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Three reasons why banning plastic bags is problematic
The entire story of their effects must be more closely considered
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COVID-19 is laying waste to many U.S. recycling programs
Waste sources, quantities and destinations are all in flux, and shutdowns have devastated an industry that was already struggling
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Ocean plastics may buoy Europe R-PET market
Recycled polymer markets in Europe are developing at a much faster pace than their virgin counterparts
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Biodegradable vs. recyclable plastics: Which is better for the environment?
Only about half of bioplastics are plastics are even biodegradable in the first place
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Bottled up frustration for PET
Changes in tourism and travel due to the pandemic will affect pries and supply of PET resin feedstocks
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End the plastic disaster
Oceana Canada urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to fulfill their commitment to ban single-use plastics
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What happens to waste PPE during the coronavirus pandemic?
The most effective means of disposal is to burn it
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False arguments being used to promote post-consumer recycled content
Specifying pre- and post-consumer targets is counterproductive
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Hydrogen from garbage?
SGH2’s technology uses recycled mixed paper waste to produce “greener than green” hydrogen
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Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You’re not alone
Amid understandable concern over health and hygiene during the pandemic, the problem of disposable plastics has taken a back seat
