May 2018 - Page 3 of 4 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Biodegradable water bottle aims to reduce plastic litter, but could meet consumer resistance – UK
Posted on May 10, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsA British bottled water company wants to start selling water in a paper-based, plastic-free disposable bottle that breaks down within weeks when littered in the ocean or forest or dumped in a landfill. Source: Biodegradable water bottle aims to...
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‘Wake-up call’: microplastics found in Great Australian Bight sediment
Posted on May 6, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsExclusive: Scientists say governments and corporations need to ‘legislate and incentivise’ to tackle ocean plastics Source: 'Wake-up call': microplastics found in Great Australian Bight sediment Plastic has been found in ocean-floor sediments 2km below the surface in one of Australia’s most...
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BioGone Plastics offers Landfill-Biodegradable range in Australia
Posted on May 4, 2018 by DrRossH in Environmental Plastic SuppliersA new range of consumer products and packing products is now being offered by BioGone. Products include; Packing tape, The worlds first landfill-biodegradable packing tape Stretch wrap Trash bags Dog waste bags Cling film Zip Lock bags And more
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Tetra Pak to develop paper straws for juice boxes – Switzerland
Posted on May 4, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic StrawsTetra Pak Straws Swiss packaging firm Tetra Pak is introducing paper straws for its juice boxes in response to growing concerns over plastic wastes. The Lausanne-based company said April 30 it has been working to encourage consumers to push straws “back...
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How to prepare for the imminent plastic bags ban in supermarkets – Australia
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsPlastic bags will soon vanish from supermarket checkouts Australia-wide with the first Coles and Woolworths stores removing single-use plastic bans. Source: How to prepare for the imminent plastic bags ban in supermarkets The countdown has begun – in less than...
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NSW won’t ban plastic bags, but Eritrea, Kenya and Rwanda all do
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe NSW government's ongoing refusal to outlaw plastic bags is 'indefensible' considering several third wor... Source: NSW won't ban plastic bags, but Eritrea, Kenya and Rwanda all do At last month's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, prime...
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A Range of Opinions on Proposed Ban for Single-Use Plastic Bags
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsGovernor Cuomo has announced legislation to enact a ban on single-use plastic bags at all retail and grocery stores in New York State. While most agree Source: A Range of Opinions on Proposed Ban for Single-Use Plastic Bags Director of the...
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Bans on Plastic Straws Are Growing. But Is the Travel Industry Doing Enough?
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic StrawsGlobal momentum has built in recent months to ban plastic straws and replace them with biodegradable paper ones. But cruise lines and luxury resorts are lagging. Source: Bans on Plastic Straws Are Growing. But Is the Travel Industry Doing Enough? Sonu...
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Plastic bag ban passes in Cohasset – USA
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsCohasset now joins nearly 70 Massachusetts municipalities that have banned the distribution of single-use plastic bags. The citizen’s petition Source: Plastic bag ban passes in Cohasset Cohasset now joins nearly 70 Massachusetts municipalities that have banned the distribution of single-use plastic bags. The...
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Call for government to back ban on balloon releases and sky lanterns: Petition
Posted on May 2, 2018 by DrRossH in BalloonsThe online petition has already gathered over 14,000 signatures but needs to reach 100,000 signatures in order to be considered for debate in Parliament. Follow the link in the article to add your signature. Source: Call for government to...
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