Brands boost PCR again in 2021, but use more virgin plastic
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest report showed that while involved companies doubled their collective use of PCR since 2018, in...
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Dow overhauls circular plastics goal
Chemical giant Dow has updated its "Stop the Waste" goal to "Transform the Waste" and now plans to produce 3...
In Our Opinion: The circular potential of plastic credits
The leaders of two plastic credit efforts explain how the concept can help brand owners meet their sustainability goals and...
Global company looks to recycling in ESG push
Sustainability and environmental, social and governance plans are typically multifaceted, but a recent acquisition by Hillenbrand brought recycling to the...
Judge dismisses claims against 7-Eleven’s recyclable labels
Brand owners can label plastic products as recyclable even if local residential recycling programs don’t want them, because reasonable consumers...
Shareholders of food industry giant push to reduce plastic use
A majority of General Mills investors voted in favor of a proposal asking the company to reduce its use of...
Judge dismisses claims against 7-Eleven’s recyclable labels
Brand owners can label products as recyclable even if local residential recycling programs don't want them, because reasonable consumers wouldn't...
Global company looks to recycling in ESG push
Sustainability and environmental, social and governance plans are typically multifaceted, but a recent acquisition by Hillenbrand brought recycling to the...
Sweet deal: Packaging partners unveil 15% RPET for candy
Packaging producer Berry Global and brand owner Mars, Inc. are now putting PCR into plastic containers used for M&M's and...
Global roundup: New facilities, pollution-reduction partnerships
From France to Kenya to Thailand, a number of companies are building new facilities, cleaning up waterways and keeping an...
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