Plastic News
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Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping upIn a world increasingly troubled by the persistent harm that plastic — manufactured in petrochemical plants — has had on...
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Beyond paper and plastic, the quest for the perfect straw continuesThe humble straw that became a flashpoint in the broader battle over environmentalism continues to evolve. And while there’s not...
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With Rising Inflation, Just Say No To California’s Costly Plastics Tax InitiativeLIVING in California, in good economic times, is an expensive endeavor. But, with rapid inflation and runaway home prices, the...
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Who is responsible for plastic waste?Plastic packaging waste – such as plastic bottles, plastic food wrapping and plastic bags – is everywhere. A new study...
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Scientists make plastic more degradable under UV lightMany plastics that are labeled as biodegradable are only compostable under industrial conditions, but scientists at the University of Bath...
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The Plastic Alternative The World NeedsPlastics may be a villain in earth's very own TV series, but without it, many inventions would not be possible...
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Chemical recycling of plastic gets a boost in 18 US states—but environmentalists question whether it really is recyclinglastic pollution is virtually everywhere on earth, and the public is increasingly concerned about the buildup of plastic litter in...
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3M's Scotch Cushion Lock is a paper alternative to plastic bubble wrapPlastic bubble wrap has become ubiquitous in a get-everything-delivered economy. 3M Co. is now pitching an alternative that ditches the...
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Sales Of Sustainable Kitchen Products Explode, Reducing Reliance On Single-Use PlasticsAs celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians attract attention with their “pantry porn” – showing off their well-organized, beautifully...
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Rothy’s, the recycled-plastic footwear brand, gets a deal valuing it at $1 billion.The Brazilian owner of Havaianas, the maker of flip flops, is taking a 49.9 percent stake in the shoe brand...
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Ammonia and paper: Sustainability ideas at CES tech showThe CES tech show has its share of gadgets that may be cluttering a shelf soon, but among them are...
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Beyond reusing and recycling: How the US could actually reduce plastic productionA panel of experts last week made a simple, common-sense recommendation for dealing with the U.S.'s plastic pollution problem: Stop...
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Supply shortages and emboldened workers: A changed economyEmployees at a fast-food restaurant in Sacramento, California, exasperated over working in stifling heat for low wages, demanded more pay...
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Plastic pollution making its way into bodies of wildlife, humansQuantifying the dangers of plastic pollution in the seas and nature, a team of researchers in a new study estimates...
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Down to Earth: Jameel Arts Centre's annual festival celebrates ecology and the environmentNow in its second year, Down to Earth, a festival around ecology and sustainability, returns to Jameel Arts Centre from...
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The Quest To Avert the Tragedy of PlasticPlastic is a boon to many industries as a versatile material that can be moulded into myriad products from simple...
