Parsippany-Troy Hills, Atlantic Highlands, and South Orange are among the most recent New Jersey towns to join a list of over 30 local o…
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The new ban will take effect on June 1.
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London, UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2019 – UK satellite-enabled data technology, delivered through UK Aid, is improving the life chances of people around the world, while boosting the UK economy.Satellite technology and data can impro…
China is one of the world’s biggest users of plastic, and the plan targets a 30 per cent reduction in disposable plastic utensils used by the takeaway food industry in major cities within five years.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the waste, plastic, and recycling industries. More recyclables are being disposed of in the traditional waste processes. This challenges the goals of sustainability while stressing the need for a systems-level approach.
Nine out of ten consumers have never heard of the concept ‘circular economy’, a new survey has found. The results, collated by The Pull Agency, reported that 87% of UK consumers do not know the term for the economic system, which is aimed at eliminating waste, despite 88% claiming to look for sustainability credentials when shopping for beauty and personal care products. In addition, only 9% of respondents said they have sent a jar back to a manufacturer for refills and only 14% have used a refill service, even though 15% of shoppers want more in-store refill stations to reuse existing containers.