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www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Food & drink

Open sesame? Sainsbury's and Tesco drop lids from pots of hummus

The removal of plastic lids from hummus pots by British supermarkets has sparked significant consumer backlash over concerns regarding food spoilage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction

Australia leads in single-use plastic waste, worsening environmental impacts
Global single-use plastic consumption surged despite awareness efforts
Soft plastics are largely unrecyclable, causing significant climate damage
The recycling system for soft plastics has significant operational challenges [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.
Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The Biden administration plans to phase out single-use plastics and implement tougher regulations on plastic manufacturing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Food & drink

Open sesame? Sainsbury's and Tesco drop lids from pots of hummus

The removal of plastic lids from hummus pots by British supermarkets has sparked significant consumer backlash over concerns regarding food spoilage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction

Australia leads in single-use plastic waste, worsening environmental impacts
Global single-use plastic consumption surged despite awareness efforts
Soft plastics are largely unrecyclable, causing significant climate damage
The recycling system for soft plastics has significant operational challenges [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.
Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The Biden administration plans to phase out single-use plastics and implement tougher regulations on plastic manufacturing. [ more ]
moresingle-use-plastics
time.com
9 months ago
Environment

The Dirty Secret Of Alternative Plastics

PLU stickers on produce, intended to be briefly scanned and discarded, contribute to plastic waste and pollution in the environment.
Nearly 40% of all plastic produced is designed for single-use purposes.
Replacing plastics with biodegradable and compostable alternatives is a proposed solution, but production is limited and more expensive. [ more ]
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