When the gavel came down on the resolution to end plastic pollution at the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) in Nairobi last March, there were hugs and tears among the delegates. The emotion reflected the importance of this historic milestone: a legally binding global instrumentContinue Reading
In order for plastic packaging to become truly circular, it’s crucial that the sorting of post-consumer packaging is as efficient and consistent as possible. How can the industry make this happen? Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and co-founder of Nextek and NEXTLOOPP, tells us more. Technology is a double-edged sword. WhilstContinue Reading
Braskem will produce certified circular polypropylene (PP) utilizing Nexus Circular’s commercial-scale advanced recycling technology, which converts landfill-bound plastics into high-quality circular feedstocks used in the production of sustainable virgin-quality plastics. PHILADELPHIA, January 23, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nexus Circular and Braskem S.A. (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) (“Braskem”), theContinue Reading
The partnership comes in line with MoIAT’s recent ministerial decree regulating the manufacturing and trade of recycled plastic water bottles. This opportunity is in-line with the UAE’s Net Zero Carbon target “2050” and Make It In The Emirates Initiative. Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT)Continue Reading
For anyone committed to fighting our biggest environmental challenge – the global climate crisis – there is no rest for the weary. As I recently wrote, the big takeaway from this fall’s COP27 conference was indisputable – we are at an all hands deck moment to stop global warming. SometimesContinue Reading
Overview Ann Arbor wants residents to get used to finding ways to extend the life of household goods such as toys, clothing, vehicles and bikes, furniture, and appliances by sharing, lending, repairing, and reusing them. At present, 67% of Washtenaw County waste ends up in Wayne County! (Source: https://www.a2gov.org/departments/sustainability/Sustainability-Me/Pages/Circular-Economy.aspx) TheContinue Reading
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the demonstration of breakthrough cellulosic fuels pathways to produce renewableContinue Reading
Growth of the plastics recycling industry seems to have always been blighted by the proverbial “chicken or egg” situation. Do you build more recycling capacity first, or wait until there is sufficient supply to fill that new capacity? Should you collect a new material if no market exists? How doContinue Reading
Collecting plastics at a Nairobi rubbish dump (Image by Aljazeera, video capture)Experts agree that Africa’s economies need to develop innovative approaches to deal with plastic production, which will double in 20 years and negatively affect the continent’s rural communities. By Aimable Twahirwa Experts agree that Africa’s economies need to developContinue Reading
Kigali — Experts agree that African economies need to develop innovative approaches to deal with plastic production, which is set to double in 20 years – adversely impacting rural communities. They were speaking in Kigali, Rwanda, on the sidelines of the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF). As a result ofContinue Reading
