New York banning single-use plastic bags
New York will introduce a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, starting in March 2020, to encourage consumers to rely on reusable tote bags.
Source: matadornetwork.com
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Covestro Digital Circular Economy Days 2021
Our Digital Circular Economy Days 2021 are packed with insightful talks around the principles of RE-duce, RE-use and RE-cycle of material solutions to support you on our common path towards a more sustainable future. Whether it’s an insightful highlight or an expert talk on circularity in the value chain, on circular design, or product solutions, you can always look forward to a range of new impulses and opportunities. Register now for as many talks as you like and experience our latest sustainable innovations, exciting exchanges of information and live interaction with our experts during our webinars and Q&As.