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Sustainable Supply Chains
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, Set to Ignite Change in 2023
The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Amazon’s Global Plastic Footprint Might Be Shrinking, but the US Is A Different Story
It was estimated that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the United States in 2022, a 9.6% increase over Oceana’s estimate for 2021.
Sustainable Supply Chains
“Forever Chemicals” Found in 17,000 sites in the United Kingdom and Europe
PFASs, chemicals present in teflon and associated with cancer risks, have been found in high concentrations throughout Europe.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Eastman Secures DOE Funding for Advanced Molecular Plastics Recycling Plant
Eastman, a leading provider of specialty materials and chemicals, has recently been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a recipient of significant funding for the establishment of its second state-of-the-art molecular plastic recycling facility onshore.
Ethical Consumerism
Tackling Microfibres
One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.
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Sustainable Supply Chains
Does Amazon Have a Plastic Pollution Problem?
The studies estimate that the e-commerce giant generated more than 270,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste in its shipments, of which 10,600 tonnes ended up in rivers and seas.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials
ELIX Polymers explores the potential of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) materials to enhance sustainability in healthcare, addressing challenges posed by cross-contamination in traditional mechanically recycled ABS amid rising demand for sustainability in medical applications.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Seeking Plastic Waste Solutions at The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo
The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo by TransGlobal is the leading international event for companies pursuing cutting-edge solutions in plastic waste reduction and circular economy innovations.