A predicted slowdown in global recovered paper demand and trading did not take place after China’s import ban. … Read More…
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A predicted slowdown in global recovered paper demand and trading did not take place after China’s import ban. … Read More…
The report details challenges and needed investments and offers solutions to increase PCR in food packaging applications. … Read More…
Contaminating additives and declining recycling rates for food packaging are limiting growth in production of food-grade recycled resin, according to research from a consulting firm. … Read More…
New EPA report makes a compelling case for prevention in the U.S., where the majority of food gets wasted at the point of consumption. Source: Why We Can’t Afford To Waste Food | BioCycle Read More…
Nearly all Americans—90%—report that they throw away food after its “sell by” or “use by” date, believing that consuming it after the date will make them sick. However, most food is wholesome, edible, and safe long past the date on …
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, Amazon has introduced new insulated food packaging that is curbside recyclable. Source: Amazon Reduces Waste with Recyclable Insulated Food Packaging Read More…
Whether it’s a cap on production or a market mechanism, it’s likely to meet industry opposition. Source: Beyond reusing and recycling: How the US could actually reduce plastic production | Grist Read More…
DIVE Source: Cutting meat, produce and cereal waste would have greatest environmental impact: EPA | Food Dive Read More…
Historically, recycled plastic resin and bale prices have closely tracked virgin resin pricing. High virgin resin prices create good times for plastic reclaimers. Conversely the remarkably low virgin resin prices experienced across most plastic types in the last few years …
With new funding and award recognition, the Chicago-based startup's goals include quantifying the savings from reuse and having more large enterprises adopt its platform. … Read More…