Plastic bags are the leading cause of death in marine life, not only is it unpleasant to look at on the streets its harmful to our environment. Plastic pollution in the ocean has gotten so bad that trace amounts of microplastic has been found in aquatic life.
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Negotiators of the European Parliament, Council and Commission struck a provisional agreement early Wednesday morning (19 December) on banning single-use plastic products like cutlery and food containers, in what is one of the most quickly finalised proposals in recent EU memory.
In eco-related information this week, the shop chain Aldi has shared a serious announcement relating to its 139 shops in Eire – as of January 2020, Aldi will change its 12.5 million plastic luggage with compostable ones.
Reconnect with the ocean by choosing ethical swimwear that’s kind to the environment. For example, instead of the usual plastic-based synthetic materials, have you heard of ECONYL swimwear made from recycled fishing nets? From the sexiest vegan bikinis to the most fashionable sustainable swimsuits, we collect the range of the best fair trade brands. Ready to dive into it?
Financing will boost DIEM’s acceleration plans in expanding its consumer base both in UK and the pan-European region. The investment round is led by Fasanara Capital, a UK-based finance-focused specialist fund, and supported by Chris Adelsbach, founder of Outrun Ventures and additional investors include Andrea Molteni (early investor in Farfetch.com luxury marketplace), Ben Demiri (co-chairman at fashion tech PlatformE) and Nicholas Kirkwood (founder of the eponymous brand). DIEM powers a disruptive concept in fintech: merging solutions to address both personal finance and collective environmental needs. Its mission is to empower consumers to value, unlock, and enjoy wealth they never knew they had, best described by its founder, Geri Cupi as the “Bank of Things”. DIEM offers a highly unique service on top of regular debit card access, competitive international transfer rates and user-friendly valuation and spending analytics. In simple terms, DIEM enables consumers to receive instant payments for their things.
Canadians are demanding that Quebec’s government-operated cannabis store stop using single-use plastic for its weed products, but the company claims its hands are tied by government regulations….
iQor, a managed services provider of customer engagement and technology-enabled BPO solutions, announced today that it will be attending Reverse Logistics…