Henkel Sets New Sustainable Packaging Targets for 2025
German chemical and consumer goods company Henkel set new sustainable packaging targets. By 2025, the goal is for 100% of their packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable.
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The Impact of Material Mismanagement (What LCA Doesn’t See)
An in-depth look at why life cycle analysis needs fixing: Since waste mismanagement is not only real but also increasingly recognized as a route to major environmental and health consequences, its presence and impacts in real-world product life cycles must be addressed by LCA. This will take work to remedy.
Adidas Plays Well with Parley on U. of Miami Football Uniforms
The University of Miami’s football team, the Hurricanes, will hit the field in their season opener against Louisiana State University on Sept. 2 wearing uniforms made from repurposed and upcycled materials. The uniforms were created by Adidas in partnership with Parley For The Oceans. Coaches and sideline personnel will also be ... Read more »
Whole Foods Tops Greenpeace’s Annual Sustainable Seafood Scorecard
Greenpeace’s 2018 Supermarket Sustainable Seafood Scorecard ranked 22 US retailers on policy, initiatives, labeling and transparency, and inventory. Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, Aldi, and Target received leading scores. Save Mart and Wakefern scored the lowest.
Product Announcement: Plastic Compound Proves Biodegradable in the Sea
A new plastic compound from Biologiq has been proven to be marine biodegradable: tests performed by Eden Research Laboratory show biodegradation of 97% in ocean water within a one-year period. The target applications for the new resin are drink cups, straws, lids, and grocery sacks.
Marriott International Eliminating Plastic Straws Next Year
Marriott International announced a plan to remove disposable plastic straws and plastic stirrers from more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands globally by July 2019. The company says the move could eliminate the use of more than 1 billion plastic straws annually and about a quarter billion stirrers.
Adidas Makes Major Recycled Plastic Commitment
Adidas made a commitment this week to eliminate the use of virgin plastic for manufacturing by 2024. The German sportswear company will only use recycled plastic from that point on.
Product Announcement: Integrated Waste to Loop PET Resin Manufacturing Technology
Loop Industries is designing a new manufacturing center that can be built to upcycle waste PET and polyester fiber into virgin quality Loop PET resin and polyester fiber. The integrated design of the manufacturing process will allow Loop to commercialize its Generation II Technology, making it possible for all forms ... Read more »
Volvo Announces Major Pledge: 25% Recycled Materials in Cars by 2025
Beginning in 2025, at least 25% of the plastics used in every new Volvo will be made from recycled material, the company says. The topic of plastics waste has been a prominent theme in the news in recent weeks, with this year’s
APP Initiative Aims to Improve Water Quality on Indonesia’s Islands
Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) is hoping to improve water quality and management on Indonesia’s Pari Island by piloting a project that includes water resource technology and water management efforts. APP will also provide the Pari Island community with water sanitation and hygiene training, and will educate tourists on smarter ... Read more »
Historic Sites in India including Taj Mahal Vow to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’
The Taj Mahal is among 100 monuments in India that will go litter-free in a bid to beat plastic pollution in the city of Agra and beyond. The move comes in conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5 and is part of India’s participation in the Beat. Major global corporations like Coca-Cola are also engaging in the campaign.
Ecover’s Pop-Up Café Turned Plastic Waste Into Cash
Belgium-based cleaning product company Ecover launched a pop-up café in London that accepted customers’ recyclable plastic waste as payment.