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Companies trying to rid the world of plastic waste

Brands saying no to plastic
Cleaning product bottles made from recycled plastic
Swapping plastic bottles for solid toiletries
Using bio-based plastics and cardboard
Swapping polyester for recycled and sustainable fabrics
Recycled and recyclable shoes
Turning plastic bottles into fabric
Helping catch those pesky microfibres
Less plastic on your groceries
Offering a plastic-free food covering
Swapping single-use for reusable containers
Recycled plastic water bottles
Alternatives to plastic packaging on beer cans
Reusable cups
Refusing to give out takeout cups
Transforming used plastic into fuel
Setting sail without plastic
Using new tech to take plastic out of the ocean
Creating an entirely zero-waste store
Offering compostable coffee pods
Taking plastic out of teabags
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Brands saying no to plastic

The global plastic crisis is getting out of hand. Many single-use plastic items, which are only designed to be used once, take centuries to decompose. With just 14% of plastic packaging being recycled, according to a 2017 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and World Economic Forum, recycling clearly isn’t working either. Fortunately, some companies are making huge strides in reducing the amount of plastic they use – here’s our pick of the best.
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Frances Carruthers

19 December 2019

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