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A team of MIT researchers suggests that a nationwide bottle deposit program could significantly improve these rates, but such a program would need to be carefully designed to ensure its effectiveness.
Learning how to identify recyclable plastics is important if you want to do your part for the environment. Proper recycling practices ensure that more plastics are recycled rather than ending up in landfills or oceans.
None of the 225 companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue are doing enough to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics in their products. This finding on plastic reduction highlights the urgent need for substantial action from these corporations to combat plastic pollution.
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Climate Change’s Toxic Threat US Lakes
Climate change is a global crisis that affects various aspects of our environment, and one area where its impacts are becoming increasingly evident is in northern US lakes.
The Amazon Effect As Viewed Through Retail Shoe Stores
If we narrow our focus to one specific category - shoe stores - we can witness a compelling example of how the Amazon Effect is disrupting the retail landscape.
New Bottle Recycling Law in California Offers More Incentives to Recycle
Recent changes to California's bottle recycling law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to tackle landfill challenges head-on.
Study Unveils State Recycling Market Impact
Across the United States, states and municipalities are increasingly realizing the multifaceted benefits of recycling. Recycling not only has significant environmental and social advantages but also holds the potential to spur economic growth.
EPA’s New Reports Shed Light on Food Waste and Climate Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step in addressing the environmental, social, and economic challenges posed by food waste with the release of two groundbreaking reports.
Bottle Caps Get A New Approach to Recycling
Greenpath Enterprises and TOMRA Recycling Sorting introduce a cutting-edge mechanical sorting process for recycling bottle caps.
Renewcell Looks To Challenge A Textile Crisis
Renewcell, the world's pioneering commercial-scale textile-to-textile recycling factory, established its massive warehouse, offering a glimpse into a potential solution for the fashion industry's textile waste dilemma.
Climate Responsibility – Amazon Passes The Buck
While Amazon claims to shrink their carbon footprint, they are increasingly exerting pressure on their suppliers who pay a hefty price when it comes to climate responsibility, waste and environmental harm.
Unraveling The Amazon Monopoly
This review delves into the predatory tactics and monopolistic practices employed by the Amazon Monopoly that have left a trail of victims in its wake.
Rethinking Waste Management in America
The University of Virginia took two national surveys on recycling and waste management. The results were eye opening.
Green Households and Eco-Friendly Living
The choices green households make affect the climate and the environment in numerous ways, ranging from daily habits, such as what to eat and how to get to work, to less frequent choices, such as how to heat their homes.
The Key to Sustainable Demolition
The architecture and construction industry contributes significantly to global carbon emissions, with nearly half of these emissions arising from the construction and demolition of buildings.
The Quest for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Europe
The European aviation industry is at a crossroads, facing the challenge of meeting ambitious sustainability targets while addressing growing demand for air travel.
A Wine Company’s Quest to Ditch Glass Bottles
The wine industry has long grappled with the environmental implications of glass bottles, a standard choice for packaging that poses challenges for recycling and waste management.
The Mounting Crisis of Disposable E-Waste
In the race for fast cash, industries are recklessly churning out disposable electronic items, leaving an indelible mark on the environment and contributing to the ever-growing problem of plastic waste.
Groundbreaking Right-to-Repair Law Approved In California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill into law today, making California the third U.S. state to approve right-to-repair legislation.
The Circular Economy Unveiled
As our world grapples with climate change and dwindling resources, the spotlight is on the rise of the circular economy, an innovative concept geared toward a sustainable future.
Transforming Low-Value Plastic Recycling into High-Value Products
Only about 9 percent of plastic in the United States is typically recycled into low-value products.
The Complex Reality of Polystyrene Recycling
When it comes to recycling, polystyrene presents several challenges, leading many to wonder whether it is truly recyclable.
Plastic Waste Management for a Sustainable Future
John Wesley Hyatt's discovery in 1869, revolutionized the production of materials by enabling versatile shaping and replication of natural substances, ultimately leading to the widespread use of plastics and plastic waste in today's society.
Renewable Energy: Benefits for the Planet
In a world where energy consumption is on the rise and the consequences of fossil fuel use are becoming increasingly apparent, renewable energy sources are emerging as a powerful solution.
Sustainable Alternatives in Concrete Production
Innovative technologies are available to mitigate the carbon footprint of concrete production.
MCAP: A Path to Sustainable Manufacturing in the Fashion Industry
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), in partnership with industry leaders Nike and Target Corporation, unveiled the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) during its 2023 Annual Meeting in Boston.
Plastic Recycling Highlighted in a New Video
Recycling is Real: Plastics Industry Association's New Video Highlights the Truth about Plastic Recycling
