Establishes goal to phase out single-use plastic products on public lands by 2032 WASHINGTON — On World Ocean Day, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued Secretary’s Order 3407, which aims to reduce the procurement, sale and distribution of … [Read more...] about Secretary Haaland Issues Order to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics, Protect Public Lands and Waters
Government of Canada delivers on commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics
QUÉBEC CITY - No one wants to see plastic litter in their local park or hiking trail, or on the shoreline where their kids play. That's why the Government of Canada has moved forward a comprehensive plan to ban harmful single-use plastics and keep … [Read more...] about Government of Canada delivers on commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics
Loblaw to eliminate all single-use plastic shopping bags from its stores by early 2023
Latest in a long-line of announcements related to Loblaw's efforts to fight climate change BRAMPTON, ON - Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") announced plans to eliminate all single-use plastic shopping bags from its corporate and franchise grocery … [Read more...] about Loblaw to eliminate all single-use plastic shopping bags from its stores by early 2023
Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste
AUSTIN, Texas — An enzyme variant created by engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin can break down environment-throttling plastics that typically take centuries to degrade in just a matter of hours to days. This … [Read more...] about Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Billions of Tons of Landfill Waste
Kraft Heinz Explores the Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow
Its Iconic HEINZ Brand Aims to Become First Sauce Brand to Develop Sustainable, Paper-based Bottle in Collaboration with Pulpex PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--HEINZ, maker of the world’s favorite ketchup and beloved condiments, is teaming up with … [Read more...] about Kraft Heinz Explores the Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow
Just One Month to Go until EskoWorld 2022!
Texas event marks return to live setting with more than 120 sessions, demos, and more With just a month to go until EskoWorld, the premier technology-focused event for packaging professionals, the eyes of the packaging industry are fixed … [Read more...] about Just One Month to Go until EskoWorld 2022!
Major Packaging Reduction Bills Introduced in New York
Bills would increase recycling rates, cut product packaging by 50%, and reduce taxes. Albany, NY - New York’s mountains of toxic packaging waste would shrink if the state adopts two new bills that would reduce packaging, improve recycling, … [Read more...] about Major Packaging Reduction Bills Introduced in New York
Target Announces Target Zero: A New, Curated Collection of Products Aiming to Replace Single-Use Packaging
The new Target Zero icon makes it easy to identify products designed to reduce waste Collection features products and packaging designed to be refillable, reusable, or compostable, made from recycled content, or made from materials … [Read more...] about Target Announces Target Zero: A New, Curated Collection of Products Aiming to Replace Single-Use Packaging
Dawn® Dish Soap Launches Next Wave of Efforts to Help Save Wildlife
New commitments will help protect wildlife at the shore and enable water savings at the sink CINCINNATI--Dawn®, North America's #1 dish liquid*, has announced a set of expansive sustainability and purpose-driven … [Read more...] about Dawn® Dish Soap Launches Next Wave of Efforts to Help Save Wildlife
Target Zero & Other Retailers Launch New Labeling System to Convey Subtler Sustainability Claims
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last month, Target launched its Target Zero labeling system to address this challenge. The new labels aim to help identify products and packaging that are designed to be refillable, reusable, compostable, made from … [Read more...] about Target Zero & Other Retailers Launch New Labeling System to Convey Subtler Sustainability Claims