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Flexible packaging can reduce the carbon footprint for items, and is cheaper to transport. But the lack of consistent recycling programs has supporters calling for fees to finance recycling infrastructure.
Ford's new supply chain leader began her career at injection molder Prince Corp.
Sometimes, the move to embrace more sustainability means bringing in more plastic.
While recent years have heard complaints about "rainbow washing" by corporations during Pride Month, this year, companies are facing a very different atmosphere.
Walmart Inc. says it's switching its ecommerce flexible packages to paper bags while Absolut Vodka rolls out a "paper" bottle that's actually a little bit plastic too.
Musician Lewis Capaldi used his newest video to highlight the work done by the 3D Toy Shop to make special stuffed animals for kids with medical conditions.
Nohra Padilla said during a side event at the Paris treaty talks that she began working in a landfill, picking out plastic and other waste to sell, when she was 7 years old.
Nominations are open for Women Breaking the Mold 2023; Amcor goes solar in Colombia; a Senate leader on recycling sets his retirement.
The next round of plastics treaty talks begin Monday in Paris, and Plastics News will be there.
Evco Plastics works with University of Wisconsin-Stout students; connecting plastics, sports and the Beatles; free 3D printers to support manufacturers.
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