"Scotland’s Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife"

#Scotland #Plastics #Environment

https://happyeconews.com/scotlands-plastic-wet-wipes-ban/

Scotland's Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife | Happy Eco News

Scotland’s plastic wet wipes ban takes effect on August 11, 2027, outlawing the sale of wipes containing plastic fibers. The law targets marine litter, sewer blockages, and microplastic pollution, with exemptions for medical and industrial use.

Happy Eco News

"Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size"

#Hemp #Plastics #Packaging

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-unveil-hemp-alternative-to-plastic-that-withstands-boiling-water/

Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size

A surprisingly robust, green alternative to plastic packaging was developed using the hemp plant, instead of expensive fossil fuels.

Good News Network

Microplastics could be contributing to climate change, new study finds - The Washington Post
https://archive.ph/pmfhI

#ClimateCrisis #Microplastics #Plastics #Pollution

#Environment #Plastics #Innovation #Hemp #alt

PARNAS GOOD NEWS 5/3/26
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOPEFULLY THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY WONT KILL THIS INNOVATION

@petergleick it is my hope that this is where all the terrible drama brings us to → that watershed moment where we not only decide about a different energy future, but also (and finally) about a different source material for all the things we use and need every day #plastics #leaveitintheground

#Plastics ☠️☢️

#Germany was largest exporter of #plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

#UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to #Turkey, #Malaysia and #Indonesia

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/30/germany-largest-exporter-plastic-waste-2025

Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

The Guardian
Germany was largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending 810,000 tonnes overseas, analysis finds

UK was close behind, exporting 675,000 tonnes, with much of the waste sent to Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia

The Guardian
@jack_daniel snake oil is purported to aid in improving bark strength, i'd stay organic and add compost, improve the general ecosystem #plastics #polymers

Amorphous Polypropylene Terephthalate Market Report 2026 📊

Market set to grow from $52.44B (2026) to $73.63B by 2030, driven by rising demand in food packaging, pharma, and sustainable plastics.

Key trends: recyclable materials, lightweight solutions & high-performance packaging.

#Packaging #Plastics #MarketResearch #Sustainability

EU must have more of its own taxes from 2028, says von der Leyen

Commission president calls for next EU budget to have more money that doesn’t come from national coffers.

POLITICO