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Are you ready for new legislation taking place in North America regarding rigid and flexible packaging? Below you will find insight from the outstanding team at Blue Polymers. Its time to develop collaborative partnerships to reach a lower carbon footprint and become compliant to current and future legislation. We are the Chemistry between Polymers and People and we will walk with you until you meet your sustainability goals. Let's start building your pathway to sustainable design in packaging with Blue Polymers and Bamberger Amco Polymers. #sustainablepackaging #sustainabledesign #PCR #carbonreduction #partnershipsforthegoals #amco #bamberger #intelligentdesign #plasticpackaging #circulareconomy

Ready to learn more about the various types of packaging and the important PCR mandates Canada is enacting? Check out the latest blog post over at Blue Polymers

Interested in learning more about upcoming PCR regulations and timing in Canada? Read on to learn more. Thanks Blue Polymers for continuing to lead the way . #pcr #recycling #circularity

😭 It's not just the creation of #plastic that emits greenhouse gases. When plastic is recycled, there are emissions with transport, sorting, cleaning, and reprocessing. This is why we’re calling on the government to set a National Plastic Reduction Target of 20% by 2030. 👉 Sign our petition to show the government there is strong support for action on plastic reductions in Australia: https://bit.ly/49zTpUg #CleanUpAustraliaDay

The plastic waste in the EU is exponentially increasing, almost 2x in recent years. What you need to know: 👉🏻The EU's ban on single use plastics is coming by 2030! 👉🏻The rule also ensures that all the #packaging in member states will be recyclable with a recycling target of 70% of all types of packaging. At Plastics For Change, we're proud to be part of the solution. We give plastic a new life! Our ethical recycling process turns plastic waste into high-quality materials that brands can use. And the best part? Our recycled plastic meets the fair trade standards! Why brands love us: ✅Ethical: We treat waste pickers fairly. ✅Transparent: Brands know exactly where their recycled plastic comes from. Furthermore, the global effort that is currently happening with 174 countries under the UNEP’s plastic treaty #INC4 to fight plastic pollution, Ottawa, Canada backs our cause. Learn more about: https://lnkd.in/gZU5Z2F7 #plasticpollution #INC4 #plasticsforchange #procurementmanagers #recycledplastic #consumers #EU #EUplasticwaste Source Credits: World Economic Forum

The results from the Greenpeace Big Plastic Count are in, these show that in the UK we throw away 1.7 Billion pieces of plastic each week! We can help you make a small change by considering our transparent paper, instead of PP / PE. It would not suit every application, but each label changed will go someway to reducing the 90 Billion pieces of plastic due to be thrown out in 2024. Read more about the Big Plastic Count Here - https://lnkd.in/e6u_Wtw5 Read more about our sustainable material options here - https://lnkd.in/e43vc6h #sustainability #LabelSolutions #labelprinter #plasticfree

🚨UPDATE🚨 #RECYCLE #REDUCE #REUSE ♻️♻️. The 🇪🇺 EU Parliament & Council agree on making packaging more sustainable and on reducing packaging waste. Despite criticism that we spoke about some weeks ago, the Council and the EU Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the regulation on packaging and packaging waste, pending formal adoption by both institutions. The provisional agreement includes sustainability requirements and recycled content targets for packaging, restrictions on specific packaging formats, and the introduction of re-use targets and refill obligations. Additionally, member states are required to set up deposit return systems (DRS) for single-use plastic bottles and metal beverage containers by 2029. The EU deems these actions necessary to be able to reach the targets set in the European Green Deal. Especially when it comes to plastic packaging - expected to increase by 46% by 2030 - the amount used is growing faster than the amount recycled. At Deles we are committed to continue to innovate and to push our packaging solutions to be as sustainable as possible. We love to learn together with you, so any suggestion or cooperation is more than welcomed!  Read the full update on the agreement at the website of the European Council here: https://shorturl.at/kzKR8 #packaging #sustainability #circular economy #EUregulations #recycling #packagingwaste #innovation #EU #reuse #reduce #recycle

The truth behind 100% recycled bottles ♻️ claims/labelling and the challenges in recycling/sustainability https://lnkd.in/dj75yE2i Before the Unbottling Greenwashing action in November 2023, I thought “100% made of other bottles” meant seamless recycling of plastic bottles but the reality of plastic recycling is far more complex and less green. Bottles undergo treatments like cap removal and colour sorting before mechanical recycling, which still consumes significant energy and causes pollution. Most plastic bottles end up “downcycled” into lower-grade products, perpetuating plastic waste. Additionally, plastic isn’t infinitely recyclable, degrading with each cycle and requiring virgin plastic to maintain quality. BEUC and partners exposed misleading “100% recycled” claims by major brands, pushing for greater transparency. Now, it’s time for authorities to stop these deceptive practices. #RecyclingReality #Greenwashing #PlasticWaste #SustainableFuture #TransparencyInPackaging #BEUC #recycle #sustainbility #compliance #quality #marking #claims #eu #regulatory #labelling #greenwashing #bottles #plastic #environment

🌍 Reflecting on EARTHDAY.ORG with ANZPAC 🌏 Last month marked Earth Day, a time to focus on the urgent need to protect our environment. Here at ANZPAC, our commitment to reducing plastic pollution extends throughout the year, encompassing Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. As a key player in the oceania region, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ANZPAC is at the forefront of rethinking how our societies produce, use, and manage plastics. Our goal is to foster a circular economy where plastics are never considered waste. Our efforts are guided by the 2025 ANZPAC Targets, which include: - Eliminating problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging.  - Ensuring all plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable.  - Increasing the quantity of plastic packaging collected and effectively recycled.  - Promoting an average of 25% recycled content in plastic packaging by 2025. As we look beyond Earth Day, our mission continues. We are committed to these targets, working alongside our Members and partners to drive meaningful change. Let's maintain our focus and keep advancing our environmental objectives. Find out more about Earth Day here https://www.earthday.org/ #ANZPAC #EarthDay #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalAction

UK businesses are doing sterling work tackling the problem of plastics waste, according to a recent report from climate action NGO, WRAP. 💪 In the last five years: ◾ 99% reduction in single-use plastic items such as cutlery and straws. ◾ 71% of plastic packaging placed on the UK market is now recyclable. ◾ 55% of UK plastic packaging is now recycled, with the amount of materials reprocessed in the UK increasing by 61% since 2018. ◾ Use of recycled content has tripled since 2018, contributing to a 10.5% cut in carbon dioxide emissions. 💚♻️ However, while there’s a lot to be proud of, there remains much to do! At Cambrian, we’re passionate about helping our customers find brilliant, cost effective & eco-friendly packaging solutions. Check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/ePankwcK for top tips on becoming a more sustainable business or contact us to speak to one of the team. #plasticpackaging #sustainablepackaging #recyclablepackaging #sustainable #reducereuserecycle