Plastic Pollution and Bans

Eliminating Plastics Entirely is NOT the Green Solution

December 10, 2018



Eliminating all [ Read More ]

Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

University Study Finds Plastics More Sustainable than Paper

October 5, 2018



Counter to popular belief, a new study comparing the total effect of plastic vs paper products indicates that [ Read More ]

Plastic Pollution and Bans

New Biodegradable Plastic Straw Created by Danimer Scientific

September 18, 2018



With businesses as large as Starbucks and McDonald’s phasing out old-fashioned fossil-based plastic straws, demand is growing for an Earth-friendly alternative. Traditional non-[ Read More ]

Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

Kroger Plastic Bags Phased Out by 2025

August 29, 2018



NPR reports on the ongoing efforts to combat microplastics in the environment, especially oceans, rivers, and lakes. Kroger has joined the fight by announcing a ban on their single-use plastic bags. They also have additional plans to reduce landfill waste by 90%. The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as... [ Read More ]

New York City EPS Foam Ban
Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

New York City Judge Upholds EPS Foam Ban

July 2, 2018



According to [ Read More ]

Packaging News, Plastic Pollution and Bans

European Union Proposes Ban on Single-Use Plastics

June 1, 2018



Europe is leading the attack against [ Read More ]