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Science based targets for a Global Plastics Treaty
Imagine a global plastics treaty based on the targets for limiting the parts per million microplastics in the human body. Perhaps this framework could…
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The 7 Different Types of Plastic
In order to help you make better-informed decisions about the products that you buy, today we will go through the 7 different types of plastic, how they…
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Plastics For Change is now an Ocean Bound Plastic certified collector
We’re excited to announce that we’ve become one of the first companies in the world to be certified by the OBP certification. Introduced in 2020 by Zero…
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What Are the Regulations for the Use of Recycled Plastic?
The recycling industry is a complex environment with myriads of different regulations being updated every few years. Here are the current regulations in…
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The Benefits Of Using Recycled Plastic
Alternatives to plastic are yet to be used efficiently on a large scale and so using recycled plastic in packaging seems like the most reasonable solution…
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Doing it Right - Which Countries Recycle the Most?
While recycling can be a tricky process to master, the last decade has seen many countries implement spectacular recycling methods. Read about how a few…
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Where does plastic come from?
It’s in the cars we drive, the technology we use, and the clothes we wear. Plastic is simply everywhere we look. It’s the material that radically changed…
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Ethical Sourcing of Recycled Plastic Webinar with The Body Shop
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Clear PET is built for the circular economy
Clear PET plastic is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. This is for good reason, the polymer chains break down at a lower temperature, so the…
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How Plastics For Change became the first fair trade recycling company verified by the World Fair Trade Organization
Our fair trade journey began with a bold idea. That plastic could be used as a resource to reduce poverty. We launched a crowdfunding campaign titled “The…
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Why is black plastic not recycled in Canada?
Black plastic does not reflect light so cannot be sorted by the scanners. Some citizens have stopped putting black plastic in recycling bins, while some…
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Launching The World’s First Fair Trade Plastic With Brand Partner The Body Shop
Plastics For Change and The Body Shop announced a global partnership to launch the first fairly traded recycled plastic. Plastics For Change is certified…
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