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A recent comparative study from IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has found that optimising the sorting of plastic packaging waste can contribute considerably to reducing greenhouse gas ...

Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy calls on brands to join critical work to increase recovery of valuable small-format plastic ...

While it might be impossible to avoid microplastics entirely, experts shared several practical steps you can take to reduce ...

A mom’s viral TikTok about strict birthday party rules has parents divided. Are these gift restrictions thoughtful or making ...

Researchers have been looking at the issue of recycling small-format plastic packaging since 2022, Closed Loop Partners says.

A comprehensive assessment sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including ...

In 2025, the top priority for the waste management industry must be the successful rollout of Simpler Recycling, helping our ...

Plastic straws have become an international emblem of the harms of plastic pollution, and Trump's order is the latest salvo ...

Democrats are back with a “streamlined” version of a bill that seeks to standardize the state’s recycling system and cut down ...

On Jan. 1, polystyrene packaging became illegal to sell, distribute or import into California—the result of a landmark waste law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022, and heralded by lawmakers and ...