Plastic
Walmart inches toward audacious Project Gigaton goal
Plus, watch for tougher sourcing guidelines for partners on apparel and textiles. Read More
How microplastic particles are turning the oceans into plastic soup
The accumulation and concentration of marine plastics have grown significantly over the past half-century. Here's why that matters. Read More
European Union government backs ban on single-use plastics
Cutlery, cotton buds, straws, balloon sticks and stirrers could all be gone later this year under a new proposal. Read More
3 circular plastics trends to watch
They’re helping make the case for circularity. Read More
IBM chemists have found a faster way to recycle plastics, even stuff coated with residue
The technology was born at the company’s research center in California. Read More
Solving the plastic pollution crisis requires focus on another ‘R’ — responsibility
Companies must tackle the problem by reducing and reusing first, rather than skipping straight to recycling as the best solution. Read More
The rise of plastic insecurity in China’s Yangtze River economic belt
Waste management and pollution prevention are historically ineffective in China — here's why that matters. Read More
How to save a shelf-life: cutting down on food waste across its supply chain
Here's how better packaging and labeling can help change throw-away culture. Read More
Loop’s launch brings reusable packaging to the world’s biggest brands
Why a quirky startup has attracted P&G, Unilever, Coke, Pepsi, Nestle, Mars, Clorox, Danone and 20 other brands to a platform for disruptive packaging. Read More
Can Big Chemical end plastics pollution?
Dow, BASF, ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips and DSM have pledged to fight plastic waste across the value chain. Read More
