Pernod Ricard is to ban single-use plastic and use 100% recyclable, compostable, reusable or bio-based packaging by 2025.
Source: www.packagingnews.co.uk
A total of 223 plastic-burning sites have been found in Palestinian villages and Israeli settlements, but such industries’ importance in the West Bank economy make it difficult to find a solution…
After a year long hiatus, in which single-use plastics were encouraged for Covid-safety, Bernalillo County is reinstating its single-use plastic ban. County manager Julie Morgas Baca is rescinding the order she implemented last summer allowing businesses to use the bags during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a press release from the county. Bernalillo County intends to work closely with business owners to ensure a smooth transition while offering counseling on any possible violations, as well as working with vendors so they might help remind business owners that it is no longer allowed.
The Council adopted a directive which introduces new restrictions on certain single-use plastic products.The single-use plastics directive sets stricter rules for the types of products and packaging which are among the top ten most frequently found items polluting European beaches.
A survey conducted by YouGov shows football fans support for environmental NGOs’ call to clubs in the UK top four divisions to eliminate single-use plastics from their stadiums. …
Public Forum The Leaders in Energy Circular Economy Working Group (CEWG) had an excellent turnout for the virtual viewing of The Story of Plastic: 47 unique views! In addition, the CEWG May 27th meeting featured Justin Marino, Co-founder of Mason and Greens Sustainable Dry Goods Store in Alexandria on “Exploring Local Reuse Models in the DMV and How They Are Adapting to a Post-COVID World.”