Hotelier Marriott International has announced the expansion of an initiative to replace single-use toiletry bottles with large pump-topped alternatives, in a move that could prevent more than 500 million plastic items being discarded.
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On my desk is a package of supposedly biodegradable plastic bags. A helpful person gave it to me with the hope I would promote degradable plastic bags as a solution for both types of residential food scrap recycling programs implemented this month in most of Ventura County. Others have suggested degradable plastic as a solution for diverting from landfills the “to-go” food service items no longer reliably recycled from curbside recycling carts.
Sustainability is a key interest for Tom and those at the port. They’re on track to reach internal targets next year but there’s always more which can be done. Tom would love to see hoardings on new developments locally stating that all the suppliers were either local at the port or made of materials shipped into the port. There are lots of sustainable improvements being put into place now and as new works are planned, their whole lifecycle is considered as part of the port masterplan and environmental impact targets.
Who knows, maybe there’s some hope for these Hipsters yet!
The Gibraltar Government is inviting the public to nominate individuals, groups and organisation for this years Gibraltar Sustainability Awards.The awards provide recognition of sustainability best practice in Gibraltar and reward the sustainability journey of individuals, clubs and associations, school, community, sports and faith groups, NGOs and charities, government agencies, authorities and departments, professional groups, business and commercial enterprises.
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Creative campaigns are increasingly used by environmental groups to promote a greener way of life – but are bandwagon-jumping brands diluting the message?
