Single-use coffee cups set to be banned in Scottish Government buildings
Enough cups are thrown away each year to cover the distance between Edinburgh and Dundee.
SmartTags: IoT Product Passport for Circular Economy Based on Printed Sensors and Unique Item-Level Identifiers | the internet of things
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UK grocers accused of selling 59bn single use plastic items a year
The top seven major food retailers in the UK are responsible for selling 59 billion pieces of plastic every year, according to new research from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and Greenpeace UK.
Sustainability: Asia’s biggest funding opportunity for sustainable solutions offers up to S$1m and more for clean energy & circular economy solutions
Singapore—The Liveability Challenge on 10th January launched a global call for innovative clean energy and circular economy solutions for…
We’ve got the single-use plastic bag issue wrapped up | Australian Food News
SHOPPERS need to step up and shoulder some of the responsibility if Australia wants to rid its supermarkets of single-use plastic bags, an expert says.
Government accused of delaying move to ban single-use plastics | Irish Examiner
Headline Government accused of delaying move to ban single-use plastics…
EU approves unprecedented cuts to single-use plastics
EU ministers gave final approval Tuesday to new laws to tackle marine litter coming from single-use plastic products found on European beaches, as well as abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics.
Maine outlaws single-use Styrofoam, as first state to sign ban into law
Maine has banned single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam, becoming the first state to do so.
Single-use plastic coffee cups to be banned in Scottish Government offices
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Is a Single-Use Boyfriend Okay for College Roommate’s Wedding? – McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
I know this isn’t the most enlightened thing to do in this day and age, but I’ve decided to attend my college roommate’s wedding with a single-use …
Pan Pacific Hotels plans to eliminate single-use plastics by next year –
Having already eliminated the use of plastic straws from its hotels in July, the company is now looking to implement eco-friendly alternatives to pens, stirrers, takeaway coffee cups and boxes, as well as plastic wrapping for its in-room amenities…
Eco-friendly terrorist group al-Shabaab bans single-use plastic bags in Somalia
Terrorist group al-Shabaab bans single-use plastic bags in Somalia In this Thursday, Feb.17, 2011 file photo, hundreds of newly trained al-Shabab…
Swap Your Single-Use Plastics for These Reusable Bags, Utensils, and More –
Avoiding plastic straws? Philadelphia’s Plant Based Blonde shares her fave plastic-saving, sustainable-living products for Plastic-Free July.
Ireland to ban single-use plastics such as cups, cutlery and straws under new EU rules
IRELAND will be forced to ban single-use plastics within the next two years under a new EU direct…
EU Plans to Ban Drinking Straws and Other Single-Use Plastics
The EU is proposing a ban on drinking straws and other single-use plastics to help protect marine life.The proposal is aimed…
The EU Just Proposed a Ban on 10 Common Single-Use Plastics
The ban would include plastic bags, balloons, candy wrappers, cups and lids, cutlery, straws, drink bottles, food containers and more.
Delta To Minimize Single-Use Plastics In Flight And Sky Clubs
Passengers onboard will notice the sustainable changes sometime in mid-2019….
New mantra for Single Use Plastics: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and then Recycle!
We humans have created a humongous crisis with our ever-increasing single use plastic consumption.So let’s begin with just one change among these R mantras…
Ikea Pledges to Remove Single-Use Plastics and Other Sustainability Actions
Within the next two years, Ikea will remove all single-use plastic from its product range and restaurants as part of its latest sustainability plan.The…
SeaWorld Parks Eliminate Single-Use Plastics Including Straws and Shopping Bags
Daily updates and photo-reports from all of Central Florida’s theme parks, water parks, minor attractions, and more!