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Digital watermark pilot to begin in France

Digital watermark pilot to begin in France

Expanding on earlier trials, Digimarc plans to test its Digital Watermarks Initiative HolyGrail 2.0 in France on a larger scale. The previous trials were limited to HolyGrail 2.0 members, but now, all operators in France are invited to participate, a …

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Cascades launches eco-friendly packaging for produce

The packaging is made using recognized eco-design principles, keeping with a circular economy approach.
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Closed Loop Partners Joins Forces with U.S. Composters and Composting Industry to Launch Large-Scale In-Field Degradation Tests

NEW YORK, NY— The Composting Consortium, a collaboration of industry partners managed by Closed Loop Partners, announced Monday the launch of its Compostable Packaging Degradation Pilot. The initiative is the most comprehensive collaborative study of
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10 Trends In The Compost Marketplace | BioCycle

Veteran compost marketer highlights trends that have helped to shape the expanding marketplace for compost.

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Tangent unveils new recycled HDPE lumber finish

Tangent unveils new recycled HDPE lumber finish

A major producer of recycled HDPE lumber has rolled out a product with a seashell-inspired wood grain pattern.

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Study compares PET recycling methods

Study compares PET recycling methods

A study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory evaluated various PET recycling methods from technical, economic and environmental standpoints to provide a big-picture overview of today’s options. The research, published by the American Chemical Society, found that mechanical recycling …

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What’s Next for the Resale-Clothing Market and How Sustainable is it?

Poshmark, founded in 2011 by Manish Chandra, describes itself as, “a leading social marketplace for new and secondhand style for women, men, kids, home, and more.” The company says it makes one sale every second in the U.S.—and, after its …

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Recycling Leadership Council calls on federal government to lead system improvements

A report from the coalition of packaging companies, brand-backed nonprofits, and researchers, highlights the need for standardization, infrastructure investment and other priorities through legislation and federal funding. … Read More…

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Circularity and How to Make it More Mainstream

“Are circular business models mainstream? Examples from the #CE100 series,” hosted by be Waste Wise focused on how to make circularity more mainstream. It featured Anthony Burns, Chief Operating Officer at ACS Clothing and Nick Rawkins, Founder and … Read More…

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Li-ion Battery Fires Unfairly Cost Waste, Recycling and Scrap Operators Over $1.2 Billion Annually

When I started consolidating the reported waste and recycling facility fires in 2016, I was realistic that the first few years would drive the baseline data defining the scope of the problem, providing us with a basic understanding of the …

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