Good News Notes: “The use of plastic packaging for food products contributes significantly to plastic waste, of which 14 million tons end up in our oceans each year. By 2050, it is predicted that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish, which will be a serious threat to our ecosystems and well…
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Asda rolls out plastic-free free food protection technology in bid to cut food waste
Good News Notes: “The supermarket is set to stock citrus fruits and avocados coated in the innovative material, produced by Apeel Sciences, in the coming weeks. The material is made using the proteins and cellulose found in fruit and vegetable seeds, peels and pulps, mixed with water. Apeel Sciences’ material is sprayed onto produce and…
rePurpose Global Partners with Personal Care Brands to Stamp Out Waste
Good News Notes: “New York-based rePurpose Global, a coalition focused on reducing waste, is collaborating with 100 personal-care brands in more than 15 countries to address plastic pollution. Through the initiative, the partners are removing 4,127 tons of plastic waste per year, the weight of 208 million plastic bottles or 1.8 billion plastic bags. The brands,…
ATTITUDE Launches Leaves Bars: A Plastic Free Beauty Collection
Good News Notes: “ATTITUDE, a Canadian leader in body and home care products, continues its mission to raise the bar with better products for a better future. The plastic crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing planet Earth. Currently, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year. ATTITUDE…
Upcycling plastic waste into more valuable materials could make recycling pay for itself
Good News Notes: “A new and simple method for upcycling plastic waste at room temperature has been developed by a team of researchers at the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath. The researchers hope the new process will help recycling become more economically viable. Plastic waste residing in either…
Engineered Bacteria Convert Captured Carbon Dioxide Into Valuable Chemicals for Fuels, Fabric, and Cosmetics
Good News Notes: “Engineered Bacteria Upcycle Carbon Waste Into Valuable Chemicals Bacteria are known for breaking down lactose to make yogurt and sugar to make beer. Now researchers led by
Coca-Cola, criticized for plastic pollution, pledges 25% reusable packaging
Good News Notes: “The Coca-Cola Company (KO.N) on Thursday said it will aim for 25% of its packaging globally to be reusable by 2030, a move hailed by environmental groups who have called out the soft-drink maker for worldwide plastic pollution. Coca-Cola is a top target for consumer, investor and environmental groups concerned about petroleum-based plastic single-use…
7 Creative DIY Wine Rack Ideas That Use Upcycled Materials
Good News Notes: “DIY-ing your home decor is not only a fun project, but it also makes for a great conversation piece. You get to show off your creativity and crafting skills while also making something you can enjoy in your home. And now, you can make a DIY wine rack using upcycled materials. Upcycling is the process of…
Parkside develops compostable packaging for Mintons food range
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Mass Production of Recyclable Bioplastics Possible with Cellulose
Good News Notes: “The accumulation of synthetic polyester on the planet has posed a danger to the ecology. Because of its advantageous recyclability, optical clarity, and availability of resources, cellulose film has recently become one of the most appealing alternatives to displace petroleum-based polymers. The typical methodologies for fabricating cellulose films, such as vacuum filtering…