Plastic Reduction News

1. Research shows that chemicals in plastic products for daily use may be "fattening factors" 

According to the British "Independent" reported on the 12th, a recent study shows that plastic packaging, cosmetics, food additives and other products containing relevant chemi...

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20.09.22 02:13 AM - Comment(s)
Anker: Pioneering bio-based USB-C charging cable material, the first step to replace petroleum-based!

Anker, the world's #1 mobile charging brand, recently announced its line of USB-C charging cables, which incorporate a proprietary blend of plant-based materials into the manufacturing process. These bio-based cables carry the new "Anchor Eco-Products" logo and are part of Anchor's ec...

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20.09.22 02:07 AM - Comment(s)
What bio-based materials are used by Apple, McDonald's, Chanel and BMW?

Due to the environmental friendliness of bio-based materials, leading companies in various fields have started to focus on the development of bio-based materials as an alternative to fossil materials from the perspective of environmental protection and brand image. 

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20.09.22 02:03 AM - Comment(s)
Zinc-based batteries made from crab shells can be biodegraded in 5 months

The increasing demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles has triggered a high demand for energy storage batteries, but the batteries behind supporting these sustainable solutions are not always sustainable. In a paper published Sept. 1 in the journal Matter, U.S. scientists have created...

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20.09.22 01:54 AM - Comment(s)
Tunisia bans non-compliant plastic bags from September, Czech President Zeman signs plastic restriction decree

Tunisia, located in the northernmost part of the African continent, has joined the ranks of the ban on plastic bags. on August 31, the country's Ministry of Environment issued a statement saying that, according to the relevant decree, non-compliant plastic bags will be banned from circulation nation...

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16.09.22 01:39 AM - Comment(s)
Continued growth of the global paper cup market, now at $14.32 billion

According to the market forecast, the global paper cups market is valued at approximately USD 14.32 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of approximately 3.63% from 2022-2027. 




One of the major factors driving the growth of the paper cup market is the rising demand for paper cups in the market alo...

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16.09.22 01:30 AM - Comment(s)
EU officially releases draft to restrict the use of microplastics in cosmetics

In September 2022, the European Commission finally released the long-awaited draft REACH regulation to restrict the use of intentionally added microplastics in various products. 

The new proposal includes residual cosmetics in the scope of the restrictions, covering skin care, perfume and lip ca...

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16.09.22 01:25 AM - Comment(s)
Out of PVC food packaging has become an international trend, it's time to say goodbye to "toxic plastic"

In June 2021, New Zealand's Environment Minister David Parker announced that the New Zealand government was about to launch a plastics phase-out and committed to phasing out all food and beverage packaging containing PVC by mid-2025. As more and more countries and regions promulgate decrees to ...

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16.09.22 01:20 AM - Comment(s)
From petroleum-based to plant-based, Coca-Cola bottle packaging road is getting "greener"

As human activities become more concerned and aware of the current critical situation of the planet, individuals, companies and governments are actively working to implement more sustainable lifestyles. Coca-Cola, one of the largest producers of plastics, has created two plant-based biodegradab...

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16.09.22 01:06 AM - Comment(s)
Biodegradable circuits help electronics recycle better

The e-waste problem will get worse over time. Recently, a team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley, has proposed a potential solution: a fully recyclable, biodegradable printed circuit. They report ...

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06.09.22 01:59 AM - Comment(s)