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Bio-based Testing For Renewable Plastics
Plastic. It’s been the buzzword at the heart of waste reduction strategies for years, with regulations around the world working to reduce production, use and disposal of the material in both domestic and industrial settings. As well as limiting the…
Commentary: 3 Million Trees And Roof-top Gardens: European Cities Make Green Pledge
In Europe thirty-one major cities, including London, Barcelona and Milan, signed a declaration committing to invest in green spaces like rooftop gardens and fighting the effects of climate change by planting trees. Reference: https://waste-management-world.com/a/a-circular-economy-model-in-zimbabwe-requires-a-public-shift-in-attitude
Commentary: A Circular Economy Model In Zimbabwe Requires A Public Shift In Attitude
According to the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), Zimbabwe produces 1,7 million tonnes of solid waste a year. However, the country presents the opportunity to become a circular economy example in the region. In this article by the Waste Management World,…
Amazon Customers Want To Be Able To Recycle Packaging. So Why Isn’t The Tech Giant Doing More?
Amazon released its 2020 sustainability report. Oceana, a major organization fighting for a clean ocean, analyzed e-commerce packaging data and found that Amazon generated 465 million pounds of plastic packaging waste in 2019, as stated in their report. Now, the…
Lidl Pledges to Remove Two Billion pieces of Plastic Packaging by 2022
At the end of last week, German supermarket Lidl vowed it would remove two billion pieces of plastic packaging from its UK stores by the end of 2022. The retailer has stated it has already removed over a billion pieces…
ArcelorMittal 2030 Emissions Reduction Target requires $10bn Investment
Luxembourg-based steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal last week published its second group climate action report - announcing its target of reducing emissions by 25% by 2030 will be backed by a $10bn investment into carbon-reduction solutions. The steel major also bumped its…