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Feed the world – Israel
Posted on May 23, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsFeed the world - JPost - Environment & Technology. The Israelies are recognising that biodegradable plastic is becoming an option for them.
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Paper or plastic? Neither – Springfield, IL
Posted on May 23, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsKathryn Rem: Paper or plastic? Neither - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register. “What breaks my heart is seeing a mother or father with a child in a shopping cart with 10 plastic bags,” she said. “The child is learning...
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Fukutomi to build Hong Kong plastics recycling plant
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - Fukutomi to build Hong Kong plastics recycling plant. "Hong Kong has been a critical transfer point in the stream of plastics scrap flowing from the Western world to mainland China -- the largest importer and recycler of waste...
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China’s new resin association aims to clear plastics’ name
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - China's new resin association aims to clear plastics' name. Why don't other countries who have been dealing with plastics for many years longer also voice similar concerns? Why don't we press more for this comment? "Plastics companies need...
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UL Environment revises biodegradability standard
Posted on May 19, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsPlastics News - UL Environment revises biodegradability standard. UL did the right justification on this. The claims by oxodegradable manufacurers have been over sold many times and some science needs to be put back into this important topic of plastic...
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Cash-for-recycling scheme hits £100,000 donation mark – UK
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsCash-for-recycling scheme hits £100,000 donation mark - Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment | Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment. Yet another fine example of people donating their...
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Call to revamp PRN/PERN system for plastics – UK
Posted on May 18, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsCall to revamp PRN/PERN system for plastics - Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment | Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment. If we looked at it that we...
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Safetek launches recyclable food packaging film – UK
Posted on May 17, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsSafetek launches recyclable food packaging film - Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment | Packaging News | Manufacture | Jobs | Design | Materials | Equipment. 100% non-toxic, 100% recyclable and eco-friendly What does this...
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Bottle recycling project ‘feeble’: greenies – Australia
Posted on May 17, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsBottle recycling project 'feeble': greenies - Weekly Times Now. "It's just another part of the beverage industry's tactic to avoid taking real responsibility and leave all future management costs to councils,'' Mr Angel said. "Industry will put bins in and then...
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Why business leaders should lobby politicians to lead on sustainability – UK
Posted on May 15, 2012 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsWhy business leaders should lobby politicians to lead on sustainability | Guardian Sustainable Business | guardian.co.uk. "While companies that are heavily dependent on fossil fuels are highly effective in preventing change by being well funded and tightly organised, progressive businesses...
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