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Cigarette butts, plastic fragments dominate beach cleanups – USA
Posted on July 19, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsCigarette butts were the top item collected at beach cleanups by volunteers during 2023, according to Surfrider Foundation. Source: Cigarette butts, plastic fragments dominate beach cleanups | Plastics News
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Simple method to measure microplastic concentration
Posted on June 20, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsResearchers have developed a simple method to measure nano/ microplastic concentration in different soil types. Source: Simple method to measure microplastic concentration - Inside Waste Current techniques for measuring nano/ microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in soil require the soil organic matter...
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WinCup’s phade PHA straws are gamechangers – USA
Posted on June 12, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsThe phade straws manufactured by food service ware manufacturer WinCup look, feel and perform like regular plastic straws. There, however, the resemblance ends. Made from the biopolymer PHA, these straws completely biodegrade in any environment where bacteria is present. They...
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BioPak launches PHA compostable packaging – Australia
Posted on June 11, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPackaging specialist BioPak has launched of its PHA range, an innovation that is set to revolutionise the home-compostable cup industry. Source: BioPak launches PHA compostable packaging - Inside Waste A notable factor of the innovation is that the PHA resin...
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Australia’s oceans drowning in plastic waste –
Posted on May 30, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting Regulations, Plastic Waste NewsThe inquiry into plastic pollution in Australia's oceans has ended and the report has been tabled in parliament. Source: Australia's oceans drowning in plastic waste - Inside Waste The Committee’s final report tabled in Parliament makes 22 recommendations aimed at...
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New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down
Posted on May 22, 2024 by DrRossH in BioPlastics, Plastic Waste NewsAccording to the study, compostable packaging breaks down successfully at composting facilities that meet reasonable operational parameters. Source: New Research Sheds Light On How Compostable Packaging Breaks Down But Anita Spiller, ESG vice president at Tru Earth, which produces eco-friendly...
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Amazon increased US plastic packaging despite global phase-out, report says | Amazon
Posted on April 5, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsThe same year, 2022, company replaced plastic sleeves in EU with paper and cardboard, and cut plastic packaging globally by 11.6% Source: Amazon increased US plastic packaging despite global phase-out, report says | Amazon | The Guardian The increase in 2022...
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New plastic releases less microplastics when breaking down
Posted on April 4, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsA newly developed plant-based plastic material releases nine times less microplastics than conventional plastic Source: New plastic releases less microplastics when breaking down - Inside Waste “Although our findings show that the PLA released less microplastics, which means using plant-based...
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Size does matter in city waste stakes
Posted on January 23, 2024 by DrRossH in Plastic Recycling, Plastic Waste NewsWaste is a natural by-product of life on Earth and of productive human economies. Living systems have evolved to reconstitute waste — creatures like dung beetles fill an ecological niche of breaking down other organisms’ faeces — but...
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Nairobi Plastics treaty talks were ‘disappointing,’ so what’s next?
Posted on December 15, 2023 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsWith a broad consensus that the most recent round of plastics treaty talks accomplished less than hoped, some are saying the disappointment could become a turning point to force changes. Source: Plastics treaty talks were ‘disappointing,' so what's next? |...
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