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At ZeroBin, we stay on the cutting edge of plastic recycling research, news, and insights from industry leaders. Here is a helpful collection of the latest information being talked about around our industry, including critical knowledge on how you can help overcome the challenge of recycling in today’s world.
Plastic Recycling: A Practical Solution to Plastic Pollution and its Challenges
Plastic pollution has become a pressing global issue, requiring effective solutions to mitigate its impact on the environment. While reducing plastic consumption and promoting reuse are essential strategies, plastic recycling plays a crucial role in addressing the plastic problem. In this blog, we will explore how recycling complements reduce and reuse approaches in [...]
Wish-Cycling: What It Is and How to Avoid It?
Recycling is a great way to reduce waste and help the environment, but many people fall into the trap of "wish-cycling." Wish-cycling is the act of putting items into the recycling bin that the person hopes or wishes can be recycled, even if they are unsure whether or not it is actually recyclable. This can lead to contamination of the recycling stream and can ultimat [...]
Different Types of Plastic And How to Recycle Them Right
Plastic is everywhere around us. From the packaging materials we use to the products we buy, plastic is a ubiquitous material that has become an integral part of our daily lives. However, the problem with plastic is that it is not biodegradable, and it can take hundreds of years to decompose. This means that the plastic waste that we generate is accumulating in landfi [...]
Circular Plastic Economy
The circular plastic economy is a model in which plastic materials are kept in use for as long as possible, with the goal of minimizing waste and reducing the negative impacts of plastic on the environment. In a circular plastic economy, plastic is designed, used, and managed in a way that maximizes its value while minimizing its environmental footprint. There are seve [...]
Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution is a major environmental problem that affects the health and well-being of people, animals, and ecosystems around the world. It is defined as the accumulation of plastic products in the environment, including in the oceans, where they can persist for hundreds of years before breaking down into smaller pieces.One of the major harmful effects of plastic [...]