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Battery recycling participation hinges on strong consumer awareness
Almost all Americans use a lithium-powered device every single day. A new study from Cirba Solutions finds that most don't know where or how to recycle the batteries inside these devices. Read more...
Can we ever get rid of plastics for good? - WHYY Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our food packaging, our electronics, our cars and even our clothes. As plastic pollution piles up, especially from single-use products, some environmentalists and consumers have tried turning to a “plastic-free” lifestyle. But that’s much easier said than done. Read more…
Deep-sea snails and mussels in Indian and Pacific Oceans contain microplastics, study finds
A new study has found microplastic particles in almost all sampled mussels and snails inhabiting deep-sea hydrothermal vents in the Indian Ocean and southwestern Pacific Ocean. Read more...
How can the fashion and textile industry unlock greater value from waste? As circular business models continue to evolve, collaboration across the supply chain is becoming essential to scaling textile recycling, Read More...
Feeding the circular economy: The rise in upcycled food July 27 - The world’s appetite for upcycled food is growing. In Denmark, Rootly is a food-tech startup that has created a range of plant-based meat alternatives using surplus beet, carrots and mushrooms, along with the pulp from juice production. Read more...
Rising environmental awareness, strict sustainability regulations, and strong consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging are among the primary factors driving the us green packaging market Read more...
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