Edmonton’s single-use waste rules unpopular — but working
Edmonton's single-use waste rules were controversial and unpopular when introduced in 2023 — but new data shows the changes are having the intended effect of reducing garbage.
#Consumer #Environment #CityofEdmonton #EdmontonSingleuseWaste
https://globalnews.ca/news/11723239/edmonton-single-use-waste-rules-unpopular-working/

Edmonton’s single-use waste rules unpopular — but working
Edmonton's single-use waste rules were controversial and unpopular when introduced in 2023 — but new data shows the changes are having the intended effect of reducing garbage.
#Consumer #Environment #CityofEdmonton #EdmontonSingleuseWaste
https://globalnews.ca/news/11723239/edmonton-single-use-waste-rules-unpopular-working/

🤦 In Germany, you can label #plastic cutlery and cups as #reusable and keep selling it despite the 🇪🇺 #SingleUse Plastic Directive that went into force in 2021. This highlights that new regulation only makes sense if accompanied by compliance mechanisms!

DirtBags have launched on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forthetrail/dirtbags-reusable-compostable-zip-bags-for-adventures

A project by @ForTheTrail

Your support would mean the world!!!

Do you use single-use energy gels, powder sachets or plastic ziploc bags for your adventures, races, big days out in the mountains and ultra-marathons?

DirtBags are the first, ultralight, reusable and home-compostable zip bags designed to organise and carry your fuel and essential items for long days out on the trail.

I have been working on prototypes to replace single-use energy gels and plastic ziploc bags whilst still giving you the convenience of portion control with gels/powders and the option to carry small essentials, mandatory gear and spare kit in the larger DirtBags.

You use them on an adventure, wash them and then reuse, again and again.

DirtBags have been created to stop a linear waste model, especially when single use plastics are used in sports and hobbies based on nature, this doesn't make sense.

Instead, we should be focusing on circular life cycles and a reduction in the demands on the planet.

If you want to know more, watch the intro video which explains exactly what DirtBags are about https://youtu.be/yMHz7Jr4lq4?si=LYHjGIiVUrILJIhr
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#dirtbags #dirtbag #forthetrail #energygel #singleuse #trailrunning #nature #neature #respectnature #trailrunningforgood #endurance #nutrition #sportsnutrition #plastic #plasticfree #zerowaste #compost #homecompostable #compostable #reduce #reducereuse #reducereuserecycle #environment #greenrunners

Glasgow researchers pioneer biodegradable circuit boards to drive greener future for wireless communications | FutureScot https://futurescot.com/glasgow-researchers-pioneer-biodegradable-circuit-boards-to-drive-greener-future-for-wireless-communications/
#WEEE #SingleUse

Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/31/south-australia-bans-soy-sauce-fish-packets-in-world-first-to-cut-single-use-plastics? #SingleUse #PlasticWaste #PackagingWaste

UK's largest grocery retailers set sights on #Prefill to take more #SingleUse packaging off shelf https://share.google/XNk5T1ITG9vkqY48A
#Reuse
#WRAP #Aldi #Asda #CoOp #Lidl #Morrisons #Ocado #Sainsbury #Tesco #Waitrose

#BiodegradableCutlery market booms wood, paper drive growth | London Daily News https://www.londondaily.news/biodegradable-cutlery-market-booms-wood-paper-drive-growth/
#SingleUse 🤔

UK's #SingleUse #PlasticBan faces compliance challenges https://buff.ly/3PDxXFW
#Plastic #PlasticWaste #PlasticRecycling