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As the U.N. plastic treaty talks begin their crucial next-to-last round, how can we ensure the opportunity to end plastic pollution progresses in a way that is ambitious, effective and fair?
by Emma Elobeid
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The fashion industry has found a circular solution to its textile recycling problem.
by Elsa Wenzel
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Global negotiating processes must shift to achieve more meaningful climate results.
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A new report highlights 15 policies that could drive a major decrease in plastic use around the world — but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty?
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A recent Greenpeace analysis reveals how regulations across Europe are incentivizing travel by plane, despite flying being five times more polluting than train travel.
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The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch.
by Amber Rolt
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Can plastics achieve par with climate and biodiversity as critical issues worthy of a global treaty? We’re about to find out.
by Joel Makower
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Is this a case of all pain, no gain?
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When materials such as asbestos were put into use, lead was added to paint and gasoline and we discovered the properties of PVC, we didn’t know any better. Now we do, and it is time to start acting like it.
by Jon Smieja
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Governments, businesses and civil society must seize this pivotal moment and call for a meaningful framework to enable the transition to a circular economy.
by Erin Simon
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Recycling and using recycled content alone won’t solve the waste crisis. We must design the idea of waste out of the system.
by Tom Szaky
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This year the transportation industry made incredible progress — and took a few twists and turns.
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The industry aims to boost its sustainability commitment by focusing on circularity and proving the value of shared e-scooters and e-bikes to cities.
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The major challenge with flexible packaging remains its recyclability. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky discusses likely scenarios for what's ahead.
by Tom Szaky
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They could play an important role during the transition to packaging innovations that don’t lead to plastic pollution.
by Jon Smieja
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These remote-control devices raise the profile about the growing problem of plastics in the lakes that provide one-fifth of the world's freshwater.
by Elsa Wenzel
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It will impose new sustainability requirements on all businesses manufacturing single-use packaging or plastic single-use service ware.
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Technology, politics and climate action may coalesce to put high-speed transit on the fast track.
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Waste into materials not just once but continuously: It’s the brass ring of the circular economy. Can it work?
by Joel Makower
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Corporations want to increase recycled plastic content in packaging and products but can't get enough of it. These three companies are making moves to help address this need.
by Elsa Wenzel
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Here's how innovators at Circularity 22 are dealing with the scourge of plastic waste mismanagement.
by Holly Secon
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These materials are a nuisance, but somebody’s gotta deal with them.