Our environment and human health are increasingly threatened by plastic waste, which pollutes the water, soil, and our bodies.
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From the outset of the Industrial Revolution, societies across the world have followed a linear pattern of consumption. The European Parliament describes this as “take-make-use-dispose” pattern of growth and consumption. Increasing affluence and consumerism have resulted in enormous quantities of waste, and there is a need to break this pattern. In contrast to the linear
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If waste infrastructure, systems, and habits are adjusted to accommodate the types of waste we are creating, we can protect precious ecosystems and save valuable resources.
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Plastic pollution is one of the world’s most serious environmental challenges today. Plastics, especially the microplastic particles that result from plastic breaking down over time, are polluting land and waterways around the world, killing millions of animals each year and making their way into drinking water and posing a growing threat to human health. The
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Go back to basics with step by step instructions on how to start your own home compost!
Composting is one of the world’s most natural recycling systems, and a great way to help turn your food scraps, compostable packaging, paper, or any organic material into nutrient-rich soil.
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I’ve been working in the environmental eco-system for quite some time now. I have read many articles about climate change and its consequences; am interested in sustainability reports and I think I have developed a unique hobby: the exploration of every sustainable product that can be discovered on the shelves. As much as I can,
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A Guide to bio-based and Biodegradable Packaging What does what plastic is made from have to do with its effect on the environment? Does ‘plant-based’ mean the plastic will biodegrade the same way plants do? Do plant-based plastics have limited capabilities? Are plant-based plastics the same as bioplastics? And are they food-safe? Here’s everything you
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Recycling is an extremely conversed process , so debunking myths about recycling is inevitable. When it comes to recycling plastic, and especially flexible packaging, the myths, the facts, and the misinformation are as common as the use of the word Recycling itself. When only 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled, the following question seems legitimate
5 Myths about recycling plastic packaging you want to know about! Read More »
If you are a small business, why should you have to make big efforts to change to eco-friendly packaging? What are the advantages and disadvantages of eco-friendly packaging? What eco friendly packaging can a small business use? A dynamic supply chain for a smaller business means that when there’s a call for a business upgrade
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In 2019, TIPA® became a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and joined the global effort of moving towards a new plastics economy by providing compostable packaging solutions for non-recyclable or reusable packaging applications across the food and fashion sectors. In 2020 TIPA® has worked with companies across the world, replacing around 1,000 tons
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