Category: Circular Economy

Closing the loop for the most valuable materials

How Recycling Plastic Bottles Generates an Economic Ripple Effect in Ohio

January 17, 2024

When Ohioans drop in or drop off their recyclables, they might not realize that in addition to diverting trash from the landfill, they are also supporting jobs, consumers and Ohio’s…

Protecting the Great Lakes: The Imperative of Recycling Agricultural Plastics

November 29, 2023

When the topic of plastic pollution arises, images of bottles, straws, and bags in our oceans often come to mind. Yet, plastic pollution is not exclusive to marine environments; freshwater…

Advancing Circular Technology Investment in Canada

August 16, 2023

Let’s not pick winners and losers Circular economy. For active players collaborating to reduce plastic waste, these words have become part of our everyday vocabulary. We understand the need for…

Are National Standards Around Recyclability Claims on The Way?

June 20, 2023

Research shows how much, how often, and how well consumers recycle depends on their trust in the recycling system. Most of them – 78 percent –turn to labels to try…

Breaking Down the Problem of Microplastics in the Great Lakes

May 16, 2023

A big challenge to the health of the Great Lakes takes a tiny form: microplastics, pieces of plastic no larger than 5 mm in size, or about the size of…