay due to Covid-19. Called Loop,…
New California regulation could jump-start solar panel recycling sector
A long-awaited change to California’s regulations on the handling of solar panel waste is expected to take effect later this year, with implications that could…
Studies show global methane emissions rising due to oil, gas, agriculture
Two new studies show United States oil and gas drilling along with agricultural production worldwide are driving up global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse…
Adidas to End Plastic Waste and Support a Circular Future
Sports company Adidas is taking real action to reduce plastic waste. The company is working on creating innovative sustainable materials and processes to create the…
Amazon customers want plastic-free options, says survey
94 per cent of Amazon shoppers in the UK are concerned about plastic pollution, as a new campaign is launched to get the online retail…
Web platform launched to address Covid-19 challenges
A new website dedicated to collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the water sector has been launched by technology consultancy Isle. The Water Action Platform, which is…
Dow works to reduce plastic waste in Nigeria through local partnerships
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Midland, Michigan, announced that Project ReflexNG has launched. The pilot program will aim to collect and recycle plastic scrap in…
Cathedral City launches solution to cheese’s plastic recycling challenge
A new frontier in plastic packaging recycling was opened this week, as Cathedral City announced a scheme to recycle flexible film cheese packaging. Cheese packaging…
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