News and Podcasts
August 23, 2019
The continuing complexities of what to do about plastic
While there are some innovation alternatives to plastics appearing, there remains a lack of proper analysis of their impact and potential
The solution with plastic packaging from the consumer perspective is straightforward: business should just get rid of it, right?
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May 7, 2019
Want to cut down on plastic waste? Here’s what the experts recommend
The small changes that can have a big impact. Less than 11% of plastics are recycled in Canada, and we...
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February 6, 2019
Environmental Issues Matter More Than Ever
Consumers care about environmental issues more than ever, and they are using their spending dollars to reward companies that share their values. A new study shows just how important this trend has become.
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December 6, 2018
Plastic ban ‘could do more harm than good’ to environment
Banning plastic could do more harm than good to the environment, a group of scientists has warned. The group of...
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October 27, 2018
Scientists see ‘tipping point’ on ocean plastics
A panel discussion at the June 6 "Transatlantic Research Cooperation to Treasure and Protect the Atlantic Ocean" at the Wilson Center in Washington.
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October 27, 2018
Let’s not take sides: No one supports ocean pollution
We can add the G7 group of industrial nations to the list of organizations pushing for improving plastics recycling and reducing production of single-use plastics.
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October 11, 2018
Study claims US plastic recycling rate is plunging
The Plastic Pollution Coalition, Berkeley, California, has published a report contending the recycling rate for plastic in the United States is plummeting.
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April 18, 2018
Study finds plastic waste triggers coral reef diseases
Plastics waste is triggering disease outbreaks in coral reefs in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a new study. Lead author...
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April 18, 2018
Post-industrial recycler SPS expanding in Indiana
A plastics recycler is opening a new $5 million location in Indiana that expects to eventually handle about 20 million...
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