March 2012 - Page 8 of 8 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Packaging firms look to solve green challenges
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsFood packaging plastic usage expected to continually rise. Whether they are green or not is another story. Most green changes are just to reduce manufacture cost or sell a green image. Plastics News - Packaging firms look to solve green...
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NextLife targets recycled blends to fast-food sector
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsIncreased use of recycled plastic resins to reduce the new plastic resin usage. Better for the economy and the environment. Plastics News - NextLife targets recycled blends to fast-food sector.
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Coalition fights San Francisco bag ban
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsWhile the Philippines are passing laws to protect their economy from the flooding caused by plastic bag blocked drains, and the large pollution aspect, the USA is mired down with law suits to try to do the same. Plastics News...
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To plastic or not to plastic, that is the question…
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsA good article describing the shocking woes in the Philippines due to the problem of plastic bags blocking drains causing flooding, high levels of visible pollution, and squalid conditions. To plastic or...
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Discussion on Bioplastics
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in BioPlasticsThe following discussion was on a LinkedIn biodegradable plastics group. The question was; We are looking at Biobased products made from renewable resources. The Products are of Injection Mold & should have atleast 12-14 years life. Any Suggestions? Reply from Teresa Clark...
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Numac provide renewable energy source with biodegradable plastic liner
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsThis drilling company being concerned about its environmental footprint, sees the future with its selection of biodegradable plastic soil sampling liners. See www.biobailer.com Press Release: Numac provide renewable energy source with biodegradable plastic liner.
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Clinton Leads International Efforts to Tackle Landfill Emissions
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Landfills and DisposalCapturing methane from landfill sites and combusting it can lead to a significant energy supply, all the while reducing the global warming potential of the gas. Landfill-biodegradable plastics can help to produce more energy while eliminating plastic waste. Clinton Leads...
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Bids for 70 MW Methane Project at Massive Mexican Landfill
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in Landfills and Disposal, Plastic Waste NewsRecovering energy from biodegraded materials is going to be a large player in energy supplies. This is supporting the use of landfill biodegradable plastics as a means to eliminate plastic waste. Bids for 70 MW Methane Project at Massive...
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s MMSB to launch composting program in Grand Bank
Posted on March 2, 2012 by DrRossH in BioPlasticsSolid Waste & Recycling Magazine. This sounds like an interesting trial, but I wonder why they are not taking 'compostable plastics'? There is much touted about bioplastics or otherwise called compostable plastics saying they...
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