A Zero-Waste Journey: An Interview with Melissa Tan The Vision of the Zero-Waste Movement Imagine a world where every action we take, every purchase we make, is purposeful and guided by a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Picture a lifestyle where waste is not just minimized but entirely eliminated, […]
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“Towards a Plastic Revolution: The First Step Towards Reducing Production”
New Global Plastics Treaty Draft Takes First Step Towards Reducing Production The zero draft of the new global plastics treaty, published by the United Nations Environment Programme on September 4th, marks an important milestone in the fight against plastic pollution. The draft lays the foundation for a legally binding instrument […]
The EU Should Move Beyond Audits to Ensure Sustainable Raw Materials
EU‘s Flawed Reliance on Audits and Certifications for Raw Materials Rules: Human Rights Watch Warns of Insufficient Protection The European Union (EU) may be relying too heavily on voluntary audit and certification initiatives to protect human rights in minerals supply chains, according to a recent inquiry by Human Rights Watch. […]
Rethinking Recycling: A Call for a More Effective and Inclusive Recycling Program
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a modern solution to the failing recycling system in the United States. According to a recent Times Union article, hundreds of millions of pounds of recyclable plastic, paper, aluminum and glass are buried in landfills or incinerated every year rather than being remade into new […]
Building the Circular Economy: White House and EPA lend support to Reuse
Scaling Up Reuse Systems Requires Collaborative Approach, Investments, and Policy Changes, Say Industry Leaders On Friday, industry stakeholders, policymakers, and other stakeholders gathered in Washington D.C. at an event organized by the World Wildlife Fund and Upstream to discuss the role of reuse systems in a circular economy for plastics. […]