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UNEP’s report on “Single-use supermarket food packaging and its alternatives: Recommendations from life cycle assessments” is now available online. The report draws recommendations for policy makers and LCA practitioners on......
In 2021, the global pandemic continued to affect our lives and our work. Thankfully, we have a fiercely passionate network and community and thus our activities continued as planned. Much......
The Giant Plastic Tap, co-created by Artist Benjamin Von Wong, the Human Needs Project and the residents of Kibera, welcomed participants to UNEA5.2, reminding them of 1) the urgent need......
Reusable face masks, compared to disposable masks, were found to be a more environmentally friendly alternative when used responsibly and economically. As part of a single-use plastic products series, this...
With only 9% of global plastic waste being recycled, managing waste once it’s generated is not nearly enough. How can we scale waste prevention solutions focused on reuse? This session......
This report reviews several Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of single-use menstrual products – pads and tampons – and their alternatives like menstrual cups, reusable pads and period underwear....