"Plastic Pollution" News Archive

The Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo by TransGlobal is the leading international event for companies pursuing cutting-edge solutions in plastic waste reduction and circular economy innovations.

The Greener Manufacturing Show and Plastic Waste Free World Europe, set for 8-9 November 2023 at the Koelnmesse, aim to amplify their impact by promoting the circular economy and sustainability in the industry.

One of the most significant threats to the environment is microfibres, which are tiny plastic fibres that shed from clothing made out of synthetic materials when manufactured, worn, and washed.

With the intended goal of becoming a circular fashion company, Adidas is pulling out all the stops to end its plastic waste via its Three Loop Strategy.

Sustainability has been at the forefront of many conversations in recent years, stemming primarily from our over consumption of plastic and the dramatic effect it is having on our sea animals and planet.

When washing machines were first introduced, they revolutionised households. Machine-washing clothes became a less laborious and time-consuming task, unlike hand washing, and it changed the lives of many. Today, it is simply unimaginable to live without a washing machine. In many households, the appliance is run multiple times a day, but can machine-washing clothes have a detrimental effect on the environment?

The studies estimate that the e-commerce giant generated more than 270,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste in its shipments, of which 10,600 tonnes ended up in rivers and seas.

PFASs, chemicals present in teflon and associated with cancer risks, have been found in high concentrations throughout Europe.