Hot News in Plastic Packaging Sustainability

The amount of news related to sustainable packaging developments is overwhelming.

In fact, the majority of content posted at PlasticsToday involves sustainability in some way. Yet there are as many features we publish as there are opportunities for more.

It’s a good problem for a reporter or reader or any human who appreciates the progress made daily across the globe to improve the environmental aspects of plastic packaging for this and future generations.

That’s the idea behind this new type of content centered on plastics’ recycling, bioplastics, and other closely related news, issues, and innovations that support circular thinking about plastic packaging. Along with occasional related items of a lighter nature.

PlasticsToday will curate the news of highest interest on a regular basis, with the most recent “find” at the beginning. These are quick hitters that you can scroll through quickly, come back often to see what you’ve missed.

People believe that #plastics are unsustainable, but they don’t have to be! Plastics are strong, durable, waterproof, lightweight, easy to mould and #recyclable – all key properties for construction materials https://t.co/QWhxrlNNcH via @BBC_Future #SDGs #Sustainability pic.twitter.com/X9xkoRiW20
— Global SDG Awards (@globalSDGawards) September 17, 2020

Plasma arc technology is what @realSeaChange uses to zap non-recyclable plastic. Lacking harmful residues of conventional #waste treatment methods, plasma arc tech uses high temperature and radiation to turn waste into clean #fuel and glass.

Imagine that!https://t.co/cXS6PxSsDj pic.twitter.com/crjAdk1Y4e
— Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (@O_P_L_N) September 15, 2020

Building recyclable tube momentum! Colgate people & our partners at More Recycling supported @APRrecycles' inclusion of tubes in the APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability. We've been sharing our “how-to” expertise so ALL tubes can be recyclable. https://t.co/mrxNiDe2Cp pic.twitter.com/fnAe8fddnp
— Colgate-Palmolive (@CP_News) September 14, 2020

The financial sector has realised the business opportunity of the #circulareconomy. Such funding did not exist in
2017 & today we have 10 public equity funds, including @BlackRock_News @CreditSuisse @GoldmanSachs. Bank lending is also on the rise led by the @EIB pic.twitter.com/wQvcscbXik
— Manuel Albaladejo (@Albaladm) September 13, 2020

As part of shaping a waste-free future. In Australia, we recently launched a recycling trial for 100,000 homes.

We’re looking to find a broadly applicable way to collect, sort and process soft plastics. Learn more: https://t.co/MKn6XYhGwH #Recycling #CircularEconomy pic.twitter.com/Ki6vfMztBo
— Nestlé (@Nestle) September 11, 2020

Tiny digital watermarks might be a step in helping build a world where plastics need never become waste. We’re working with 80+ organizations to test new technology that will help recycling plants automatically sort waste. Learn more: https://t.co/uzOsu9jc64 #HolyGrail2 pic.twitter.com/PevDszCTNP
— PepsiCo (@PepsiCo) September 10, 2020

Returnity is a finalist of the SPC’s Protective Packaging Design Challenge to present at Virtual SPC Advance on Sept 29th at 1 pm ET. Learn more about the Challenge here: https://t.co/MDP8R8ANO7 pic.twitter.com/bdkfqutbMZ
— Sustainable Packaging Coalition (@SPCspotlight) September 10, 2020

Strawless lids are launching at Starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada. These recyclable, lightweight lids require less plastic and are expected to eliminate up to 1 billion straws globally each year. Learn more: https://t.co/Wyu4wmF6AA
— Starbucks News (@StarbucksNews) September 10, 2020

Oceanium is developing marine-safe, home compostable bio-packaging materials and food products made from sustainably-farmed seaweed. Their aim is to enable a sustainable seaweed farming industry to mitigate climate change. https://t.co/EkdryfOH8V
— reuse it! (@notosingleuse) September 10, 2020

Our partnership with @Percol_Coffee to develop the world's first home compostable, flexible coffee pack has won us a WorldStar Packaging Award. We may be the ones who 'bagged' the award, but we always ensure our customers are the real winners! Read more: https://t.co/QE0ekGUwKl pic.twitter.com/muRM3SJkKO
— Parkside (@ParksideFlex) September 9, 2020

You can do a lot with expandable polystyrene (EPS), which is why we want it back. We are launching a pilot foam collection event in Alberta in collaboration with @styrogo, @albertarecycle and @APRrecycle. Bring us your foam from home! #EPS #recycle #foam #sustainability pic.twitter.com/cga5qIoVcb
— NOVA Chemicals (@NOVAChemicals) September 8, 2020

Our recycling centers in North Vernon, IN and Shawano, WI wash and process used films into pellets. The recycled pellets are then used to manufacture brand new plastic bags: https://t.co/1NoVXeoEC7 pic.twitter.com/OknjDc5KPV
— Novolex (@Novolex) September 8, 2020

We are delighted to launch the #DigitalWatermarks Initiative #HolyGrail2 today. 85+ companies from the entire value chain have joined forces to pioneer Digital Watermarks for smart #packaging sorting and recycling towards a truly #EU #Brands4Sustainability https://t.co/tEK7Ew9ip7 pic.twitter.com/ZIhPA2nsak
— European Brands Association (@AIMbrands) September 8, 2020

Congratulations @LyondellBasell on the start of your new advanced recycling plant. The ability to convert plastic waste into feedstock for other products is a step toward reducing plastic waste and improving sustainability. https://t.co/BypVDUeh1k
— American Chemistry (@AmChemistry) September 8, 2020

Recycling centers have also seen a huge increase in PPE being mixed in with recyclables. Recycling items like face masks, rubber gloves and face shields can be a health risk to workers at the recycling plant https://t.co/ILk0Agxlrr
— KMOX St. Louis News (@kmoxnews) September 8, 2020

Let’s continue to recognize our Graham Recycling Center, which is celebrating its 30th year of operations this month! Over the past 30 years, the center has diverted approximately 1.5 billion pounds of plastic containers from landfills. #recycling pic.twitter.com/rvYGXGkz6Y
— Graham Packaging (@grahampackaging) September 8, 2020

Clever kid!

My sons HSC design project: sort plastics for recycling using the existing barcode already on the item. Battery powered laser scanner & arduino. (pretty cool!) pic.twitter.com/cM8jDTFAun
— Simon Monk (@SimonMonk) September 5, 2020

Alliance to End Plastic Waste releases “2020 Progress Report,” detailing its commitment to accelerate waste management and recycling infrastructure, innovation, education and engagement, and clean up https://t.co/rUVupcoO9Y @EndPlasticWaste #sustainability pic.twitter.com/vTmVUSYsoH
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) September 3, 2020

How do you kick-start innovation in #plasticwaste management? Find out how @EndPlasticWaste is joining forces with a leading #SiliconValley accelerator to build & scale solutions to drive transformative change in the plastics value chain: https://t.co/WSxVzGqQeF #circulareconomy pic.twitter.com/KLOZd3q2rg
— Dow (@DowNewsroom) August 26, 2020

“[Our] partnership with @PepsiCo marks a significant milestone as we continue to expand our #biopolymer technology to provide innovative #bioplastic solutions to a wider range of applications and products. - Stephen Croskrey, CEO of @danimersci.https://t.co/aqlRXsFZVQ pic.twitter.com/AMMFrQn1Zk
— Danimer Scientific (@danimersci) August 25, 2020

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