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Upcycled food launches leap as concerns around waste grow: report

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Launches of food and beverages containing upcycled ingredients saw a 122% compound annual growth rate in the five years ending third-quarter 2021, according to a report from Innova Market Insights. This figure was higher than products using recycled plastic in packaging (59%) and those carrying carbon-emissions claims (47%).

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Closed-loop additive manufacturing fueled by upcycled plastic

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Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a closed-loop strategy that could globally reduce plastic waste and cut carbon emissions tied to plastic production.

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DOE Invests On Next Generation Plastics Technologies

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million in funding for R&D projects to advance next generation plastic technologies to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. ” According to DOE’s EERE, less than ten percent of plastics are recycled currently.

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48 Eco Friendly Products You Can Buy Today to Help Stop Plastic Pollution

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To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. By replacing them, you can virtually eliminate your single use plastic waste in that area. Zero Waste Shopping Gear. Reusable Bread Bag.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 1.18.22

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Million DOE Contract To Target Upcycling Plastic Waste -- Register Now For PA Chapter American Water Works Assn. Other States/National/International -- PennLive: Maryland County Proposal Would Mandate New Homes Have Wiring For Electric Vehicle Charging -- AP: Race To Cut Carbon Emissions Splits U.S.