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Aluminum may have a higher recycling rate than plastic, but expect tradeoffs in transportation emissions. The real breakthrough comes with reuse.
March 19, 2021 by Jesse Klein
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Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world. Although for now they remain a niche technology, experts say the roads could become one of a diverse array of uses for discarded plastic.
March 9, 2021 by Ann Parson
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Sponsored: It’s time for big bets in the fight against climate change. Here are ways companies can rise to the challenge to create business and societal value.
February 11, 2021 by Christoph Schell
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Numerous companies have set recycling 100 percent recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging goals. But how are they getting there and is it enough?
January 28, 2021 by Scott Breen
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The industry is pushing for more ‘sustainable’ materials and pushing collection efforts, but recycled rubber is still more likely to find a home outside of new tires.
January 22, 2021 by Heather Clancy
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Unilever and Alibaba launch AI-powered closed-loop recycling system in 'Waste Free World' initiative
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The companies have already installed 20 machines operational in offices and community spaces in Shanghai and Hangzhou, with 500 more set to be installed through 2021.
January 13, 2021 by Toby Hill
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Two percent of global emissions from this sector adds up.
December 16, 2020 by Renee Van Heusden
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If the historic influx of recycling legislation in Congress over the past few years tells us anything, it’s that recycling and materials management are on the national agenda.
December 14, 2020 by Lauren Phipps
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With social license at risk, demand for recycled plastic is becoming inelastic and those able to supply to exacting standards will emerge and prosper.
December 2, 2020 by Doug Woodring
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Sponsored: Circular economy principles must be built into processes from the start to effect change.
November 19, 2020 by Monique Oxender
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The challenges facing recycling in the U.S. may seem daunting but cross-sector collaboration is
November 18, 2020 by Taylor Flores
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Developed to provide a blueprint for environmental action, LCAs often sow seeds of discord. What can be done to fix that?
November 13, 2020 by Karine Vann
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Across the value chain, the industry could realize $450 million in raw material recovery for new ventures and clean jobs.
November 6, 2020 by Myisha Majumder
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Sponsored: Together with its customers, the fiber-based packaging industry leader is prioritizing recyclability and responsible forestry.
November 2, 2020 by Pat Lindner
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More companies are pursuing design for the environment, closed loop supply chains and equitable practices that extend to downstream communities.
October 30, 2020 by Elsa Wenzel
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Tackling the diversity and volume of plastic waste today requires not only multiple strategies, but also the participation of all stakeholders to drive toward an optimal system.
October 16, 2020 by Paula Luu
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As singer-songwriter Solange said, 'Do nothing without intention.'
September 16, 2020 by Deonna Anderson
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By sourcing leftover materials from current factories, Redwood Materials can help lower the cost of batteries and also reduce considerable waste.
September 2, 2020 by Katie Fehrenbacher
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Sophisticated materials recovery facilities of the future won’t be cheap. Will they have payoff for recyclers and their customers?
September 1, 2020 by Arlene Karidis
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As companies and consumer brands incorporate recycled plastic content into their products and as part of their circularity goals, product integrity becomes
August 26, 2020 by Taylor Flores
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These days, it's hard to leave the house without seeing a plexiglass shield, but what will happen to that plastic when the pandemic is over?
August 25, 2020 by Jesse Klein
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Sponsored: Eastman’s chief commercial officer, Brad Lich, discusses their innovative chemical recycling technologies to support a more circular economy right now.
June 29, 2020 by Brad Lich
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Sponsored: A look at the wins, gaps and trends in sustainable packaging. Was there enough progress to overcome challenges from the pandemic?
June 15, 2020 by Cheryl Baldwin
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Eon, an IoT platform, is working with the fashion companies and retailers to minimize waste and build the infrastructure for circular business models.
June 5, 2020 by Savannah Parsons
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Single-use plastics are helping keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but creating new challenges for governments in dealing with the waste problem.
May 22, 2020 by Kristin Hughes