APAC’s single-use plastic efforts remain a mixed bag
With a population of around 4 billion, the Asia and Pacific region (APAC) is experiencing a period of rapid urbanization,…
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Eve Thomas
Eve Thomas is a reporter writing across a variety of sectors with a specific focus on thematic intelligence. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Sheffield and an MSt in English from Oxford University.
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Signal: Romania’s deposit return system finally set to launch this month
Romania is finally due to launch its new nationwide Deposit Return System (DRS) RetuRO on 30 November, following a series…
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Signal: major retailers to be hit by pre-Christmas DS Smith LGV driver strike
British and Irish trade union Unite announced last week that DS Smith LGV drivers would be striking from 20-27 November…
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Signal: US schools milk carton shortage as Pactiv Evergreen misses demand
US schools are experiencing shortages in half-pint cartons of milk as a result of Illinois-based packaging manufacturer Pactiv Evergreen failing…
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Signal: Walkers crisps to use paper bags after successful trial
Following a successful trial, Walkers has announced that it will be rolling out new paper bags for all its Walkers…
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Looking into the future: clear PET’s rise and colored plastic’s decline
With only 9% of plastic successfully recycled globally, there has been a growing push towards a circular plastic economy: a…
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Signal: study finds bioplastics harm fish
A new study has revealed that biodegradable plastics (known as bioplastics) “may not be the silver bullet to plastic pollution”…
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Signal: Coca-Cola invests in converting carbon emissions into ethylene
The biggest plastic polluter globally, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), has invested in a new project at Swansea University which seeks…
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Signal: Target increases virgin plastic use despite 2025 goal
Target’s 2023 Sustainability and Governance Report reveals that the company saw an 8% increase in virgin plastic use for its…
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Signal: Coca-Cola HBC invests €12m in high-speed RGB plant
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) has invested €12m ($12.6m) in its new high-speed returnable glass bottling (RGB) line at its…