plastic
Coverage of plastic in the Nexus archive.
- Dog food recall: Some cans may contain metal and plastic
Mars Petcare is voluntarily recalling over 180,000 units of Pedigree canned food due to potential contamination with metal and plastic. The recalled product was mistakenly made available to consumers despite being scheduled for destruction.
- Seattle company’s pots made from kelp may help gardeners ditch plastic
Seattle-based Ocean Made's founder is developing seed pots made from kelp to replace plastic ones, aiming to benefit both gardening and the environment.
- Trump’s EPA has a plan to ‘unmake’ plastic waste
Trump’s EPA is proposing a plan to address plastic waste through advanced recycling, which offers a method to effectively 'unmake' plastic, surpassing the limitations of conventional recycling.
- The Iran war’s next hidden cost: Higher prices for plastic
The ongoing Iran war is expected to increase plastic prices due to hidden economic costs. An employee at Emerald Packaging in Union City, Calif., highlights the impact of these rising costs on plastic production and supply chains.