March 05, 2009
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Waste & Recycling Newsletter March 05, 2009 |
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Bioplastics firm touts energy saving potential of plant-based packaging
Switching from conventional plastics to biodegradable bioplastics made from corn starch will not only help reduce demand for oil and cut the amount of waste sent to landfill, it could also help deliver deep cuts in carbon emissions. That is the conclusion of a new study from an Australian University commissioned by bioplastics manufacturer Plantic Technologies, which found that the latest bioplastics use 60 per cent less energy through their lifecycle than conventional polyethylene plastics and half the energy used by polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics. `We have improved the manufacturing processes ... |
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Canada to pioneer business waste penalty scheme
Canadian politicians are formulating plans to make manufacturers and retailers pay for the waste they generate, raising the prospect of charges based on the amount of goods and packaging a company produces. Environmental ministers from the country`s federal, provincial and territorial governments have requested comment on two new initiatives; one which calls for an action plan on extended producer responsibility and the second which takes aim at sustainable packaging. The latest statistics show that in 2006 Canadians generated almost 1,100 kg of municipal solid waste per person, up eight per ... |
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