Plastic waste generation to reach 220 million tonnes this year
A new report from EA Earth Action reveals that approximately 220 million tonnes of plastic waste will be generated in 2024
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What US state has the most waste in landfills?
Michigan has been named as the US state with the most waste in landfills per capita, with 68.3 tonnes per capita – 72.1% above the national average, a new study has found.
New project aims to boost recycling and circular economy in Egypt
Egypt produces over 95 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only 60% is collected. Less than 20% is properly disposed of or recycled.
Four in five consumers ‘don’t prioritise sustainable packaging’, study finds
New research from PA Consulting has revealed a gap between consumer intent and action around sustainable packaging.
Retailer Asda discloses external energy rating from Sustainable Fitch
Retailer Asda has revealed its inaugural external evaluation of its ESG strategy conducted by Sustainable Fitch.
Consumers demanding greater transparency from retailers on sustainability
Consumers are demanding more information about the sustainability credentials of a product before purchasing it from a retailer.
Extent of nanoplastics in bottled water ‘no surprise’, says A Plastic Planet
A new study that indicates that bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought should “come as no surprise”.
Around $6.5bn of material lost to landfill in US annually, report finds
Around $6.5 billion worth of material that could be recycled and re-used is lost to landfill every year in the United States, a new report by Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation has found.
Environmental aspects ‘weigh heavily’ in ESG discussions at major firms, says GlobalData
Environmental considerations are ‘weighing heavily’ in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) discussions at major firms, GlobalData has said, as…