All Entries in the "Recycling" Category
Coca-Cola Enterprises to Build $24M Plastic Recycling Plant in UK
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd., the world’s third-largest independent Coke bottler, and the largest plastics recycler in Europe are teaming up to build a U.K. facility that’s expected to more than double the country’s production of high-grade recycled plastic, material suitable for beverage and food packaging.
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Wood Pallets vs. Plastic Pallets: The Battle Rages On
A marketing war that has raged for several years between the makers of wood pallets and plastic pallets hit a new crescendo last month, when an outgoing U.S. Senator stepped in on behalf of the wood side.
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Fujitsu’s Plastic-Free Mouse Designed for Composting
Fujitsu is expanding its use of non-petroleum-based materials with a new mouse featuring a compostable shell.
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Why It’s Time to Rethink Recycling in the US
Traditional plastic bottle recycling bills in the U.S. often leave out other types of packaging that end up in landfills, but a new hybrid recycling program in the Canadian province of Manitoba may demonstrate how industry can take successfully take sole responsibility for its product packaging waste.
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IBM, Stanford Breakthrough Promises New Life for Recycled Plastics
A new development by IBM Research and Stanford University could lead to plastics that can be recycled multiple times – and at lower temperatures – and a new form of biodegradable plastics.
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Eco-Friendly CD Sleeves Are Here
Environmentally-conscious consumers now have the option of purchasing eco-friendly sleeves for their favorite compact discs thanks to Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. The company has recently focused on a new line of environmentally-safe media packaging. The new design, called the CS220, is made of durable card-stock unlike traditional compact disc packaging which is made of plastic.
Recycling In The Film Industry
We don’t often hear about the topic of recycling in the film industry but it is important because movie sets do create a great deal of waste. However, thanks to a newly formed group called the Solid Waste Task Force, we are beginning to learn more about the interesting topic. The group was formed due to collaboration between the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producer’s. The group’s major focus at this time is making the film industry a more eco friendly business through bringing about a reduction in Hollywood’s ecological footprint. Be sure to check out the complete MPAA report on the film industry recycling efforts
