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Ellen MacArthur Report Indicates Year-over-Year Dip in Virgin and Overall Plastic Use

The report called for a more collective action by signatories.

Plastic Bag Bans can Sometimes Backfire: Study

Che also stressed the importance of considering the study’s findings in the context of other environmental policies, beyond plastic bag usage.

EU Plastic Recycling Recorded Decline in 2023

Earlier in October this year, Plastics Recyclers Europe warned about the downward trend in the European plastic recycling market.

New Study Recommends Policies to Tackle Plastic Pollution

The study's conclusions were made public just before the Republic of Korea's Busan hosted negotiations on a worldwide plastics treaty.

Revalyu Resources Expands PET Recycling Operations in Nashik

CEO Makarand Kulkarni highlighted the strategic importance of the Nashik facility in advancing the company's leadership in PET recycling.

Innovative Plastic Recycling Solutions to Play Critical Role in a Circular Economy

The global plastic pollution has been on the rise at an alarming rate, with production exceeding 400 million metric tonnes per year.

Inching Toward a Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution

The impacts are manifold. Debris can choke and tangle wildlife; even zooplankton can fill up on microplastics instead of food, altering how much oxygen is in the ocean.

Bozeman Voters are Ready to Say Goodbye to Single-use Plastic Bags

But they prevailed, and Quatraro said she is glad to see the initiative receiving support across the political spectrum.

Recycled Plastic Products Market to Witness Tremendous Growth

The fast expanding FMCG sector, particularly in developing nations, is the primary driver of market expansion.

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Sued for Misleading Public on Impacts of Plastic Pollution and Product Recyclability

According to the lawsuit, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola were both found to have purposefully misled the public about the recyclable nature of plastic beverage containers.

Los Angeles County Sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over Plastic Bottles

The lawsuit is seeking a court order to stop the companies’ “unfair and deceptive business practices” as well as restitution for consumers and civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation.

Open Letter Urges Governments to Agree to an Actionable Global Plastics Treaty

Business executives from firms such as Berry Global, SIG, Danone, Unilever, Amcor, and PepsiCo are among those who have signed the open letter.

Envicco Plastic Waste Recycling Project Recognised

The project in Asia Industrial Estate in Rayong province entails sourcing, sorting, cleaning and recycling plastic waste into eco-friendly plastic beads in line with international standards.

The Plastics Industry Pushes for Deregulation in New Recycling Bill

The bill’s provisions may bypass Congress if adopted by federal agencies under a future Trump administration.

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