Although there are new (some highly innovative) materials and products being developed and entering the market, a defined list of plastic substitutes does not exist (yet) The issue of plastic pollution is gaining momentum in the global effort to address climate change. And, while plastic substitutes are not an immediate solution at scale, the renewable …
Plastic pollution solution? UNCTAD says; make a list… Read More »
With COP26 fast approaching and the expectation that the general focus, particularly in the media, will be on climate heating, global CO2 emissions and the developing energy crisis, it’s worth taking time to view the current situation within the wider context of sustainability – one that encompasses economic, environmental and social development. In 2015 the …
We like concentrates. Mainly for the reason that they allow plastic containers and bottles to become smaller, which reduces the amount of plastic being used. The global laundry detergent pod market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% from 2019 to 2025 to reach USD 12.37 billion by 2025. Indicating …
Postplastic World #02: Why aren’t detergent concentrates taking off? Read More »
A major contributor to the environmental pollution problems we face today is what we term our ‘throw-away society’. We have become accustomed to products that are designed to have a short lifespan and which are then discarded. Manufacturers have even been accused of building in obsolescence to reduce product life. Then there are certain high-volume …
Mind the Gap #1: Finding alternatives to Single Use Plastics Read More »