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The Latest Plastic Packaging Innovation In Beauty is Fair Trade rPET
December 18, 2023

The Latest Plastic Packaging Innovation In Beauty is Fair Trade rPET

Explore the choice between Virgin and Recycled Plastics. Discover the benefits of Fair Trade rPET, from food-grade applications to ethical sourcing.…

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Do Economists Hold the Key to a Successful Plastics Treaty?
November 27, 2023

Do Economists Hold the Key to a Successful Plastics Treaty?

Explore the economics behind combating plastic pollution. Learn how INC3 negotiations tackle subsidies, boost recycling, and shape a sustainable future.…

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Turning Sustainability Regulations Into A Competitive Advantage
October 6, 2023

Turning Sustainability Regulations Into A Competitive Advantage

Unlock the potential of EU regulations as a competitive edge for your brand with Plastics for Change. Explore sustainable solutions to elevate your…

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6 questions to ask when sourcing from plastic traders!
March 13, 2023

6 questions to ask when sourcing from plastic traders!

Each year millions of tonnes of recycled plastic is imported from the global south to the global north. In fact, 58% of all plastic collected comes from…

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Which Are the Items that Cannot Be Recycled?
September 20, 2021

Which Are the Items that Cannot Be Recycled?

There are a ton of rules when it comes to what can and can't be recycled, and all those different symbols on products don't always make it clearer! So…

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What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) ?
September 20, 2021

What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) ?

Following the principles of carbon emission taxes, Extended Producer Responsibility is a concept where manufacturers and importers of products bear a…

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The Different Types Of Recycling
September 7, 2021

The Different Types Of Recycling

Recycling is the process of collecting waste materials, transforming them back into raw materials, and processing them into new products. ♻️ The recycling…

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Five Reasons You Should Buy Recycled Products
August 11, 2021

Five Reasons You Should Buy Recycled Products

The figures above are a clear indicator that we should all stop consuming so much. But, at the same time, increasing the recycled content of the products…

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5 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Ocean | World Ocean Day
June 8, 2021

5 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Ocean | World Ocean Day

In celebration of World Ocean Day, we share with you 5 mind-blowing facts about our ocean. Did you know it produces 70% of the world’s oxygen? Keep…

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Which Plastic Can Be Recycled?
May 20, 2021

Which Plastic Can Be Recycled?

As you might know, there are seven different types of plastic being used around the world - they differ in size, color, usage and disposal. But, as a…

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What Is Plastic Offsetting?
April 27, 2021

What Is Plastic Offsetting?

What is plastic offsetting? Is it really the best way to reduce plastic? And what role does it play in the fight against plastic pollution? Find out more…

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Plastic Pollution: Impact of the Global Plastics Treaty
April 25, 2021

Plastic Pollution: Impact of the Global Plastics Treaty

This blog will summarize the latest report published by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) titled "Plastic Pollution" that sheds light on the…

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