These 11 companies are leading the way to a circular economy
The circular economy is more than just a buzz phrase. With the global population predicted to approach 9 billion people by 2030, we are using more resources than the planet can provide.
Our future depends on reusing what we have in a sustainable way. Fortunately one resource that is unlimited is innovation, and many companies are developing ingenious ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
England Bans Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds, and Drink Stirrers
A ban on plastic straws, plastic drink stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton buds is set to go into effect in England in April 2020, the UK government confirmed Wednesday in a press release.
When it ends up in a body of water, plastic waste can injure or kill fish, seabirds, and marine mammals, as they either ingest the plastic materials or become entangled in it. To date, plastic ocean pollution has affected at least 267 species worldwide.
‘It’s Raining Plastic’: Researchers Find Microscopic Fibers in Colorado Rain Samples
An immense mass of plastic hidden within the packaging supply chain plays a pivotal role in the global plastic waste crisis. This plastic contributes to irreversible environmental damage that future generations will inherit in their rivers, forestlands, and oceans.
Of the estimated 400 million tons of plastic produced every year, 40%, or 160 million tons, is used exclusively for packaging and typically used once and discarded. We can and must do better.
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