Dow, W&H and B&B unveil next generation of recyclable packaging at K 2022 fair. New wide-format MDO-PE1 pouch with final web width of 2×1260 mm designed for recyclability without compromising on quality, efficiency nor performance. Printed at 400 meters per minute. Final validation on commercial packaging line with 80 bagsContinue Reading
**Related Video Above from an April report: No more plastic bags at Cuyahoga County Giant Eagles.** (NEXSTAR) – Paper? Plastic? Or none of the above? This month, Walmart locations in three states eliminated single-use plastic and paper bags at checkout, as part of a move designed to encourage customers toContinue Reading
Turkish startups attracted a record of nearly $1.6 billion (TL 30.09 billion) in investments in 2022, according to the industry data, despite global headwinds, including a slowdown in funding that threatens the prospects of the ecosystem. Some $1.59 billion was invested across some 300 deals in seed, early and laterContinue Reading
After more than an hour of pleas to not repeal local ordinances on fracking and plastic shopping bags during public hearings January 18, the Legislative Council decided to repeal both measures on split votes. The vote on a third proposed repeal, a town ordinance concerning Board of Education elections —Continue Reading
TRANSCRIPTION: Cathy Shafran: This is 89 one WEMU. I’m Cathy Shafran. Right now, we’re talking about a store that’s part installation, part film, and all plastic bags. It’s all part of the University Musical Society’s No Safety Net program. And joining us to talk about it, the UMS president, MatthewContinue Reading
Hot Topics takes an issue from the news and allows you to analyse different viewpoints on the subject. Our questions encourage you to examine the topic in-depth. Scroll to the bottom of the page for sample answers. From December 31 last year, Hongkongers started paying HK$1 for each plastic bagContinue Reading
I hope giving up convenient grocery bags was on your list of New Year’s resolutions, because you’ll be doing it whether you wanted to or not. Why make your own decisions when Democratic legislators can decide for you? They know better than you how to run your life, after all.Continue Reading
Colorado Springs shoppers will discover big changes in the new year at groceries, convenience stores, pharmacies and other retailers. Beginning Sunday, a new state law will require shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for every single-use plastic and paper bag they carry out of most retail outlets. The measure, approvedContinue Reading
The start of the new year brings into effect numerous new laws and regulations. While some are relatively obscure, others will be felt by many Coloradans. Minimum wage increase On January 1st, the statewide hourly minimum wage will increase by $1.09, to $13.65 for regular employees and $14.27 for tippedContinue Reading
A woman isn’t missing a beat after having a heart transplant. A New Zealand woman is going viral after revealing that she keeps her old heart in a plastic bag — and the heartwarming reason why. Videos detailing her unorthodox memento are currently amassing millions of views on TikTok. [Warning:Continue Reading
