Bioplastics Biodegradable vs. recyclable plastics: Which is better for the environment? by IDTechEx Only about half of bioplastics are plastics are even biodegradable in the first place
COVID-19 Bottled up frustration for PET by Susan Mair, Petrochemical Analyst at ICIS Changes in tourism and travel due to the pandemic will affect pries and supply of PET resin feedstocks
Environment End the plastic disaster by Oceana Canada Oceana Canada urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to fulfill their commitment to ban single-use plastics
COVID-19 What happens to waste PPE during the coronavirus pandemic? by Carly Fletcher The most effective means of disposal is to burn it
Cardboard False arguments being used to promote post-consumer recycled content by John Mulllinder Specifying pre- and post-consumer targets is counterproductive
Biogas Hydrogen from garbage? by SGH2 SGH2’s technology uses recycled mixed paper waste to produce “greener than green” hydrogen
COVID-19 Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You’re not alone by Daiane Scaraboto, Alison M Joubert & Claudia Gonzalez-Arcos Amid understandable concern over health and hygiene during the pandemic, the problem of disposable plastics has taken a back seat
Packaging Regulations may boost less sustainable plastic alternatives by Mark Wilson, Senior Editor, ICIS Plastics have become the public face of the waste pollution crisis, prompting an unprecedented consumer and regulatory backlash. Industry is responding by switching to other materials without considering their environmental impact.
Fleet management The hidden impact of engine idling by Darryl Purificati Idling is a fact of life for waste collection fleets. Here are some ways to reduce the damage it causes.
Blue Box Celebrate Earth Day responsibly by SWANA SWANA encourages responsible 50th Earth Day celebrations