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How To Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste
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How To Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste
By Tamara Davison on January 17, 2024

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,...

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Extended Producer Responsibility: What Is It and How Does It Work?
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Extended Producer Responsibility: What Is It and How Does It Work?
By Beth Howell on January 17, 2024

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.

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CleanHub's Plastic Waste Glossary
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CleanHub's Plastic Waste Glossary
By Beth Howell on January 17, 2024

Environmental issues are being talked about more and more as the years go by.

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How Does Plastic Affect Climate Change?
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How Does Plastic Affect Climate Change?
By Josh Jackman on January 16, 2024

Plastics release 1.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, which equates to 3.4% of the world’s emissions.

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Top 21 Facts About Recycling
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Top 21 Facts About Recycling
By Tamara Davison on January 16, 2024

Recycling is one of the most impactful ways to support a circular economy, preventing waste by keeping it in circulation.

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Interview: Sarah-Jeanne Royer on How Plastic Linked to Climate Change
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Interview: Sarah-Jeanne Royer on How Plastic Linked to Climate Change
By Beth Howell on January 12, 2024

Sarah-Jeanne Royer is an oceanographer and post-doctoral researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, based in California.

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Best Sustainable Workout Clothes Brands to Watch Out For in 2024
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Best Sustainable Workout Clothes Brands to Watch Out For in 2024
By Tamara Davison on January 11, 2024

Signing up for the gym is only half the battle — you also need to find the right workout clothes that make you feel good while putting the effort in. After all, who wants to wear...

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What Is Sustainable Ecommerce — And How Can It Benefit Your Business?
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What Is Sustainable Ecommerce — And How Can It Benefit Your Business?
By Beth Howell on January 10, 2024

The rise of the conscious consumer is well and truly set in motion. In fact, shoppers across all generations are now willing to spend more money on sustainable products, according to Forbes.

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Interview: Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance
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Interview: Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance
By Beth Howell on January 10, 2024

Frustrated by the chemical clouds of products infiltrating the school hallways, teacher Kyle LaFond challenged his students to create their own personal care items without harsh chemicals. ...

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Interview: Lakshmi Menon on Informal Waste Management in India
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Interview: Lakshmi Menon on Informal Waste Management in India
By Beth Howell on January 5, 2024

Before she joined CleanHub, Lakshmi Menon was working at Hasiru Dala Innovations — a waste management company in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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