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Reducing the carbon footprint of plastics by using recycled plastic

Reducing the carbon footprint of plastics by using recycled plastic

by JonoB | Dec 5, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics

The carbon footprint of plastics use in 2050 could be reduced by 93% (relative to the current trajectory up to 2050) by moving to 100% sugarcane-based plastics with 100% renewable energy combined with 100% recycling and reduced demand growth In a study of the carbon...
How big is the plastic clothing problem for Aotearoa New Zealand?

How big is the plastic clothing problem for Aotearoa New Zealand?

by JonoB | Dec 5, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics

Some plastic articles of clothing are captured in the ‘Plastics and articles thereof’ harmonised trade codes in import data from Statistics NZ, but this does not account for all synthetic fibres imported into the country. Drawing on data from the ‘Apparels’ and...
A reusable system to replace single-use cups

A reusable system to replace single-use cups

by JonoB | Dec 5, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics

Globelet offers a reusable cup system for festivals and other events. The cups are made from recycled polypropylene (#5) and manufactured onshore. Globelet provides the following statistics on their reuse system: For a festival of 10,000 people, 15,000 reusable cups...
Sustainability through connection, learning and action

Sustainability through connection, learning and action

by JonoB | Dec 5, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics

Ka mihi ki a Ranginui, ki a Papatūānuku Ka mihi ki te ngao o te wheiao With a kaupapa of creating a healthy, peaceful, more sustainable world, Toimata Foundation supports inter-generational learning and action by running two main programmes in schools and communities:...
PM’s chief science advisor weighs in on 5G controversy

PM’s chief science advisor weighs in on 5G controversy

by JonoB | Dec 3, 2019 | 5G, In the news

Chris Keall (Business Writer, NZ Herald) discusses the PMCSA information sheet on 5G in Aotearoa New Zealand.  Read the article on the NZ Herald website Read the 5G information sheet Read Juliet’s reflection on...
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