BERLIN (AP) — European Union officials have agreed to ban some single-use plastics, such as disposable cutlery, plates and straws, in an effort to cut marine pollution. Representatives from the…
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China’s National Development and Reform Commission has said that the country will develop new recycled material standards within its new circular economy strategy. Previously, China has said that it will permit imports that meet these standards. In the 14th Five Year Circular Economy Development Plan, it says it will develop new recycled material standards for waste steel, waste non-ferrous metals, waste plastics and waste paper. By 2025, China plans to use 60 million tonnes of waste paper per year in its industries, rising from 54.9 million tonnes in 2020. It also said that its printing and packaging industries will be required to use more recycled content.
Professor Andrée-Anne Lemieux, a fashion industry veteran with an industrial engineering doctorate, has been named to the position.
Dutch retailer Plus is rolling out reusable plates, bowls cups and cutlery in its stores, as the retailer migrates away from single use tableware.The retailer intends…
Koehler Paper, a Koehler Group company, recently underwent its second assessment by EcoVadis, a platform and provider of sustainability ratings. The c…
Whether you’re installing a DIY solar panel system or having a one of the best solar companies handle the details, you’ll want to choose the best solar panels for your home. But with so many options, it can be hard to know which panels you need. In this article, we’ll narrow down the 10 best residential solar panels based on materials, price, efficiency and more. All homes are different, so there’s no one best solar panel for every system. It’s important for homeowners to assess their specific needs and to select the right solar panels to accommodate their household energy requirements.
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