May 2012 - Page 8 of 10 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Ohio recycler InterGroup adding capacity
Posted on May 10, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - Ohio recycler InterGroup adding capacity. " Plastics scrap recycler InterGroup International Ltd. is riding a wave of growth that began late last year and is continuing on into 2012."
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Charlie’s water bottle – the recycling debate continues – Story – Campbell Live – TV Shows – 3 News
Posted on May 9, 2012 by DrRossH in BioPlasticsCharlie's water bottle - the recycling debate continues - Story - Campbell Live - TV Shows - 3 News. The media did an accurate story on this product and concluded to the firm disagreement...
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New recycling co-operative launched in New Mexico
Posted on May 9, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsNew recycling co-operative launched in New Mexico | Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine. Getting smaller comminitoes to pool their waste into larger colelctions allows them to get higher prices for the bulk waste, making their recycle programs more viable.
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Plastic threatens Pacific environment, says study
Posted on May 9, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastic threatens Pacific environment, says study | ABC Radio Australia. Researchers say the killer soup of microplastic particles is threatening to alter the open ocean's natural environment. The study says in the period 1972 to 1987, no microplastic was found in...
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Why we should be banning the use of Oxodegradable additives for plastic waste control
Posted on May 7, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsAn oxo additive is an additive that when added to plastic causes the plastic to fragment into little pieces over a 1 to 2 year time frame when in the air. The manufacturers of these additives claim that this is...
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Campbell Discusses the Environmental Impact of Plastic Bags – California
Posted on May 6, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsCampbell Discusses the Environmental Impact of Plastic Bags - Campbell, CA Patch. The bag manufacturers always bring out the argument, a plastic bag uses less water and less energy to make than a plastic bag. They are trying to divert...
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The Hindu : Thin plastic bags back in circulation
Posted on May 6, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe Hindu : Cities / Hyderabad : Thin plastic bags back in circulation. "The ugly old plastic carry-bags are back in circulation. Be it fruit sellers or vegetable vendors, everyone these days is packing their wares in wafer-thin plastic bags...
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Trashing Politics – Philippines
Posted on May 6, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsTrashing Politics | Tempo - News in a Flash. The bag manufacturers always bring out this argument, a plastic bag uses less...
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American Progressive Bag Alliance Urges Illinois General Assembly To Pass Statewide Recycling Bill
Posted on May 6, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsAmerican Progressive Bag Alliance Urges Illinois General Assembly To Pass Statewide Recycling Bill | Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine. Looking at some numbers in this letter the APBA wrote to the legislators to convince...
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War of words: Is oxo-degradable a biodegradable plastic or not?
Posted on May 5, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsWar of words: Is oxo-degradable a biodegradable plastic or not?. A good example on how to spin a products good features but omit it's short comings. Here are some as posted on Linked in by a fellow contributor; "
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