Plastic Waste

News and Trends

From Waste to Wonder: These Startups are Giving Plastic a Second Chance at Life

A TERI study showed that India annually alone produced over 62 million tons (MT) of waste. The average total Plastic waste generation in Chandigarh was found to be about 30.98Kg/MT. Entrepreneur India spoke to a few innovative entrepreneurs about their ideas and how they are making an impact in the world

Business News

Amazon Is Making a Major Change to Its Packaging: 'Easier to Work With'

Opening an Amazon box is about to look a lot different.

How to Go Green

3 Ways We Can Help Eliminate Waste by Creating a Circular Economy

Circularity, a practice to reduce e-waste, drives humankind's quest for a circular economy and reshapes sustainable resource use.

Starting a Business

Turning Trash Into Treasure: How Philippines-Based Green Antz Is Leading The Fight Against Plastic Pollution

In the heart of the Philippines, Green Antz has emerged as a transformative force in waste management and the circular economy.

Technology

Learning From Nature: How Xampla Is Standing At The Forefront Of A Global Movement Against Plastic Pollution

Xampla's technology, developed from over 15 years of protein research by Professor Tuomas Knowles at the University of Cambridge, has led to the creation of a patented class of Morro plant-based materials.

Business News

Teen Sets up Company to Turn Waste Plastics Into Revolutionary Product: 'Beyond Grateful'

At 18, Myles Peterson of Castlegar, British Columbia, is CEO and founder of the Terracore Plastic Company.

Technology

How Zero Waste Production is Becoming a Reality in the Circular Economy

The zero waste production aims at preserving the environment from human exploitation and taking care of it through an inclusive, ecological, and fair transition

Starting a Business

This New $100 million+ VC Fund Aims to Solve the Ocean Plastic Crisis in Asia

Companies developing plastic-alternatives raised record funding last year. This year will be even better.

News and Trends

Are Corporates Doing Enough To Make India Plastic-Free?

As India shelves its plan to ban certain kinds of single-use plastic, a look at what corporations have promised to do