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Helping PDP Engage Brands to Revalue Plastic
Helping PDP Engage Brands to Revalue Plastic
Published on December 8, 2013
About a 4 minute read

The Plastic Disclosure Project sees an influential need for companies to start disclosing their plastic footprint in order to create a benchmark for reduction by increasing recycling and adding value back into plastic use. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Nestlé, Coke, Pepsi & Unilever Join Forces to Combat Waste in Chile
Nestlé, Coke, Pepsi & Unilever Join Forces to Combat Waste in Chile
Published on December 4, 2013
About a 2 minute read

Nestlé has announced a commitment to helping reduce waste and boost responsible disposal in Chile by supporting a new recycling network.The company has backed the “Collective Recycling Project,” which aims to recycle about 1,200 tons of waste pe... View More

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LEGO Group Partners with WWF, Commits to 100% Renewables by 2016
LEGO Group Partners with WWF, Commits to 100% Renewables by 2016
Published on December 2, 2013
About a 4 minute read

LEGO Group recently announced a partnership with WWF centered around improving performance on a range of environmental priorities — including greater focus on collaboration with suppliers to reduce total carbon emissions — and committed to becomi... View More

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PulpWorks Out to Save People and Planet from Painful Plastic Packaging
PulpWorks Out to Save People and Planet from Painful Plastic Packaging
Published on November 1, 2013
About a 4 minute read

Each week leading up to our SB London conference, where the winner of the SB London Innovation Open (SBIOL) will be announced on November 18, we will get to know each of our four finalists. This week, meet PulpWorks. ... View More

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P&G’s New Plastic Mold Process Could Save $1 Billion Annually
P&G’s New Plastic Mold Process Could Save $1 Billion Annually
Published on October 23, 2013
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Procter & Gamble has developed a new process to mold plastic that it claims is thinner, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the current industry standard and could save the company $1 billion a year by using less plastic and different ... View More

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Community Updates
BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America
BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America
Published on September 27, 2013
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BASF and Heritage Plastics, Inc. form strategic partnership to bring ecovio manufacturing to North America Florham Park, NJ, September 24, 2013 – BASF announced today that it has formed a strategic manufacturing partnership with Heritage Plastics, ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
10 Finalists in Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge Show What’s Next in Green Building
10 Finalists in Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge Show What’s Next in Green Building
Published on September 15, 2013
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Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Product Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and wil... View More

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Monadnock Joins Gift Card Network to Equip Merchants with Eco-Friendly PVC Alternatives
Monadnock Joins Gift Card Network to Equip Merchants with Eco-Friendly PVC Alternatives
Published on September 11, 2013
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Monadnock Paper Mills has announced its membership in the Gift Card Network and its educational committee to raise awareness of the benefits of forest materials as alternatives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and bioplastics for gift card programs.Monadn... View More

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Crayola's Colorcycle Program Turning Used Markers Into Clean Energy
Crayola's Colorcycle Program Turning Used Markers Into Clean Energy
Published on August 12, 2013
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JBI, Inc., a clean energy company that recycles waste plastic into liquid fuels, has announced it is partnering with Crayola on its "Colorcycle" program, which converts markers into clean energy.The program will be conducted throughout the ... View More

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Irish Marine Pilot Project Upcycles Abandoned Fishing Nets
Irish Marine Pilot Project Upcycles Abandoned Fishing Nets
Published on August 10, 2013
About a 3 minute read

A pilot project to manufacture commercially viable products from recycled polyethylene fishing nets has been completed successfully in a collaboration between Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM - the Irish Sea Fisheries Board) and Liverpool-based plastics recy... View More

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Canadian Coffee Company Releases Guilt-Free Single-Serve Coffee Pods
Canadian Coffee Company Releases Guilt-Free Single-Serve Coffee Pods
Published on July 31, 2013
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A Canadian coffee company says it has developed a more environmentally friendly alternative to the ever-popular, single-serve K-Cup pods, made a household name in recent years by the ubiquitous Keurig home coffeemakers. ... View More

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2013 ESPYs Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill, Carbon Neutrality for Fifth Year Running
2013 ESPYs Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill, Carbon Neutrality for Fifth Year Running
Published on July 16, 2013
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ESPN has announced that its annual awards show, the ESPYs, will be carbon neutral and achieve zero waste-to-landfill for the fifth and sixth consecutive years, respectively.To achieve carbon neutrality, the sports network says it will apply energy co... View More

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Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Rollout Signals Brands Taking Sustainability in China Seriously
Coca-Cola's PlantBottle Rollout Signals Brands Taking Sustainability in China Seriously
Published on June 13, 2013
About a 4 minute read

When Coca-Cola first rolled out its PlantBottle in fall 2009 in Copenhagen, the beverage giant sent a signal to the entire food and beverage industry that it had had to take sustainable packaging more seriously. Additional companies, including Heinz,... View More

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Starbucks Is in a Unique Position To Push Consumers To Waste Less. Will It?
Starbucks Is in a Unique Position To Push Consumers To Waste Less. Will It?
Published on May 24, 2013
About a 6 minute read

Starbucks is one of America’s most iconic brands for many reasons. The company transformed coffee culture and taught U.S. consumers to appreciate better coffee beans and traditional coffee beverages long on the menu in Europe. ... View More

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How Plastics Packaging Can Exemplify Sustainability
How Plastics Packaging Can Exemplify Sustainability
Published on May 23, 2013
About a 5 minute read

The rapid adoption of plastics in innumerable applications over the years stems from their overall benefits versus other materials; in particular, their reliability, ease of manufacturing, lighter weight and affordability. ... View More

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Former Recyclebank Executive Preston Read Joins Earth911, Inc. Advisory Board
Former Recyclebank Executive Preston Read Joins Earth911, Inc. Advisory Board
Published on May 21, 2013
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Focus is on a recycling communication pilot program for cities ... View More

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Closing the Loop: Turning Waste Into Primary Packaging
Closing the Loop: Turning Waste Into Primary Packaging
Published on March 29, 2013
About a 4 minute read

Over 125 billion rigid plastic containers are produced and consumed in the US every year, but according to the EPA only 28% are recycled, with the rest piling up in landfills and oceans. There is an undeniable packaging waste problem in today’s soc... View More

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Sonoco Lightens Materials Load with Cradle-to-Cradle Approach to Packaging
Sonoco Lightens Materials Load with Cradle-to-Cradle Approach to Packaging
Published on February 19, 2013
About a 4 minute read

Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has always prided itself on ‘closing the loop.’ Our company began recycling in the 1920s, before recycling was even a buzzword. Today, we successfully offer a full range of servic... View More

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Redesigned Coffee Cup Does Away With Plastic Lids
Redesigned Coffee Cup Does Away With Plastic Lids
Published on January 3, 2012
About a 1 minute read

A new design of paper coffee cups could make plastic, carry-out lids obsolete.The design, branded Compleat, has flaps similar to takeout cartons that fold over to seal in hot beverages, while creating a sipping spout. ... View More

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Green Mountain Coffee To Test Waste-To-Energy Technology
Green Mountain Coffee To Test Waste-To-Energy Technology
Published on January 2, 2012
About a 2 minute read

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters – known for its Keurig brand of individual coffee cups – may soon be able to turn its waste stream into a source of power for its Vermont operations. ... View More

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