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A 10% Switch To Reusables Could Cut Ocean Plastic Waste By 50%: WEF Report
Switching just 10% of plastic packaging to reusables could prevent half of the world's annual ocean plastic waste, a new WEF report says.
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This Biobased Makeup Brand Is So Clean You Can Sleep In It
Youthforia's biobased makeup is so clean you can sleep in it—and wash it down the drain without harming the planet.
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Report: Half of ‘Green’ Claims on Plastic Products and Packaging Are Misleading
Nearly half of all "green" claims on plastic and packaging products are misleading, unreliable, or irrelevant, a new study finds.
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Tomorrow X Sea Shepherd: New Activist-Endorsed Eco Clothing Line Helps You Save The Oceans
Made from organic and recycled materials, the new collection supports Sea Shepherd's work and highlights ocean conservation.
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Plastic Emissions To Reach Irreversible ‘Tipping Point’ Soon, Scientists Warn
Researchers are warning that plastic emissions could soon reach a "tipping point" where its negative impacts are irreversible.
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New Zealand’s Apparel Brand Icebreaker Is Now 91% Plastic-Free: From Label To Fabrics
Icebreaker has made 91% progress on turning its apparel line plastic-free, from the labels to the fabrics.
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Gaming Platform Razer Tackles Ocean Waste With AI Robot Tech
Gaming lifestyle co Razer joined forces with upcoming startup Clearbot to use an AI robot to collect different kinds of ocean plastic.
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Nzambi Matee Transforms Kenya’s Plastic Waste Into Building Bricks
Kenya is drowning in plastic waste building bricks. Nzambi Matee is turning them into building bricks and pavers.
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Nearly 60% of Sustainable Fashion Claims Are Greenwashing, Report Finds
Nearly 60% of all fashion brands' sustainability claims are simply greenwashing and misleading consumers, a new report says.
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Indie Beauty Pioneer Credo Phases Out Single-Use Plastic, PFAS, and Other Package Toxins
Credo Beauty has phased out single-use products and has eliminated brands that use PFAS and other toxins in its packaging.
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Biotech Startup FabricNano Is Tackling The Plastic Problem. Emma Watson And Biz Stone Want In.
Biotech startup FabricNano is tackling the plastic problem with funding from Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Harry Potter star Emma Watson.
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Unilever Is Expanding Its Refill and Reuse Program to Reduce Plastic Waste
Unilever will expand its refill and reuse program across the UK in an effort to reduce plastic waste inherent in the consumer goods industry.
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Takeaway Food Packaging Makes Up Half Of Ocean Plastic Waste, Study Finds
Takeaway food packaging is dominating most of the ocean plastic waste, say researchers from the University of Cádiz.
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EU Single-Use Plastic Ban Just Started: Here’s What You Need To Know
The European Union guidelines on the single-use plastic ban have now come into force. Here's what you need to know about the new rules.
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Exxon Insider Videotaped Sharing Secret Lobby Against Toxic Forever Chemical Bans
A senior lobbyist at ExxonMobil has been filmed by undercover reporters talking about its secret campaign against laws on forever chemicals.
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Amazon Is Throwing Millions of Dollars In Unsold Inventory Into Destroy Bins, Investigation Reveals
Millions of unsold or returned inventory at an Amazon warehouse are thrown into massive "destroy" bins, a new undercover investigation finds.
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80% of Shoppers Want Plastic Waste Warning Labels On Clothes, Survey Finds
More than 80% of consumers want plastic warning labels to be added to clothing and accessories, a new U.K. poll has revealed.
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You Can Now Track Your Single-Use Plastic Consumption With The New ‘My Impact’ App
The new My Impact app launched by Hong Kong charity EcoDrive helps you keep track of your single-use plastic reduction efforts.
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Toy Giant Lego Creates Bricks From Recycled Plastic
Lego which makes most of its bricks from a plastic called ABS, has unveiled a prototype using PET plastic from recycled bottles.
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L’Oréal, Coca-Cola Lead 100 Brands In Support of ‘Extended Producer Responsibility Packaging’ Initiative
For the first time, 100+ businesses in the packaging value chain, along with more than 50 other organizations have come together to publicly recognize that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is significantly important. Without that,!-->…
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Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Unilever Are Developing ‘False’ Solutions To Plastic Pollution, Reveals Report
Leading household brands including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Unilever, are top offenders when it comes to the plastic pollution crisis, a report finds.
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