Plastics Environmental Council We have just returned from Atlanta, Georgia where the first PEC (Plastics Environmental Council) conference was held. As you recall, ENSO organized the EPC (Environmental Plastics Coalition) to fight the proposed bill AB1454 in the state of California, and many answered the call resulting in a successful veto of the anti-competitive, and [...]
When it comes to plastic packaging it accounts for a huge chunk of our worlds single use plastic waste. Switching to a better alternative like plastic made with a renewable source is great. However when it comes to landfills/recycling….plastics like PLA corn plastics will act as traditional plastic. PLA acts wonderfully if placed into a [...]
This isn’t the most recent use for those up to date with cokes plant bottle. This article however goes into a more detailed business view of Cokes decision and long term goals. Definitely worth the read, comment and let me know what you think! http://www.greenwashingindex.com/ad_single.php?id=7083 Coca-Cola in green bottles http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/coca-cola-green-plant-bottles The software drinks giant has [...]
Aspen native battles the bottle — from the inside Max Ben-Hamoo fights bottled water — with better bottlesStewart Oksenhorn The Aspen Times Aspen, CO, Colorado Aspen native Max Ben-Hamoo is the president of WorldLife Water, which has introduced water in a biodegradable bottle.Stewart Oksenhorn / The Aspen Times ASPEN — As a kid growing up [...]
Sustainable Future: How The Green Trend Has Affected Product Design By LX Group on 12 September 2011 Sustainable Future: How The Green Trend Has Affected Product Design It’s difficult to determine when the green trend started – whether it was back in the 90s when we all decided to save the whales and ban [...]
Well this is new, I have heard of corn plastics…but now Cheese plastics? This is quite interesting, if they are using products that would be waste I find that quite resourceful. Please let me know what you think about this new technology! At ENSO were all about innovative technology that will make a difference and [...]
Its about that time for our Free Monthly Webinar Sept 7th, 9-10am PDT Sign up here In the competitive industry of earth friendly plastics the available information can become overwhelming. Our ENSO sales & marketing webinar will bring you back down to earth. We will explain the alternatives to traditional plastics, analyzing the [...]
Embattled Coke Bottle Recycling Plant Reopens http://www.environmentalleader.com/2011/08/22/embattled-coke-bottle-recycling-plant-reopens/ The troubled Coca-Cola joint-venture recycling plant in Spartanburg, S.C., is set to reopen today after being shuttered by the company in March. But Coke is considering selling its 49 percent stake in the plant, according to the Wall Street Journal Coke and its partner in the factory, [...]
So I saw an official Heinz ketchup plant bottle yesterday and I felt good and bad about it. Using renewable sources is awesome don’t get me wrong, but it still does not solve the problem of plastic waste in landfills and in nature! Only 5% of plastics get recycled and the rest end up as [...]
Group alleges ACC influenced comments about plastics in Calif. curricula PLASTICS NEWS REPORT Posted August 22, 2011 WASHINGTON (Aug. 22, 2:35 p.m. ET) — An investigative reporting team alleges that the American Chemistry Council pressured educational officials in California to revise a section of an environmental curriculum to present positive information about plastic shopping bags. [...]
