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Targeting Chasing Arrows
Believe it or not, this symbol “♻️” does NOT mean something is recyclable! While it has come to universally represent recycling, all it really does is indicate what a package is made from. The arrows with numbers that you find on your bottle and other everyday products are part of the Resin Identification Code…
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The Benefits of Plastic Packaging: How it Protects The Products We Use Every Day
It’s difficult to imagine modern life without plastics. Our cars (seat cushions, air bags, bumpers, dashboards…), fashion (nylon, spandex, polyester, faux fur…), homes (carpeting, foam insulation, vinyl siding, composite decking…), appliances (televisions, coffee makers, alarm clocks, electric toothbrushes…), sports (football pads, bicycle helmets, surfboards, skis…), health (preemie incubators, bandages, hygienic medical packaging, syringes…), and of…
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What Is Advanced Recycling?
Plastic is a valuable material that has traditionally followed a linear model of “make, use, dispose”, resulting in large amounts being buried in landfills or worse, littering our environment. The model being adopted for the future is circular – cradle to cradle, not grave. Spurred by the growing number of commitments by brands, retailers and…
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What is EPR & What Does it Mean to You?
Faced with overwhelming amounts of waste that is currently being generated, many governments are implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws. EPR is a producer-focused mechanism that aims to reduce waste, particularly plastic waste, by increasing recycling and decreasing dependency on new raw materials. EPRs are a policy approach in which a producer’s responsibility, physical and/or…
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Win Big This Super Bowl! What Is & Is NOT Recyclable on the Big Day
The Super Bowl is a time for friends, family, and fun, but it’s also a time for excess waste. Between the disposable plates, cups, utensils, and snacks, the amount of waste generated from a Super Bowl party can be substantial. But it doesn’t have to be this way! With a few simple steps, you can…