What Is Sustainable Development? Sustainable development is like a big plan to help Earth stay healthy while people grow and live better lives. It means we take care of our planet, so it can keep giving us what we need,…
Every year, a massive 1.4 trillion beverage containers become waste worldwide. This shocking fact alerts us to both a major environmental issue and a big chance for change. TOMRA Collection has taken this challenge head-on. It has created cutting-edge reverse…
Plastic bottle recycling machines, also known as reverse vending machines, are automated devices designed to collect and process used plastic bottles for recycling. These machines are typically found in public spaces, supermarkets, and recycling centers, providing a convenient way for…
Have you ever found yourself in front of your trash can, wondering about the journey of a plastic bottle you’re about to throw away? Imagine if that bottle could bypass the landfill and even add some cash to your wallet.…
In this article, we’ll delve into how plastic products are produced starting from their primary sources: crude oil and natural gas. These substances undergo a transformation process to create polymers, which serve as the foundational elements of plastic. We will…
Did you know a single factory can use over 100,000 tons of plastic pellets yearly? These small, cylindrical pieces are key to the plastics world. They start as raw material and turn into many plastic products. Plastic pellets are vital…
More than half of the world’s synthetic fiber is PET, also known as polyester. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is clear and strong. It’s becoming the top choice for packaging, especially for food and drinks. In the United States, over 1.5 billion…
Global plastic production has grown a lot. It went from 1.5 million metric tons in 1950 to 390.7 million metric tons in 2021. This has led to a big problem with plastic pollution. The Biden-Harris Administration has a new plan…