Plastic Waste Archives

First European capital rolls out reusable cup system

News: Lisbon becomes first European capital to roll out reusable cup system, using smart reverse-vending technology to tackle litter problem.

News: Amid stark inequalities and escalating crises, UN report presents bold approach for change, with examples of proven success stories.

Guest Blog by Monty Simus: How will the fallout affect pollution after collective failure to find a way forward on the Global Plastics Treaty?

News: Cleanup pioneer has now extracted 10 million kg of polluting ocean plastic and trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch and world rivers.

News: Researchers discover a method of chemical recycling that achieves full degradation of single-use bioplastics within just 24 hours.

News: Inspired by world’s first renewable-energy island, solar-powered eco watch design features upcycled ocean plastic and bio-based nylon.

Future of Packaging: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper explores chemical recycling as a solution to the problem of plastic waste.

News: Sustainable packaging launch by restaurant chain will cut 330 tonnes of virgin plastic from supply chain and waste stream every year.

Future of Packaging: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper asks whether it is time for mandatory measures to tackle plastic pollution.

News: Period care has a plastic problem; so, ESG-based venture capital is investing in eco-friendly menstrual healthcare for a green economy.