News: Researchers discover a method of chemical recycling that achieves full degradation of single-use bioplastics within just 24 hours.
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Solar watch made from upcycled ocean plastic
News: Inspired by world’s first renewable-energy island, solar-powered eco watch design features upcycled ocean plastic and bio-based nylon.
Continue readingChemical Recycling and the ‘Future of Packaging’
Future of Packaging: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper explores chemical recycling as a solution to the problem of plastic waste.
Continue readingPackaging: cutting plastic and carbon from katsu curry
News: Sustainable packaging launch by restaurant chain will cut 330 tonnes of virgin plastic from supply chain and waste stream every year.
Continue readingPlastic pollution: ‘Future of Packaging’ in The Times
Future of Packaging: Article for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper asks whether it is time for mandatory measures to tackle plastic pollution.
Continue readingVenture capital backs eco-friendly period care
News: Period care has a plastic problem; so, ESG-based venture capital is investing in eco-friendly menstrual healthcare for a green economy.
Continue readingPollution on rise as only 9% plastic waste recycled
News: Pollution on rise, as report reveals that 22% of global plastic waste is mismanaged or littered and only 9% gets recycled.
Continue readingInnovation call to tackle problem of plastic packaging in Africa
News: Afri-Plastics Challenge announces further grant funding to tackle the problem of plastic in the packaging supply chain in Africa.
Continue readingSustainability & EPR: ‘Future of Packaging’ in The Times
Packaging, Sustainability & EPR: Articles for report in ‘The Times’ newspaper look at how the industry tells its story and new regulations.
Continue readingFMCG and retail giants back £1M fund for flexible plastic recycling
News: Bringing Flexi Back! Five of UK’s biggest names in branded FMCG come together to form £1M Flexible Plastic Fund to boost recycling.
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