Mastodawn

Boost for development of low-emissions alternatives to glass wine bottles

Containers made from plant sugar and even seaweed are being lo…
#wine #Australianwine #Australia #BusinessResearchandInnovationInitiative #climatechange #glassbottlesimpactonenvironment #packaging #Packamama #plasticbottles #Wine #Wine(Industry) #WineAustralia #winebottles #WinefromAustralia #WineofAustralia
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2497726/boost-for-development-of-low-emissions-alternatives-to-glass-wine-bottles/

Psychozoic Era Oct 28

I don’t usually post about the environment or plastic waste, but I have to say — this solution has to be one of the best I’ve ever seen. At a resort in Mexico, they’ve completely gotten rid of single-use water bottles!

#environmental #plasticbottles #amazing

Mathrubhumi English Sep 13, 2025

Kannur: The new scheme to levy an additional charge on liquor sold in plastic bottles has sparked protests not only from consumers but also from employees of the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco). The scheme, introduced on a trial basis in selected outlets across Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram districts, has led to heated arguments and clashes between customers and sales staff. Following these incidents, Bevco… https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/protests-erupt-over-new-plastic-bottle-liquor-charge-in-kannur-sn44s4bd?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kerala #Bevco #liquor #plasticbottles #Kannur

Mathrubhumi English Sep 10, 2025

Starting Wednesday, Kerala Beverages will charge a ₹20 refundable deposit on liquor sold in plastic bottles at select outlets in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. The scheme, set for statewide rollout by January, aims to promote bottle returns and reduce plastic waste. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/liquor-in-plastic-bottles-kerala-to-charge-20-extra-from-today-know-how-you-can-get-it-back-vrtb3ptl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kerala #liquor #PlasticBottles #deposit #refund

Charring Auh Jul 17, 2025

#plasticbottles are used every minute. In a recycling center in #Dhaka, through a huge pile of discarded plastic bottles. Over 646 tons of #plastic llected daily in the capital city, which amounts to 10% of all #waste

Waste Badger May 7, 2025

#Tesco, #Asda, and #Sainsbury’s shoppers told to bring #PlasticBottles back to store https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/tesco-asda-sainsburys-shoppers-told-31580317
#BigBadger1 says not to get too excited. #DRS isn't coming early. But the word in the press is starting to be heard by the general public.

Waste Badger Feb 19, 2025

#PlasticBottles easier to #Recycle with new degradable glue - University of Reading https://buff.ly/4b5nRYc

Plastic bottles easier to recycle with new degradable glue - University of Reading

ResearchBuzz: Firehose Dec 31, 2024

Tom’s Hardware: All-in-one machine recycles plastic bottles into 3D printer filament — PETFusion 2.0 launches on Kickstarter. “On December 27, Creative3DP launched a Kickstarter campaign for PETFusion 2.0 — and within three hours, the device was fully funded. PETFusion 2.0 is both a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle recycler and a custom 3D printing filament maker, with the ability […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2024/12/31/toms-hardware-all-in-one-machine-recycles-plastic-bottles-into-3d-printer-filament-petfusion-2-0-launches-on-kickstarter/

Tom’s Hardware: All-in-one machine recycles plastic bottles into 3D printer filament — PETFusion 2.0 launches on Kickstarter | ResearchBuzz: Firehose

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JuneSim63 💚Nov 29, 2024

A sobering read. Plastic sachets, polyester clothing, drinks bottles, tetrapaks and wet wipes are stacking up with low recycling rates and little sign of change.

#Plastic #Environment #PlasticBottles #WetWipes #Tetrapaks #Polyester
We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet | Plastics | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/29/we-need-to-talk-about-plastic-five-everyday-items-choking-the-planet?CMP=bsky_gu