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What Are the 6 Most Common Sources of Ocean Pollution?
There are now an estimated 170 trillion particles of plastic in the ocean, according to a recent study by 5 Gyres. That’s roughly 21,250 pieces of plastic for every person on the planet.
Continue ReadingWhat is Ocean-Bound Plastic — And How Can We Stop it?
Around 500 million tons of plastic waste is produced every year, according to Our World in Data — and mismanagement is one of the main reasons this overwhelming amount of plastic pollutes...
Continue ReadingThe Complete Guide to Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy has become crucial in business over the last few years. Companies hold significant power in making a difference beyond profit, which has...
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About Carbon Credits vs. Plastic Credits
Growing environmental awareness has prompted more conversations about plastic and carbon credits. Like many green initiatives, these are efforts to curb the negative impacts that businesses...
Continue ReadingHow To Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste
Despite the growing demand for plastic packaging, current strategies for managing waste are falling short. Each year, the world churns out 141 million tonnes of plastic packaging (Wrap,...
Continue ReadingExtended Producer Responsibility: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Who should pay for products to be recycled and fed back to the circular economy? This is a complex question — one that regulators have been asking more frequently in recent years.
Continue ReadingCleanHub's Plastic Waste Glossary
Environmental issues are being talked about more and more as the years go by.
Continue ReadingHow Does Plastic Affect Human Health?
In 2020, a study found microplastic particles in the placentas of unborn babies for the very first time. Researchers said it was a “matter of great concern” that humans are exposed to...
Continue ReadingHow Does Plastic Affect Climate Change?
Plastics release 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, which equates to 3.4% of the world’s emissions.
Continue ReadingTop 21 Facts About Recycling
Recycling has become critical to combatting broader environmental challenges as landfills grow worldwide.
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