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There’s an Explosion of Plastic Waste. Big Companies Say ‘We’ve Got This.’

April 5, 2024April 8, 2024HIROKO TABUCHIComments Off on There’s an Explosion of Plastic Waste. Big Companies Say ‘We’ve Got This.’

Big brands like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé say a new generation of plants will help them meet environmental goals, but the technology is struggling to deliver.

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New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024Peter EavisComments Off on New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions

Analysts and shipping executives say they expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.

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England Is Banning Some Single-Use Plastics. Activists Say It’s a Small Step.

January 17, 2023DANIEL VICTORComments Off on England Is Banning Some Single-Use Plastics. Activists Say It’s a Small Step.

Starting in October, the country will prohibit plastic plates, cutlery and other items. Environmental advocates are pushing for a more comprehensive measure.

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French Food Giant Danone Sued Over Plastic Use Under Landmark Law

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023Constant Méheut and Catherine PorterComments Off on French Food Giant Danone Sued Over Plastic Use Under Landmark Law

Environmental groups are relying on a law in France requiring large companies to address their environmental footprint.

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Meet the Man on a Mission to Expose Sneaky Price Increases

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022Clare ToeniskoetterComments Off on Meet the Man on a Mission to Expose Sneaky Price Increases

Edgar Dworsky has become the go-to expert on “shrinkflation,” when products or packaging are manipulated so people get less for their money.

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California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Winston Choi-SchagrinComments Off on California Requires Plastics Makers to Foot the Bill for Recycling

The landmark legislation also restricts single-use plastics. Because California’s economy is so big, experts say, the law could have far-reaching effects.

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Major Retailers in Britain Say No to Glitter for Christmas

October 15, 2020JACEY FORTINComments Off on Major Retailers in Britain Say No to Glitter for Christmas

Morrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose said they would not be using glitter in their holiday products this year. Does that really help the environment?

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You Probably Won’t Catch the Coronavirus From Frozen Food

August 13, 2020Katherine J. WuComments Off on You Probably Won’t Catch the Coronavirus From Frozen Food

Reports that the virus was detected in a trans-continental shipment of frozen chicken wings sparked concerns online. But experts aren’t worried.

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