#Plastic Recycling Market Development

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The Best News of Last Month - August 2024

1.Negative Power Prices Hit Europe as Renewable Energy Floods the Grid

European power markets are experiencing a notable shift as renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, become a larger part of the energy mix. On Wednesday, power prices in several European markets, including Germany, dipped below zero due to a surge in green electricity production.

2. Taiwan introduces ban on performances by captive wild animals

Live performances by wild animals held in captivity, including performances by dolphins, tigers, and other non-domesticated mammals, will no longer be permitted in Taiwan under new Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) regulations.

3. FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

The FTC voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with AI technology, and other misleading advertising practices.

The ban also forbids marketers from exaggerating their own influence by, for example, paying for bots to inflate their follower count.

4. Chinese drones will fly trash out of Everest slopes

Come autumn, Nepal will deploy heavy lifter drones to transport garbage from the 6,812-metre tall Ama Dablam, south of Everest. This will be the first commercial work an unmanned aerial vehicle does in Nepal’s high-altitude zone.

The heavy lifter from China’s biggest drone maker, Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), will take on tasks traditionally handled by Sherpas. Officials believe it will help reduce casualties on Everest.

5. Swiss scientists have found a way to use the whole cocoa fruit to make chocolate and not just taking beans and discarding the rest.

Kim Mishra (L) and Anian Schreiber (R) cooperated on the new chocolate making process

Food scientists in Switzerland have come up with a way to make chocolate using the entire cocoa fruit rather than just the beans - and without using sugar.

The chocolate, developed at Zurich’s prestigious Federal Institute of Technology by scientist Kim Mishra and his team includes the cocoa fruit pulp, the juice, and the husk, or endocarp.

6. Six-year-old boy found in Vietnam forest after five days

A six-year-old boy who was missing for five days has been found deep in a forest in Vietnam. Dang Tien Lam, who lives in the northwestern Yen Bai province, was playing in a stream with his nine siblings on 17 August when he wandered into the hills and got lost, local reports said.

He was found on Wednesday by local farmers who heard a child's cry while they were clearing a cinnamon field close to the forest.

7. Lego plans to make half the plastic in bricks from renewable materials by 2026

Lego plans to make half the plastic in its bricks from renewable or recycled material rather than fossil fuels by 2026, in its latest effort to ensure its toys are more environmentally friendly.

The Danish company last year ditched efforts to make bricks entirely from recycled bottles because of cost and production issues. At the moment, 22% of the material in its colourful bricks is not made from fossil fuels.

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[reasonsforhope]

"For generations, the people of Erakor village in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu would pass their time swimming in the local lagoon. Ken Andrew, a local chief, remembers diving in its depths when he was a child, chasing the fish that spawned in its turquoise waters.

That was decades ago. Now 52, Andrew has noticed a more pernicious entity invading the lagoon: plastic.

“The plastic would form a small island inside the lagoon, it was so thick,” Andrew says. “We used fishing nets to pull some of the trash out, but we didn’t know how to get rid of it all. We couldn’t conquer it, there was just too much.”

While residents were struggling to empty Vanuatu’s waters of plastic, the country’s politicians were considering another solution. Could they stop the waste directly at the source?

Small island nations like Vanuatu face a series of unique challenges when it comes to plastic pollution. Many rely on imported goods to sustain their populations, and receive tonnes of plastic packaging every day as a result. Ocean currents pull plastic waste from around the world into Pacific waters, which eventually end up on the shores of its islands.

Few Pacific island governments have adequate recycling or waste management facilities on their narrow strips of land, so rubbish is often burned or left to wash up in rivers or lagoons like the one in Erakor. It is estimated that Pacific countries generate 1kg of waste per person a day, 40% higher than the global average.

In an attempt to drastically limit the amount of waste generated in Vanuatu, in 2018 the government became one of the first in the world to outlaw the sale and distribution of certain single-use plastics – including a world-first ban on plastic straws.

In the six years since, the results have been impressive. Thin, plastic shopping bags are hardly ever seen, with most shoppers carrying reusable bags at their local market or grocery store. At festivals and outdoor events, food is more often served wrapped in banana leaves instead of polystyrene takeaway boxes. Now-banned items used to make up 35% of Vanuatu’s waste, but now make up less than 2%.

Pictured: Pandanus leaves are now used instead of plastic bags at markets, but supply of the crop can be affected by storms and cyclones, vendors say.

The plastic islands that once choked Erakor lagoon are also shrinking.

“Since they started the ban, you can see the lagoon has become cleaner,” says Andrew.

It is a massive victory for a small island nation made up of just over 300,000 people across 83 islands...

In 2020, a second phase of the policy added seven more items to the list of forbidden plastics, which now covers cutlery, single-use plates and artificial flowers.

“It’s quite difficult to enforce because of the very low capacity of the department of environment,” Regenvanu says. “So we try to work with the municipal authorities and customs and other people as well.”

Compromises had to be made, though. Fishers are still allowed to use plastic to wrap and transport their produce. Plastic bottles are also permitted, even though they often litter coastlines and rivers.

Secondary industries have now developed to provide sustainable alternatives to the banned items. On the island of Pentecost, communities have started replacing plastic planter pots with biodegradable ones made from native pandanus leaves. Mama’s Laef, a social enterprise that began selling fabric sanitary napkins before the ban, has since expanded its range to reusable nappies and bags.

“We came up with these ideas to reduce the amount of plastic in Vanuatu,” says the owner Jack Kalsrap. “We’re a small island state, so we know that pollution can really overwhelm us more than in other, bigger countries.” ...

Willy Sylverio, a coordinator of the Erakor Bridge Youth Association, is trying to find ways to recycle the litter his team regularly dredges up from the lagoon.

“The majority of the plastic waste now comes from noodle packaging or rice packaging, or biscuit packets,” Sylverio says. He hopes the plastic ban will one day include all packaging that covers imported goods. “Banning all plastic is a great idea, because it blocks the main road through which our environment is polluted.”

The Vanuatu government plans to expand the plastic ban to include disposable nappies, and says it will also introduce a plastic bottle deposit scheme this year to help recycle the remaining plastic waste in the country."

-via The Guardian, June 20, 2024

[libraford]

Went to a bead store, like an actual store for just beads. They had some fused glass beads that were 50$+ and I understand exactly why they cost that much.

But its making me wonder if I could charge more for my recycled plastic pieces. Right now my mental price for them is 15$, but thinking about how much goes into the sourcing (like... I'm getting paid to source plastics, but some days its in the hot sun and sometimes its in the rain), development, production, and refinement of the material... its making me wonder if I'm underselling the work.

This is by far my least favorite part of having a thing to sell. I know how some of these things are priced, but that doesn't mean that they sell at that price. Like the whole thing with the guitar picks- yes they're cool that they're recycled, but if you're in the market for a guitar pick you can just go to a music store and get them for free. Meanwhile a listing for the exact thing I'm making is 5$ per pick.

I understand that cost of materials plus time spent to make it. But the time spent to make it is mostly passive, and there is the third factor of pricing, which is 'reasonable marketable expectations.'

Least favorite part of making stuff to sell.

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there's this cruel irony of imperialism -- obviously many of them -- and there's a good chance somebody is going to call me either shortsighted, highfalutin, ungrounded, or reaching for saying this, but i've been thinking about the networked effects of extracted resources. first it was spice colonialism, then the spices all turned out to be too aphrodisiac and this eventually led to the industrialization of cornflakes

they used to construct elaborate fictions for conflict minerals, this item is unbelievably valuable and the only appropriate use for it is to commemorate a lifelong, monogamous and reproductive relationship (diamonds). now the conflict mineral (lithium) is an unnecessary substitute for an herb (tobacco) and it has become disposable

the nature and progression of imperialism requires continual growth and this means the conflict minerals can't maintain their value, they turn from precious heirloom jewelry to litter, simply because litter is less rare and so more profitable. first they had to mine the raw metals to build out an electrical grid, and then the materials to build roads and cars, and now that the grid requires baseload batteries parked in your garage we're throwing lithium on the ground. plastics have an irrevocable hold on the market simply because they're petroleum byproducts

cities could never have become as large as they did without the development of firefighting and now the baseload batteries are inextinguishable. progress of ever-smaller fragmentation for profit leads to contradiction. the city cannot move forward without the conflict mineral battery, but it can't put the fire out and it can't stop throwing them away, ostensibly to suppress use of an herb, once medicinal, now an adulterated vice. because adulterating it not only increases the rate of cancer but attributes it to personal choice, which is necessary, because otherwise it would be more attributable to the materials that keep the system running (uranium). it's incredible

the state with the lowest rate of cancer is downwind of the test site, because it's populated by yet another extremist christian wing of imperial progress, so extreme that they don't smoke or drink, because these personal choices have an outsized influence in comparison to the global contamination that the development of the bomb caused. a bit of the money made from the extraction of resources is put towards repayment for citizens of the imperial core, for exposure to the product that created their way of life, but the program expires and nobody cares because they seem to think it didn't affect them

anyway somebody threw a whole clock radio in my garden. i took the battery and now i can't do anything with it unless i want to figure out where to take it to be recycled. holding this blue plastic-wrapped cylinder of fire risk conflict mineral in my little hand and ruminating on it. do you think it traveled further than i have to get to me? i should never have left it sitting next to my keys i've been glancing at it in passing every day for weeks. of course you're not supposed to throw them on the ground, but i've already criticized the abdication of responsibility by corporations for the waste their products become. makes it into another issue of personal choice when they wouldn't have existed if they hadn't been industrialized

[upismediacenter]

Business Week at STEM Fair, idinaos ng BE at ASE 2025

Ngayong Nobyembre 2024, idinaos ng mga mag-aaral mula sa Batch 2025 ang Business Week ng Business and Entrepreneurship (BE) track at ang STEM Fair ng Applied Sciences and Engineering (ASE) track.

BUSINESS WEEK

Inihandog ng mga estudyanteng negosyante ang kanilang mga produkto at serbisyo sa Business Fair 2025 na may temang “BEtuin: Where Dreams Align” mula Nobyembre 5-8 sa loob ng Narra Function Hall. 

Halaw sa salitang bituin, ginawang mala-Baguio night market ang bulwagang kinalagyan ng anim na negosyo: Alas-Fizz, Cooquette, Laro-Laro, Ricky Tees, Stick-It, at The Beadlry.

Nag-alok ang Alas-Fizz ng apat na flavors ng fresh fruit soda: Lemon Cucumber, Strawberry, Raspberry, at Mango. Upang mabawasan ang one-time plastic use, gumamit sila ng reusable na baso, at binigyan ng limang pisong discount ang mga bumiling muli gamit ang parehong baso.

Ang bakery na Cooquette ay naghandog ng Brookies, Red Velvet Cookie Cups, at Chocolate Cookie Cups na maaaring lagyan ng iba't ibang toppings sa karagdagang presyo. Nag-alok din sila ng bundle na box of 4 kung saan mas makakamura ang mamimili. 

Ang negosyong Laro-Laro ay naghanda naman ng iba’t ibang palaro na Bingo, Can Toss, Spin the Wheel, at Guessing Game. Gumamit sila ng mga recycled na materyales gaya ng mga pinagtagpi-tagping scratch papers bilang bola at paggamit ng recycled cans sa Can Toss. Ang kanilang mga papremyo ay teddy bears, K-pop photo cards, at shirts na mula sa pre-loved items.  

Iba't ibang klase at disenyo ng printed shirts naman ang itinampok ng Ricky Tees gaya ng “Isko”, “Iska”, “UPIS UP”, at iba pa. Maaari rin magpa-customize ng sariling disenyo sa sukat na A3 o A4. Mga boteng plastik na ni-recycle ang kanilang ginamit bilang packaging sa unang 15 na order. 

Sumunod naman ang anik-anik shop na Stick-It na nagbebenta ng mga stickers, button pins, at keychains na may iba’t ibang disenyo. Gumamit din sila ng mga recycled na papel bilang pambalot ng mga produkto.

Panghuli ay ang The Beadlry na mayroong iba’t ibang uri ng beaded accessories na gawa sa mga thrifted o second-hand na charms at beads. Maaari ring magpa-customize ang mga mamimili. 

Ayon kay Reine Cruz, isa sa mga track representative ng BE, isang pinagkaiba ng Business Week ngayong taon mula sa mga nagdaang Business Week ay ang pag-angkop ng mga negosyo sa mga Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Ngayon lang na-incorporate sa’min [ang] SDGs; each group has to contribute to at least one SDG. So bawat grupo, nagko-contribute kami sa planet and sa environment, which is a good thing,” dagdag niya.

“Sa ganitong paraan, natututo ang mga estudyante hindi lamang kumita ng pera at mag-isip ng mga bagong produkto, bagkus ay pahalagahan din ang kalikasan at maging mulat sa iba't ibang problemang pampamilya, pangkomunidad at pang-ekonomiya,” pagsuporta ni Bb. Janine Dela Paz, ang isang learning coordinator ng BE. 

Liban doon ay binalik na ito sa Business Week kagaya noong pre-pandemic, hindi kagaya noong nagdalawang taon na Business Day lamang ito.

Ayon pa kay Cruz, makakatulong ang Business Week sa paghulma at pagsasanay ng kanilang marketing skills. “Kasi syempre. hindi naman pwede na puro turo lang samin, puro test. Kailangan din ng application sa mga ganoong bagay, so ito, magandang practice ‘to para ma-apply namin yung mga natuturo samin for the past two years,” dagdag niya. 

Sinuportahan ito ni Joannah Aguinaldo, ang isa pang track representative ng BE, na magandang karanasan ito para sa kanila dahil dahil nailalapat na nila sa tunay na buhay ang kanilang mga teoretikal na natutuhan sa klase.

“Dito nila natututunan kung paano dapat i-market ang kanilang mga produkto gayon din ang tamang pagprepresyo sa mga ito. Natututo rin silang makipag-usap sa ibang tao at gumawa ng koneksyon mula sa kanilang mga mamimili. Kung sakaling mayroong pagdaanan na problema, natututo ang mga bata na gawan ito ng paraan at mag-isip kung paano ito sosolusyunan,” dagdag ni Bb. Dela Paz.

Ipinarating ni Cruz na isa sa mga pinakamahirap na proseso ng Business Week ay ang kanilang preparasyon, lalo na’t mas maaga itong naidaos kumpara sa mga nagdaang taon. “Kasi normally, ginagawa yung Business Fair [sa] second sem ng Grade 12, so mayroong 1 year to prepare; pero for us, parang almost sem and a half lang,” dagdag niya.

Dagdag pa rito, ibinahagi rin nila na ang production ang isa pa sa mga nagpahirap upang magpatagumpay sa gawain na ito. Ikinuwento ni Aguinaldo na may pagkakataon na naubos ang kanilang stocks. “Kailangan din namin mag-produce agad, eh di rin naman namin magagawa ‘yun kung may ginagawa pa kaming iba,” dagdag niya.  

Inihayag din ni Cruz na kahit may naramdaman silang pagod at stress sa proseso, naging fulfilling naman ito para sa kanila at malaking tulong ito dahil naranasan na nila ito first hand. “The fact na we’re actually selling the product na pine-prepare namin for so long, fulfilling siya, and nagwowo-work na yung plans namin, like nagiging reality na yung plans lang namin before,” sabi niya. 

 STEM FAIR

Inihandog ng mga ASE Batch 2025 ang taunang STEM Fair na may temang “AtlantASE: Into the Depths of the Unknown” noong Nobyembre 12-15 na nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula Kinder hanggang Grado 12. Layunin ng Fair na mailapat ng mga mag-aaral ng ASE ang kanilang mga natutunan sa mga cluster courses sa kanilang track, maibahagi ito sa mga estudyante ng UPIS, at mahikayat sila na piliin ang track na ito sa hinaharap. 

Nagkaroon ng seminar sa Fair patungkol sa disaster preparedness na pinangalanang Defense Against a Climate Apocalypse: A Talk na pinagunahan ni Dr. Likha Minimo na nagtapos ng undergraduate at Master’s degree sa UP Diliman National Institute of Geological Sciences. Ito ay dinaluhan ng nga mag-aaral Grado 7-12 sa Audio Visual Room (AVR) noong Nobyembre 12.

Iba’t ibang klase ng aktibidad naman ang isinagawa sa Mini Experiments na pinamagatang “Atlantic ChallengASE”. Sa Grado K-2, isinagawa ang “3 Minutes to Float It” at “Bubble Boost” na ginanap sa K-2 Building noong Nobyembre 12 at 15.

Para sa Grado 3-6, isinagawa ang “Sink or Swim”, “Invisible Ink”, “Shoot that Ball”, “AmASE-ing Scale”, at “Wrecking Ball”  na ginanap sa 3-6 Building noong ika-13 at 14 ng Nobyembre.

Panghuli, isinagawa naman para sa Grado 7-12 ang “Tower of Babel”, “The BBiQ One”, “Coin-tainer Ship”, “Quite Proba-ball”, at “Balance It Out” na ginanap noong Nobyembre 13 at 14 sa 7-12 Building.  

Namigay din ng checklist o stamp card sa mga estudyante kung saan maaaring maglaro ng human slot machine na “Ka-ching! AtlantASE’s Coral Slots!” ang mga mag-aaral na nakumpleto ang lahat ng mini experiments. Mula sa larong ito, maaari silang magwagi ng premyong pagkain. Nakapwesto ito sa ramp area para sa 7-12 at sa hallways naman para sa 3-6. 

Maliban sa mga ito, nagkaroon din ng Escape Room na pinamagatang “ASEcape Room: Prevent an Atlantic CrisASE” para sa mga mag-aaral ng Grado 7-12 na isinagawa noong Nobyembre 13 at 14 sa Room 111 ng 7-12 Building. 

Mayroon namang Easter egg hunt o “ASEster Egg Hunt: Seashells by the Seashore” para sa mga mag-aaral ng Grado 3-6 na ginanap sa 3-6 waiting area noong Nobyembre 13. 

Ginanap din ang “movASe” na isang online film showing na kung saan ipinalabas ang “Zack’s Story Chapter 3: Climate Change” noong Nobyembre 12 para sa mga estudyante ng Grado K-2. 

Panghuli ay ang trivia game na “RASE to TrASEsure” para sa Grado 3-6 at 7-12, na may mga tanong mula sa mga asignatura sa Math, Science, Practical Arts, Health, at PE, pati na rin sa disaster preparedness. Nahahati ang tanong sa tatlong antas ng kahirapan: Shallow, Deep, at Trench. 

Ayon sa program adviser ng ASE na si G. Harold Badilla, ang kaibahan ng STEM Fair ngayong taon ay ang pag-aangkop ng disaster preparedness sa mga aktibidad. Dagdag niya, “‘Yun talaga ‘yung gusto naming maipasok kasi nga, given the changes in our climate, hopefully mas maraming malaman ang mga bata about awareness sa disaster preparedness.”

Mula naman sa isang track representative ng ASE na si Faith Fabro, hindi kagaya ng mga nakaraang Stem Fair na mas nagpokus sa mga inobasyon, ngayong taon ay mas nagpokus sila sa climate change. Mula sa kanya, “Sa nakaraang taon sila ay nagpokus sa pagliyab ng innovation bilang mga estudyante, habang kami ay nag pokus sa climate change at ang isang naapektuhan dun na lugar ay ang ating dagat."

Ibinahagi ng isa pang track representative ng ASE na si Dedric Bejo na ang isa sa mga hamon sa preparasyon para sa STEM Fair ay ang suspensyon ng mga klase dahil sa bagyo at ang conflict ng kanilang iskedyul. “Sobrang lala ng schedule conflicts kasi it's not easy na ma-optimize ang schedule given that ang random ng suspensions, ang unmatched ng schedules ng ASE.”

Dahil sa suspensyon ay nalipat ang ilang aktibidad na nakatakdang idaos noong Nobyembre 12 sa ibang araw dahil sa kakulangan ng preparasyon ng mga estudyante ng ASE para rito, walang aktibidad na nakansela. 

BUSINESS WEEK AT STEM FAIR

Maipapakita na ang Stem Fair at Business Week ay isang malaking parte at kinakailangang kahingian ng internship program ng mga mag-aaral mula sa Business and Entrepreneurship track at Applied Sciences and Engineering track. Nagsilbi itong mga aktibidad bilang paglalapat ng kanilang mga natutunan sa kanilang track sa tunay na buhay. Ang paglahok naman ng mga estudyante ng UPIS sa mga aktibidad na ito ay maaaring maging susi sa pagkakaroon ng kaalaman tungkol sa mga konsepto at mga ginagawa ng mga nabanggit na track.

//nina Faye Obaña at Aisha Timbal

[aeide-thea]

06-07-23 Why Patagonia helped Samsung redesign the washing machine

Samsung is releasing a wash cycle and a new filter, which will dramatically shrink microfiber pollution.

Eight years ago, Patagonia started to study a little-known environmental problem: With every load of laundry, thousands (even millions) of microfibers, each less than 5 millimeters long, wash down the drain. Some are filtered out at water treatment plants, but others end up in the ocean, where fibers from synthetic fabric make up a surprisingly large amount of plastic pollution—35%, by one estimate. Fragments of your favorite sweatshirt might now be floating in the Arctic Ocean. In a collaboration that began two years ago, the company helped inspire Samsung to tackle the problem by rethinking its washing machines. Today, Samsung unveiled its solution: A new filter that can be added to existing washers and used along with a “Less Microfiber” cycle that Samsung also designed. The combination makes it possible to shrink microfiber pollution by as much as 98%.

[…] Patagonia’s team connected Samsung with Ocean Wise, a nonprofit that tests fiber shedding among its mission to protect and restore our oceans. Samsung shipped some of its machines to Ocean Wise’s lab in Vancouver, where researchers started to study how various parameters change the results. Cold water and less agitation helped—but both of those things can also make it harder to get clothing clean. “There are maybe two ways of increasing the performance of your washing machine,” says Moohyung Lee, executive vice president and head of R&D at Samsung, through an interpreter. “Number one is to use heated water. That will obviously increase your energy consumption, which is a problem. The second way to increase the performance of your washing machine is to basically create stronger friction between your clothes . . . and this friction and abrasion of the fibers is what results in the output of microplastics.” Samsung had already developed a technology called “EcoBubble” to improve the performance of cold-water cycles to help save energy, and it tweaked the technology to specifically tackle microfiber pollution. “It helps the detergent dissolve more easily in water so that it foams better, which means that you don’t need to heat up your water as much, and you don’t need as much mechanical friction, but you still have a high level of performance,” Lee says. The new “Less Microfiber” cycle, which anyone with a Samsung washer can download as an update for their machine, can reduce microfiber pollution by as much as 54%. To tackle the remainder, the company designed a filter that can be added to existing washers at the drain pipe, with pores tiny enough to capture fibers. They had to balance two conflicting needs: They wanted to make it as simple as possible to use, so consumers didn’t have to continually empty the filter, but it was also critical that the filter wouldn’t get clogged, potentially making water back up and the machine stop working. The final design compresses the microfibers, so it only has to be emptied once a month, and sends an alert via an app when it needs to be changed. Eventually, in theory, the fibers that are collected could potentially be recycled into new material rather than put in the trash. (Fittingly, the filter itself is also made from recycled plastic.) When OceanWise tested the cycle and filter together, they confirmed that it nearly eliminated microfiber pollution. Now, Samsung’s challenge is to get consumers to use it. The filter, which is designed to be easily installed on existing machines, is launching now in Korea and will launch in the U.S. and Europe later this year. The cost will vary by market, but will be around $150 in the U.S. The cycle, which began to roll out last year, can be automatically installed on WiFi-connected machines.

[cleanleb]

A Sustainable Solution for Lebanon’s Plastic Waste Crisis

1. Introduction: Why CleanLeb?

Lebanon faces a severe plastic waste crisis, with pollution damaging its environment, health, and economy. CleanLeb is a pioneering initiative designed to tackle this issue by transforming plastic waste into sustainable building materials. Our approach not only reduces plastic pollution but also contributes to economic growth and innovation in the construction industry. By creating a circular economy for plastic waste, CleanLeb aims to drive sustainable development and a cleaner future for Lebanon.

2. The Problem: Lebanon’s Plastic Waste Crisis

Excessive Plastic Waste: Lebanon generates thousands of tons of plastic waste annually, with little to no recycling infrastructure.

Environmental Damage: Plastic pollution harms soil, water, and marine life, affecting biodiversity and agricultural productivity.

Health Hazards: Microplastics and toxic waste seep into food and water sources, causing long-term health risks such as respiratory diseases and cancer.

Economic Loss: Inefficient waste management leads to high government spending on waste removal, while missed opportunities in recycling and sustainable industries limit economic growth.

Urban and Rural Impact: Overflowing landfills and illegal dumping sites worsen living conditions, particularly in underserved rural areas, impacting public health and tourism.

3. The Solution: CleanLeb’s Innovative Model

CleanLeb transforms plastic waste into valuable construction materials, reducing environmental harm while providing a sustainable alternative to traditional building resources. Our model is built on three main pillars:

A. Collection & Recycling

Establishing plastic collection points in urban and rural areas, including schools, community centers, and businesses.

Partnering with municipalities, NGOs, and local businesses to streamline waste sorting and collection processes.

Introducing incentive-based programs where citizens and businesses receive benefits for contributing plastic waste.

Raising awareness through public campaigns to promote waste segregation at the source.

B. Processing & Production

Implementing cutting-edge technology to convert plastic waste into durable and high-quality construction materials such as bricks, paving stones, roofing tiles, and insulation panels.

Ensuring that our products meet rigorous safety and environmental standards for sustainable building practices.

Innovating in research and development to continuously enhance product quality, reduce costs, and explore additional applications for recycled plastic materials.

Reducing reliance on imported building materials, strengthening Lebanon’s self-sufficiency in the construction sector.

C. Market Implementation

Supplying government infrastructure projects, private construction companies, and housing developers with eco-friendly building materials.

Advocating for the adoption of green building regulations and sustainable procurement policies at the national level.

Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing cost-effective, durable materials that align with Lebanon’s economic and environmental goals.

Expanding CleanLeb’s reach through partnerships with international organizations working on environmental sustainability.

4. The Benefits of CleanLeb

A. Environmental Impact

Drastically reduces plastic waste in landfills, rivers, and coastal areas.

Decreases pollution levels, protecting soil, groundwater, and marine ecosystems.

Reduces carbon emissions associated with plastic production and disposal.

Promotes responsible waste management practices nationwide.

B. Economic & Social Impact

Creates thousands of green jobs in waste collection, recycling, and sustainable construction industries.

Encourages local entrepreneurship and innovation in the recycling sector.

Reduces municipal waste management costs by diverting plastic from landfills.

Lowers construction costs through the availability of affordable, locally-produced materials.

Improves urban and rural infrastructure by utilizing eco-friendly, durable construction materials.

C. Innovation & Sustainability

Pioneering Lebanon’s transition towards a circular economy.

Fostering collaboration between research institutions, universities, and industry experts to develop advanced recycling technologies.

Aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting responsible consumption and production.

Setting an example for other developing countries on how to efficiently manage plastic waste.

5. How the Government Can Support CleanLeb

A. Policy & Regulation

Enacting strict waste management laws that mandate plastic recycling and penalize illegal dumping.

Introducing tax incentives for companies using recycled materials in their products.

Supporting a national standard for eco-friendly building materials in government-funded infrastructure projects.

Establishing a dedicated regulatory body to oversee and promote sustainable waste management initiatives.

B. Funding & Investment

Providing financial grants and subsidies for research and development in plastic recycling technologies.

Encouraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to expand CleanLeb’s recycling and production facilities.

Offering low-interest loans and incentives to startups and businesses engaged in green initiatives.

Launching government-backed investment funds to drive sustainable infrastructure development.

C. Infrastructure & Logistics

Allocating land and facilities for CleanLeb’s recycling and production plants.

Enhancing nationwide waste collection infrastructure, including smart bins and sorting stations.

Implementing smart waste management systems to optimize recycling efficiency.

Establishing regional recycling hubs to decentralize waste management and reduce transportation costs.

6. CleanLeb’s Vision for a Greener Lebanon

CleanLeb envisions a future where Lebanon thrives as a leader in sustainable waste management, transforming environmental challenges into economic opportunities. Through technological innovation, strategic partnerships, and government collaboration, we aim to:

Build a national circular economy where plastic waste is repurposed into valuable materials.

Promote environmental awareness and instill a culture of responsible consumption and recycling.

Strengthen Lebanon’s infrastructure with eco-friendly building solutions.

Position Lebanon as a regional pioneer in green construction and sustainable urban development.

7. Call to Action

We urge the Lebanese government to take immediate action by:

Collaborating with CleanLeb to implement an efficient and scalable waste management system.

Investing in sustainable recycling infrastructure and incentivizing the private sector’s involvement.

Adopting eco-friendly building materials in all government-led construction projects.

Educating the public through national awareness campaigns on the importance of recycling and sustainability.

Implementing smart policies that make plastic recycling a mandatory practice for businesses and municipalities.

With strong government support, CleanLeb can drive Lebanon’s transition toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. Together, let’s transform Lebanon’s plastic waste crisis into a national success story.

CleanLeb – Turning Waste into Opportunity

[standphillindia]

EPR Registration for Plastic Waste Management in India

Plastic waste has become a significant environmental challenge worldwide. In India, managing plastic waste responsibly is a priority, and companies involved in the production, use, or handling of plastic packaging must comply with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Registration.

EPR registration ensures that businesses take responsibility for the collection, recycling, and proper disposal of plastic waste generated from their products. Let’s dive into what EPR registration means, why it’s important, and how Standphill India can help you register effortlessly and at the most affordable cost.

What is EPR Registration?

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) is a regulatory framework under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, amended in 2022. It mandates producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) to ensure environmentally responsible disposal of plastic waste associated with their products.

This means businesses must create systems for the collection, recycling, and reuse of plastic waste, ensuring compliance with Indian environmental laws.

Who Needs EPR Registration?

EPR registration is mandatory for:

Producers: Companies manufacturing plastic products or packaging materials.

Importers: Businesses importing plastic products or goods with plastic packaging.

Brand Owners: Companies selling goods under their brand using plastic packaging.

Benefits of EPR Registration

Environmental Compliance: Helps companies meet legal obligations under Indian regulations.

Reputation Building: Demonstrates commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness.

Market Access: Ensures smooth operations and avoids legal penalties.

Resource Optimization: Encourages recycling and reuse, reducing environmental impact.

How to Get EPR Registration in India?

The process involves:

Application Submission: Submit details about your business and plastic waste usage.

Plan Approval: Develop and present a waste management plan.

Annual Reporting: Commit to regular updates on your waste management efforts.

Navigating this process can be complex, but with expert guidance from Standphill India, you can streamline it efficiently.

Why Choose Standphill India?

Standphill India is a trusted name for EPR registration and BIS certification consultancy. With years of experience, they provide comprehensive and cost-effective solutions for businesses to meet regulatory requirements.

Why Standphill India is the Best Choice:

Affordable Pricing: The most competitive rates in the industry.

Expert Guidance: End-to-end support from application to approval.

Quick Processing: Minimize delays and ensure timely compliance.

Trusted Partner: A proven track record of helping businesses with certifications.

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How Is Adidas AG Shaping the Shoe with Knitted Upper Market? Strategies, Innovations, and Developments

Introduction:

Adidas AG, a global leader in sportswear and footwear, is making substantial strides in the Shoe with Knitted Upper Market. Known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and performance, Adidas is leveraging its extensive expertise to revolutionize this sector.

This article explores how Adidas AG is influencing the market through strategic initiatives, emerging innovations, and recent developments in knitted upper footwear.

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1. Advanced Knitted Upper Technologies

A. Primeknit Technology

Adidas has pioneered the use of Primeknit technology in its knitted upper shoes, setting a new standard in the industry. Primeknit is a revolutionary knitting technique that integrates the upper material into a single, seamless piece.

Seamless Construction: Primeknit technology eliminates traditional stitching, resulting in a lightweight, flexible, and comfortable shoe. This seamless construction also enhances durability and reduces the potential for friction and irritation.

Custom Fit: The knit structure of Primeknit adapts to the wearer’s foot shape, providing a personalized fit and improved support.

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B. Enhanced Performance Features

Adidas integrates advanced performance features into its knitted upper shoes to meet the demands of athletes and active consumers.

Breathability and Flexibility: The knitted upper design allows for superior breathability and flexibility, ensuring optimal comfort during high-intensity activities. The breathable fabric helps regulate temperature and wick moisture away from the foot.

Support and Cushioning: Adidas incorporates specialized cushioning systems and support structures into its knitted upper shoes, such as Boost and Bounce technologies, to enhance comfort and performance.

2. Commitment to Sustainability

A. Eco-Friendly Materials

Sustainability is a core focus for Adidas, and this commitment extends to its knitted upper shoes. The brand is actively working to reduce its environmental footprint by using eco-friendly materials and processes.

Parley for the Oceans: Adidas collaborates with Parley for the Oceans to create knitted upper shoes from recycled ocean plastic. This initiative helps address the global plastic waste crisis while promoting sustainability in footwear production.

Recycled and Organic Fibers: The brand is incorporating recycled polyester and organic cotton into its knitted uppers, reducing reliance on virgin materials and minimizing waste.

B. Sustainable Manufacturing Processes

Adidas is adopting sustainable manufacturing practices to further reduce its environmental impact.

Energy Efficiency: The company is investing in energy-efficient production technologies and renewable energy sources to minimize its carbon footprint.

Water Conservation: Adidas is implementing water-saving techniques in its manufacturing processes to reduce water consumption and pollution.

3. Innovations in Design and Aesthetics

A. Collaborations and Limited Editions

Adidas is known for its high-profile collaborations and limited-edition releases, which drive interest and excitement in the knitted upper shoe market.

Designer Partnerships: Collaborations with renowned designers and artists, such as Yohji Yamamoto and Stella McCartney, result in unique and highly sought-after knitted upper shoes that blend cutting-edge design with performance.

Seasonal Collections: Adidas regularly introduces seasonal collections featuring innovative designs and colorways, appealing to fashion-forward consumers.

B. Customization Options

Adidas offers customization options for its knitted upper shoes, allowing consumers to create personalized footwear that reflects their individual style.

Adidas Mi adidas: The Mi adidas platform enables customers to customize their knitted upper shoes with a variety of colors, patterns, and materials, providing a bespoke shopping experience.

3D-Printed Elements: The incorporation of 3D-printed elements in certain designs adds a layer of personalization and technological innovation to Adidas’ knitted upper shoes.

4. Expansion into New Markets

A. Global Reach

Adidas is expanding its presence in key international markets, driving growth for its knitted upper shoes.

Emerging Markets: The brand is targeting emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, where increasing disposable income and growing interest in athletic and lifestyle footwear are fueling demand.

Retail Expansion: Adidas is opening new flagship stores and expanding its retail network globally to enhance accessibility and brand visibility.

B. E-Commerce and Digital Strategies

Adidas is leveraging e-commerce and digital platforms to reach a broader audience and drive sales.

Online Retail: The brand’s robust e-commerce platform allows consumers to shop for knitted upper shoes from anywhere in the world, providing a convenient and accessible shopping experience.

Digital Marketing: Adidas utilizes digital marketing strategies, including social media campaigns and influencer partnerships, to promote its knitted upper shoes and engage with customers.

5. Focus on Consumer Experience

A. Enhancing Comfort and Fit

Adidas prioritizes comfort and fit in its knitted upper shoes, ensuring that they meet the needs of active consumers.

Adaptive Fit Technologies: The brand is exploring adaptive fit technologies that adjust to the wearer’s foot shape and movement, providing a customized and supportive fit.

Ergonomic Design: Adidas incorporates ergonomic design principles into its knitted upper shoes to enhance comfort and reduce foot strain during prolonged wear.

B. Customer Feedback and Innovation

Adidas actively seeks customer feedback to drive innovation and improve its knitted upper shoes.

Consumer Insights: The brand collects and analyzes consumer feedback to understand preferences and identify areas for improvement in its footwear designs.

Iterative Design Process: Adidas uses insights from customer feedback to refine and enhance its knitted upper shoes, ensuring that they meet evolving consumer needs and expectations.

Conclusion

Adidas AG is at the forefront of innovation in the shoe with knitted upper market, leveraging advanced textile technologies, sustainable practices, and strategic market positioning to drive growth and enhance consumer experience. Through its Primeknit technology, commitment to sustainability, and focus on design and performance, Adidas is setting new standards for knitted upper shoes.

As the market continues to evolve, Adidas remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of footwear design and technology, offering consumers cutting-edge products that combine style, functionality, and sustainability. With its global reach and commitment to innovation, Adidas is well-positioned to lead the way in the knitted upper shoe market and shape the future of footwear.

[ethicalfashionandbeauty]

Embrace Compassion: Top Cruelty-Free Beauty Products for a Kinder Routine

Cruelty-free beauty products are gaining significant traction as consumers become more conscious of the ethical implications of their purchases. The term "cruelty-free" refers to products that have not been tested on animals at any stage of their development, ensuring that no animals are subjected to harm or suffering. This shift towards cruelty-free beauty is part of a broader movement towards ethical consumerism, where individuals prioritize products that align with their values of compassion and sustainability.

One of the primary motivations for choosing cruelty-free beauty products is the ethical consideration for animal welfare. Traditional cosmetic testing often involves invasive and painful procedures on animals, leading to a growing outcry against these practices. By opting for cruelty-free alternatives, consumers can actively oppose animal testing and support brands committed to humane treatment of all living beings.

In addition to the ethical benefits, cruelty-free beauty products frequently intersect with other positive attributes, such as being eco-friendly and sustainable. Many cruelty-free brands prioritize natural, organic, and non-toxic ingredients, which are not only safer for consumers but also have a lower environmental impact. These products often avoid harmful chemicals and synthetic additives, reducing pollution and promoting healthier ecosystems.

The rise of cruelty-free beauty has also led to an increase in transparency within the beauty industry. Brands that commit to cruelty-free practices often undergo rigorous certification processes by organizations such as Leaping Bunny, PETA, and Choose Cruelty-Free. These certifications provide consumers with assurance and confidence that the products they are using genuinely adhere to cruelty-free standards. As a result, consumers can make informed choices and support companies that maintain ethical production practices.

Moreover, cruelty-free beauty products have evolved significantly in terms of quality and variety. Gone are the days when cruelty-free options were limited and less effective. Today, consumers can find a wide range of high-quality cruelty-free products, from skincare and makeup to haircare and fragrances. Leading brands have embraced cruelty-free principles, offering innovative and effective solutions that rival traditional products in performance and luxury.

Another compelling aspect of cruelty-free beauty is its alignment with broader lifestyle choices, such as veganism and sustainability. Many cruelty-free products are also vegan, meaning they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients. This synergy between cruelty-free and vegan beauty allows consumers to support holistic ethical practices across multiple aspects of their lives. Additionally, cruelty-free brands often emphasize sustainable packaging, such as using recyclable materials and reducing plastic waste, further enhancing their appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.

The growing demand for cruelty-free beauty has also influenced mainstream brands to reconsider their testing policies and adopt more ethical practices. As consumer preferences shift towards cruelty-free options, the beauty industry as a whole is witnessing a transformation. This change is driven by a collective awareness and a desire to create a beauty market that values and respects all forms of life.

In conclusion, cruelty-free beauty products represent more than just a trend; they signify a commitment to ethical, compassionate, and sustainable living. By choosing cruelty-free beauty, consumers can enjoy high-quality, effective products while advocating for animal welfare and environmental responsibility. As the movement continues to grow, it paves the way for a more humane and conscious beauty industry, where ethics and aesthetics coexist harmoniously.

[groupfazza]

حمدان بن محمد يصدر قراراً بتنظيم استخدام المنتجات ذات الاستخدام الواحد في إمارة دبي 🔻

أصدر سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، ولي عهد دبي رئيس المجلس التنفيذي، قرار المجلس رقم (124) لسنة 2023 بشأن تنظيم استخدام المنتجات ذات الاستخدام الواحد في إمارة دبي، بهدف حماية البيئة الطبيعية والثروة البيولوجية والحيوانية المحلّية، وتحفيز أفراد المجتمع على تبني سلوكيات مُستدامة وصديقة للبيئة، ونشر ثقافة استخدام المواد المعاد تدويرها، وأهميتها في تحقيق التنمية المستدامة.

وتحفيز القطاع الخاص والسوق المحلّي على توفير منتجات متعددة الاستخدامات، تماشياً مع مبادئ الاقتصاد الدائري الذي يهدف إلى إعادة استخدام المواد والمنتجات في الاقتصاد المحلّي بشكل مستدام، وتنظيم استهلاك أو إعادة تدوير المواد ذات الاستخدام الواحد والمواد والمنتجات البلاستيكية.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has issued Executive Council Resolution No. 124 of 2023 on single-use products, with the ultimate goal of protecting the environment, encouraging people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle, and promoting the culture of using reusable products to advance sustainable development.


The move also aims to encourage the private sector to promote the use of recycled products, aligning with circular economy practices that foster sustainable recycling of products in local markets. The Resolution also seeks to regulate the use and recycling of single-use and plastic products.

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[poultrycarton]

History of poultry cartons in Todays era ?

Poultry cartons, also known as egg cartons or egg crates, have a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. These containers have evolved over the years, reflecting changes in the poultry industry, consumer preferences, and environmental concerns. In today's era, poultry cartons have undergone several significant developments.

Early History: The use of containers to transport and sell eggs can be traced back to ancient civilizations. However, the modern egg carton as we know it began to emerge in the early 20th century. In 1911, a Canadian newspaper editor named Joseph Coyle patented a paperboard egg carton, which was designed to protect eggs during transportation and storage.

Evolution of Materials: In the mid-20th century, as plastics gained popularity, some egg cartons transitioned from paperboard to plastic. However, this shift was often met with resistance from consumers and environmentalists concerned about plastic waste. As a result, many producers returned to using paper-based cartons in response to consumer demand for more eco-friendly packaging.

Environmental Considerations: In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Poultry cartons have adapted to this trend by becoming more eco-friendly. Many cartons are now made from recycled paper or other sustainable materials. Some are even biodegradable or compostable, addressing concerns about plastic pollution.

Labeling and Information: In today's era, poultry cartons often include detailed information beyond just protecting eggs. They may feature branding, nutritional information, and certifications such as "cage-free," "organic," or "free-range." This transparency allows consumers to make informed choices about the eggs they purchase.

Variety of Sizes and Styles: Poultry cartons come in various sizes and styles to accommodate different quantities of eggs, from half-dozen cartons to bulk containers for commercial use. Some cartons have clear plastic windows, allowing consumers to see the eggs inside. These variations cater to a wide range of consumer needs and preferences.

Technological Advancements: Modern technology has also influenced the poultry industry and its packaging. Automated machinery is often used to fill and seal cartons efficiently, ensuring that eggs are handled with care and precision. Additionally, advancements in printing technology have made it easier to create colorful and informative packaging.

E-commerce and Direct Sales: The rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales has impacted poultry cartons as well. Farms and small-scale producers can now sell eggs directly to consumers, often in personalized or artisanal packaging, allowing them to stand out in a competitive market.

In conclusion, poultry cartons have a long and evolving history, adapting to changes in the poultry industry, consumer preferences, and environmental concerns. In today's era, they reflect a growing emphasis on sustainability, information transparency, and technological advancements. As consumer demands and industry practices continue to evolve, so too will the design and function of poultry cartons.

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Beko Marks 3rd Anniversary In The Philippines With Trade Launch, Lays Out Business Development Plans

Beko Philippines is entering a new phase of business in their journey to bring the European brand to a sustainable lifestyle for Filipino customers. In celebration of its third year of operations, Beko announces its goal of being the number one European brand in the Philippine market in the next 5 years.

“We are very happy to be holding this trade launch for our dealers and stakeholders as we share that Beko will be a bigger and better brand in the Philippines in 2023 and beyond,” said Gürhan Günal, Beko’s country director in the Philippines, who also presented the company’s business development plans of EXPAND, GROW, LEAD, CONNECTIVITY and SUSTAINABILITY for the Philippines along with the brand’s hero technologies at the anniversary trade launch at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel Manila.

This is the heart and reason why this year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to “expand” its distribution to other retail channels.

To further “grow” brand awareness and visibility they also announced the renewal of their brand ambassadorship with Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo alongside with digital and traditional media investments.

As one of the “leading” manufacturers of home appliances, Beko promotes the Live Like a Pro lifestyle and inspires Filipinos to experience a more convenient way of living through European style product lines. They stated that Beko Pilipinas Corporation is the exclusive distributor of Hitachi Major Domestic Appliances as part of their brand portfolio.

Beko appliances are made smart, relevant and designed to easily support Filipino families. With the HomeWhiz function you can easily “connect” to your Beko appliances with the use of your smartphones.

As part of Beko’s global sustainability effort, Beko Philippines announces its partnership with Plastic Credit Exchange, which serves a global ecosystem of carefully vetted partners that recover, process, and recycle plastic waste with programs that improve livelihood, scale up social impact, and reduce the flow of plastic pollution into nature. The partnership is in line with Extended Producer Responsibility Law, which holds companies responsible for the plastic packaging they use throughout the lifecycle of their products.

Trade launch showcasing hero technologies

As Beko marked its third year in the Philippines, the appliance brand held a grand trade launch for its dealers at the Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom with the theme “Empowered to Live Like A Pro.”

During the whole-day event, guests, including media and dealers, got to experience Beko’s range of appliances. They also got tips from a chef and an interior designer on how to manage their homes like a pro.

Beko Philippines showcased its hero technologies, such as HarvestFresh, ProSmart Inverter Technology, Steam Cure, Hygiene+,  AeroPerfect TM and many others. These technologies help you live like a pro. Among the products displayed that day were cookers. The HII64205F2MT  is a 60x50cm built-in induction hob with four Cooking Zones and two 2 Flexizone, nine cooking levels and a glass burner plate. Meanwhile, the BBIS14300XCSE 60x60cm. multifunction built-in oven with six cooking functions,  including Steam Aid feature for moist and even cooking.

There were also refrigerators, one of the appliances which Beko is famous for. The GNO480E40HFGBPH is a 16.6cf inverter multi-door refrigerator with Neofrost Triple Cooling Technology, HarvestFresh, Prosmart Inverter Compressor, in sleek black glass door finish.  Also featured is the Hitachi Refrigerator R-WB640VG0-1 GBK with Vacuum Technology with Platinum Catalyst, Inverter X Dual-fan Cooling with Eco-thermo sensor.

Other appliances include the CEG7302B, a bean-to-cup espresso machine and the BSEOG180/181 2Hp air-conditioner with Go Clean Technology, MicroClean TM Filter, Gold Guard, ZoneFollow, 4D Auto Swing and HomeWhiz.

Beko appliances are available at 1st Megasaver, Abenson, All Home, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home Appliance, Automatic Centre, BHF, Echo Electrical, Fair N Square, Gloria Bazaar, Great World, Hat, J Marketing, Lazada, Magic Appliance, Manhattan Appliance, Mike’s Department Store, NB Marketing, Pricewise, RS David, Our Builders, Robinsons Appliance, Savers, Shopee, SM Appliance, Solidmark, SVC & Plusign, United Motoliance, and Western Appliance.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, go to http://beko.ph or visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bekoph and their Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/bekoph/.

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[packaging2]

Cling Film Market Trends, Segmentation, Outlook, Industry Report to 2031

The cling film market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the anticipated time frame and reach USD 8.72 billion by 2027. Food items are routinely wrapped and preserved with cling film, a thin plastic sheet also known as plastic wrap or food wrap.

The sector is developing mainly due to rising customer demand for packaged and handy items as well as increased consumer education on food safety and storage. Cling film is frequently used in homes, restaurants, and the food processing and packaging industries to preserve food for a longer period of time.

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) are the three material kinds that make up the market. Because of its exceptional clarity, strength, and flexibility, PVC is the cling film material that is used the most frequently.

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The effects of cling film on the environment, however, are also a worry. In landfills, plastic cling film takes hundreds of years to decompose, which can contribute to environmental contamination. Due to this, there is an increasing need for cling film substitutes like silicone food covers and beeswax wraps.

Overall, it is anticipated that the cling film market will expand over the next few years due to the rising demand for practical and secure food packaging solutions. To fulfil the changing expectations of consumers, the industry will also need to address worries about the environmental impact of plastic cling film and investigate sustainable alternatives.

Market Benefits

The study provides an in-depth analysis of the global Cling Film market along with the current trends and future estimations to elucidate the imminent investment pockets.

The key market players along with their strategies are thoroughly analyzed to understand the competitive outlook of the industry.

An extensive analysis of the market based on application assists in understanding the trends in the industry.

The report presents a quantitative analysis of the market from 2021 to 2031 to enable stakeholders to capitalize on the prevailing market opportunities.

Key Takeaways from the Cling Film Market Study

Polyvinyl chloride is expected to create incremental opportunity of US$ 508.3 million by 2031. It is cost-effective and suitable for recycling processes.

Cling film products up to 9 microns in thickness is estimated to increase 1.7 times by the end of 2031, attributed to clear and transparent packaging for food product displays.

Canada is expected to reflect faster growth in North America, with a 6.5% CAGR due to the presence of key players and the availability of technological advancements.

Germany leads Western Europe accounting for 26% of the value share by 2031, owing to relatively higher production capacity.

China will continue to dominate APEJ holding over 40% of the market through 2031, supported by a large base of end users and manufacturers.

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Competitive Landscape

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

Gruppo Fabbri Vignola S.p.A

Kalan SAS

Fine Vantage Limited

Rotofresh – Rotochef s.r.l.

Manuli Stretch S.p.A.

Cling Film Market by Category

By Material type:

Polyethylene

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)

Bi-axially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP)

Polyvinyl Chloride

Polyvinylidene Chloride

Others

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By Thickness:

Up to 9 micron

9 to 12 micron

Above 12 micron

By End Use:

Food

Meat

Seafood

Baked Foods

Dairy Products

Fruits & Vegetables

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The Swedish pulp producer Renewcell has just opened the world's first commercial-scale, textile-to-textile chemical recycling pulp mill, after spending 10 years developing the technology.

While mechanical textiles-to-textiles recycling, which involves the manual shredding of clothes and pulling them apart into their fibres, has existed for centuries, Renewcell is the first commercial mill to use chemical recycling, allowing it to increase quality and scale production. With ambitions to recycle the equivalent of more than 1.4 billion T-shirts every year by 2030, the new plant marks the beginning of a significant shift in the fashion industry's ability to recycle used clothing at scale.

"The linear model of fashion consumption is not sustainable," says Renewcell chief executive Patrik Lundström. "We can't deplete Earth's natural resources by pumping oil to make polyester, cut down trees to make viscose or grow cotton, and then use these fibres just once in a linear value chain ending in oceans, landfills or incinerators. We need to make fashion circular." This means limiting fashion waste and pollution while also keeping garments in use and reuse for as long as possible by developing collection schemes or technologies to turn textiles into new raw materials.

Each year, more than 100 billion items of clothing are produced globally, according to some estimates, with 65% of these ending up in landfill within 12 months. Landfill sites release equal parts carbon dioxide and methane – the latter greenhouse gas being 28 times more potent than the former over a 100-year period. The fashion industry is estimated to be responsible for 8-10% of global carbon emissions, according to the UN.

Just 1% of recycled clothes are turned back into new garments. While charity shops, textiles banks and retailer "take-back" schemes help to keep those donated clothes in wearable condition in circulation, the capabilities of recycling clothes at end-of-life are currently limited. Many high street stores with take-back schemes, including Levi Strauss and H&M, operate a three-pronged system: resell (for example, to charity shops), re-use (convert into other products, such as cleaning cloths or mops) or recycle (into carpet underlay, insulation material or mattress filling – clothing is not listed as an option).

Much of the technical difficulty in recycling worn-out clothes back into new clothing comes down to their composition. The majority of clothes in our wardrobes are made from a blend of textiles, with polyester the most widely produced fibre, accounting for a 54% share of  total global fibre production, according to the global non-profit Textile Exchange. Cotton is second, with a market share of approximately 22%. The reason for polyester's prevalence is the low cost of fossil-based synthetic fibres, making them a popular choice for fast fashion brands, which prioritise price above all else – polyester costs half as much per kg as cotton. While the plastics industry has been able to break down pure polyester (PET) for decades, the blended nature of textiles has made it challenging to recycle one fibre, without degrading the other. (Read more about why clothes are so hard to recycle.)

By using 100% textile waste – mainly old T-shirts and jeans – as its feedstock, the Renewcell mill makes a biodegradable cellulose pulp they call Circulose. The textiles are first shredded and have buttons, zips and colouring removed. They then undergo both mechanical and chemical processing that helps to gently separate the tightly tangled cotton fibres from each other. What remains is pure cellulose.