Category: Recycling
Recycling
Significant cuts to the volumes of waste imported by China has reportedly led to the ban of single-use plastic products such as containers, cups, and cutlery in several nations. According to reports, Australia is lagging behind in terms of reducing plastic waste as politicians may …
Recycling
Borealis, the world’s eighth largest producer of polypropylene and polyethylene, has reportedly announced that it has acquired the plastics recycler Ecoplast (Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling GmbH) in a bid to fortify green growth initiatives. For the record, Ecoplast, based in Wildon, Austria, processes approximately 35,000 tons of …
Recycling
Hong Kong has recently announced the launch of a new trial scheme to spice up the region’s dismal of plastic waste recycling. Reportedly, the scheme would be rolled out in three districts by the next year. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, Chief Secretary, revealed that the government …
Recycling
Kroger, the leading supermarket chain based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, has recently confirmed its plans for phasing out single-use plastic bags from all its stores throughout U.S. by 2025. Sources with knowledge of the matter informed that Seattle-based QFC would be Kroger’s first retail division …
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The Baker-Polito Administration has reportedly awarded $2.6 million in grants to 247 municipalities in Massachusetts to propagate recycling in its cities. Sources familiar with the matter stated that the grant is a part of a new public education effort launched by the state to refine …
Recycling
Aldi, a well-known brand of discount supermarket chains, has announced that it will introduce clear, plastic recyclable trays for a range of selected fresh produce that it sells. Reportedly, the new trays will be trialed on six product ranges and the change could save nearly …
Recycling
Auckland’s biggest recycling unit has apparently received a grant of $3.1 million that would be expended to double its recycling capabilities. The new facility by Green Gorilla is expected to divert 40,000 tons of extra waste generated from landfills every year. Sources familiar with the …
Recycling
The government of Thailand has reportedly decided to ban imports of plastic and electronic waste, as giant heaps of scrap have accumulated in the country, filled with garbage from across the world. Sources suggest that Thailand is one of the leading contributors of ocean-waste globally, …
Recycling
France reportedly plans to further its aim of plastic recycling, by launching a penalty system designed to increase the costs of consumer goods packaged with non-recycled plastic. As per authentic sources, the move comes on the heels of the pledge undertaken by the nation to …
Recycling
New Zealand reportedly joined a growing list of countries that have been making it to the front page for banning single use plastic bags. According to an official announcement, single use plastic bags have to be phased out in New Zealand by the end of …