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ECHA’s Draft of Microplastics Ban Contains Loopholes, Environmental Groups Claim

February 25, 2021March 15, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) handed over its final draft of proposals for restricting the use of intentionally-added microplastics to the European Commission. The EU plans to ban micro plastic from cosmetics, paints, detergents and some farm and medical products — but the draft proposal has major loopholes that would allow companies to continue polluting, environmental groups warn.

J&J Green Paper Tech Creates Compostable Coated Paper for Food Packaging

December 15, 2020December 28, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

Food companies and manufacturers may soon have a viable answer to the problem of single-use plastics with the introdcuction of a new green paper technology, according to Johnson & Johnson Green Paper, a Miami start-up. J&J Green Paper’s technology, Janus, provides coated paper that can be custom-shaped and creates moisture resistance equivalent to petroleum-coated products. The paper is recyclable, compostable

Salmon Farming Company Becomes First in Industry to Suspend Air Freight Due to Emission Worries

December 2, 2020December 18, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

Hiddenfjord, an Atlantic salmon producer from the Faroe Islands, became the first company in the aquaculture industry to eliminate the use of air freight shipping.

The Body Shop Urges Competitors Join in Plastic Waste Sourcing

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Body Shop is on track to source 500 metric tons of plastic gathered by waste pickers for packaging this year and has plans to purchase 600 metric tons more in 2021, according to CNBC. Now the beauty business wants their competitors to join in.

Ocean Spray Launches Plastic Packaging Recycling Program

September 24, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Ocean Spray Cranberries launched a free recycling program this week that allows consumers to recycle the company’s flexible plastic packaging for dried cranberries.

Nestlé Invests Millions in New Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

September 11, 2020November 13, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Nestlé began ramping up efforts to reach the company’s 2025 sustainable packaging goals. This includes investing millions of dollars in a fund that supports the transition from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics in the US.

Carnival Corp. Commits to Reduce Emissions 40% by 2030

August 26, 2020November 19, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

Carnival Corporation has published its 2030 sustainability goals, including a commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions by 40%, which aligns with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements in alignment with the Paris Agreement and in support of the United Nations Agenda 2030.

Visa Becomes First Digital Payments Network to Issue Green Bond

August 11, 2020August 25, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

Visa has priced its inaugural green bond offering, totaling $500 million and believed to be the first issued by a digital payments network.

Mastercard Launches Sustainable Materials Program for Card Issuers

July 24, 2020July 23, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Mastercard developed a new sustainable card program for card issues globally aimed at reducing the amount of first-use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic used for manufacturing cards. The company also introduced a directory of sustainable materials and vendors for financial institutions.

ECHA’s Draft of Microplastics Ban Contains Loopholes, Environmental Groups Claim

J&J Green Paper Tech Creates Compostable Coated Paper for Food Packaging

Salmon Farming Company Becomes First in Industry to Suspend Air Freight Due to Emission Worries

The Body Shop Urges Competitors Join in Plastic Waste Sourcing

Ocean Spray Launches Plastic Packaging Recycling Program

Nestlé Invests Millions in New Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

Carnival Corp. Commits to Reduce Emissions 40% by 2030

Visa Becomes First Digital Payments Network to Issue Green Bond

Mastercard Launches Sustainable Materials Program for Card Issuers

HP to Eliminate 75% of Single-Use Plastic Packaging by 2025

Bumble Bee Seafood Commits $40 Million To Sustainability Measures

Unifimoney Will Use Ocean-Bound Plastic to Make Credit and Debit Cards

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