Looking at the market nowadays, it seems like there are hundreds of materials available as “environmentally friendly” alternatives to plastic, each with its unique strengths. Analysing and comparing all of these can be overwhelming for anyone, and so many are discouraged from seeking change. In this article, we will look to clarify any questions around […]
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As part the New South Wales Government’s push to reduce plastic usage and waste by 2025, a multitude of single-use plastic items will begin to be banned through the next few years. The first item to be banned in June 2022 will be lightweight plastic bags, which is commonly used in food businesses as well
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In the past century, the global urban population has quadrupled, with a shocking 4 billion people living in urbanized cities nowadays. This population will likely further increase and is expected to jump to 7 billion by 2050. With the ever-rising population in urban environments, our infrastructure needs to grow to keep up. Outside of raw
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Concerns about disposable packaging and plastics in the ocean have skyrocketed in recent years as the results of our disposable culture have become visible in all parts of the world. In fact, studies show that Americans are just as or more concerned about marine plastics than climate change. The concept of bioplastics is fascinating, but
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According to Emballator, PVOH can be converted into water and carbon dioxide by bacterial microorganisms in the environment. Christian Olsson, materials specialist at Emballator Innovation Center, said: “Many naturally occurring microorganisms have the ability to degrade PVOH, when released into soil, sea or wastewater, leaving no harmful residues, such as microplastics, but only carbon dioxide,
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We’ve all seen how plastic has invaded every inch of our planet, from oceans, lakes and rivers, to beaches, forests, parks, roadsides, and more. Many of us want to stop this plastic invasion, but the problems we face are enormous and often seem overwhelming. Therefore, so many people ignore this plastics crisis when they are
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