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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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Even as the world suffers a plastics glut, petrochemical companies are prolonging the 'plasticene era.'
by Meg Wilcox
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11 circular economy startups have emerged as $1 billion-plus companies since 2020.
by Ella Hedley
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What will it take to redress the textile industry’s devastating environmental impact?
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Most cotton garments end up as landfill. Seattle’s Evrnu says it can recycle those items.
by Jesse Klein
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The state alleges PepsiCo misled the public about the damage caused by single-use plastics.
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The negotiations are over halfway done and big questions linger. How can nations create a treaty that makes a difference?
by Jon Smieja
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The world is off track to tackle plastic pollution. Here's what business must do now, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
by Stuart Stone
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Governments around the world are securing their travel visas, rallying their best nerds and sharpening their pencils for the next big United Nations meeting on plastic pollution.
by Jon Smieja
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Even in Amsterdam, a gathering of plastics industry leaders was mired in jargon and toothless goals. Here’s what will get us unstuck.
by Suz Okie
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Nine 'Big Food' corporations that were served notice last year over their plastic footprint are failing to take sufficient action to tackle pollution, a new report says.
by Amber Rolt
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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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NGOs are cautiously optimistic about the draft document for a global plastics treaty, which will be used during the third set of negotiations scheduled for mid-November.
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If implemented correctly, reuse has exceptional potential for environmental and economic wins.
by Suz Okie
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Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets.
by Amber Rolt
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Proponents of pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will reduce plastic pollution. But critics say it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels.
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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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French startup Carbios, U.S. firm Protein Evolution and Australian venture Samsara Eco are three early-stage companies pioneering enzymatic approaches to recycling textiles.
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Fashion retailers and brands must work more closely with their supply chains to verify their sustainability credentials, a new report finds.
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Expert tips on how to make reusable products and systems that support it, from Eileen Fisher’s director of circular design.
by Jesse Klein
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New partnership aims to tackle plastic pollution by transforming waste management and recycling systems in Indonesia, Argentina and Brazil.
by Amber Rolt
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CDP expands disclosure platform to include plastic reporting, setting up the plastic credit market for more legitimacy.
by Jesse Klein
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Early-stage company Hilos gets $5 million to pioneer a more circular process for making shoes, starting with mules, clogs and sandals.