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WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom

WRAP's Plastics Pact 2025 Progress: A Call for Urgent Regulation as Targets Loom

WRAP acknowledges substantial progress in the Plastics Pact 2025 initiative but concedes that vital targets may not be achieved by 2025.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 25th, 2024|11:26 AM
Adidas’ Plan to Help End Plastic Waste

Adidas’ Plan to Help End Plastic Waste

With the intended goal of becoming a circular fashion company, Adidas is pulling out all the stops to end its plastic waste via its Three Loop Strategy.
Common Share Editorial TeamCommon Share Editorial Team
|June 22nd, 2021|10:52 AM
Does Amazon Have a Plastic Pollution Problem?

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 11th, 2022|7:43 AM
Enhancing Sustainability in Chemical Recycling of ABS Materials

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 16th, 2024|12:06 PM
Seeking Plastic Waste Solutions at The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 10th, 2023|11:29 AM
Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve Puts Sustainable Fibers in the Spotlight at the Rose Bowl

Repreve is set to highlight its transformative process at the Rose Bowl during the championship semifinal, showcasing its role in crafting sustainable team uniforms.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 26th, 2023|9:26 PM
Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling
Manufacturing 4.0
Material Innovation & Circularity

Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling

A groundbreaking moisture-driven recycling method is transforming plastic waste management, enabling solvent-free, energy-efficient PET recycling. Discover how this chemistry breakthrough is driving a circular economy for plastics.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 20th, 2025|2:20 PM
The 2022 Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon Collection is the Latest High Street Frenzy

The 2022 Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon Collection is the Latest High Street Frenzy

The new Adidas x Prada Re-Nylon collection celebrates timeless design and advocates awareness for the future of the planet.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 25th, 2022|6:55 PM
Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions

The Biobased Solutions Catalogue, part of the WORM Project, promotes eco-friendly, bio-based products for humanitarian operations, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainable procurement.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 6th, 2024|12:57 PM
Why Recycled Plastic Is No Silver Bullet for Packaging Pollution
Material Innovation & Circularity
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Why Recycled Plastic Is No Silver Bullet for Packaging Pollution

Recycled plastic won’t solve packaging pollution. Discover why supply chain investment and sustainable material innovation are critical for long-term impact.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 17th, 2025|8:29 AM