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Shaping the Future of Plastics: Why INC-5.2 in Geneva is a Defining Moment for Global Business
The last session in Busan revealed a deep divide among nations. On one side, over 100 countries including EU members and small island states advocated for…
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Closing the Loop: Circular Economy Practices in Supply Chain Management
The path to a circular economy can be challenging. Though things are changing, companies can still face some big hurdles, but the payoff is enormous.…
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Why rPET Supply is Running Low and How Businesses Can Secure It?
Sustainability commitments are driving a surge in rPET usage across industries. The European Union now requires all PET beverage bottles to contain at…
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Can Plastic Waste Be Disposed of by Burning?
In our desperate search for solutions to the global plastic waste crisis, a dangerous idea has gained traction: burning plastic as a disposal method. This…
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From Pollution to Solution: How Extended Producer Responsibility is Reshaping the Future of Plastics
Extended Producer Responsibility is a policy approach that extends a producer’s responsibility for a product to the post-consumer stage of its lifecycle.…
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Fair-Trade Recycling: How Waste Pickers Become Stakeholders
According to the Meridian Institute’s Model Framework for Inclusive Waste Picker Integration, informal waste workers are the foundation of waste…
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A Sustainable Business Opportunity for Scrap Shops in India
India’s scrap shops are vital to the country’s informal recycling sector, yet many face challenges such as unstable income, unsafe working conditions, and…
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How can you help reduce plastic waste?
The production of plastic contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. If plastic production and use grow as currently planned, by 2050,…
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Consumer Shift: The Rise of Plastic-Free & Waste-Sensitive Shopping Trends
In a recent global study by Aura, nearly 40% of consumers said they abandoned a purchase because the packaging wasn’t sustainable. This signals a…
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Can the Fashion Industry Break Free from Plastic Addiction?
Going green can’t be a side hustle for fashion anymore. It needs to be at the very core of who they are and what they do. Achieving the goal of reducing…
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The Impact of PPWR: What It Means for Packaging and Supply Chains
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a complete overhaul of the way brands design, source, and manage packaging materials. Replacing the…
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Harsh Realities of Informal Waste Workers in Maharashtra, India
The informal waste economy in Maharashtra is dominated by individuals from historically marginalised communities, such as Scheduled Castes (16.6% of the…
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