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Keurig Canada will pay millions of dollars in penalties and alter its coffee pod recyclability claims, as part of a legal settlement with Canadian regulators. Read More…
A top e-waste researcher and author argues Apple’s recent self-repair program announcement is undermined by the OEM’s wider strategies around device design. Read More…
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Big retailers are breaking California law and misleading consumers by selling plastic shopping bags bearing language and symbols that falsely suggest the bags can be recycled, a state-appointed commission alleged this month. Source: EXCLUSIVE California commission claims retailers violating plastic
A group of brand owners that includes McDonald’s, Kimberly-Clark and others increased their use of recycled plastic over the past couple of years, but they’re still not on pace to hit their goals, according to a report.Continue Reading→ Source: Brands
To help businesses comply, the city is offering sustainability scholarships. Source: Plastics, Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect In Palm Springs | Palm Desert, CA Patch
A lawsuit alleging Walmart deceives customers about recyclability of its packaging has been reopened. Attorneys for Greenpeace expect their complaint, which was previously dismissed by a federal judge, will be allowed to move forward in its amended form. Read More…
New EPA report makes a compelling case for prevention in the U.S., where the majority of food gets wasted at the point of consumption. Source: Why We Can’t Afford To Waste Food | BioCycle
Nearly all Americans—90%—report that they throw away food after its “sell by” or “use by” date, believing that consuming it after the date will make them sick. However, most food is wholesome, edible, and safe long past the date on
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, Amazon has introduced new insulated food packaging that is curbside recyclable. Source: Amazon Reduces Waste with Recyclable Insulated Food Packaging
Whether it’s a cap on production or a market mechanism, it’s likely to meet industry opposition. Source: Beyond reusing and recycling: How the US could actually reduce plastic production | Grist
DIVE Source: Cutting meat, produce and cereal waste would have greatest environmental impact: EPA | Food Dive
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