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Recycling
Recycling is the process of converting waste into new products or materials, reducing waste sent to landfills and minimising environmental impact. Companies increasingly design products with recyclability in mind, promoting a circular economy and bolstering the market for recycled materials. Investors can engage with polluting companies to encourage improved recycling practices, adoption of sustainable designs, and transparent reporting on waste management to drive accountability and reduction efforts.
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Waste and opportunity 2020: Searching for Corporate Leadership - 50 corporations ranked on plastic packaging pollution
The 2020 published report by As You Sow investigates 50 corporations and ranks them based on their performance in leadership and ambition relating to sustainable packaging of their products, while also taking into account their contributions and support to increase recycling rates and engage in producer responsibility efforts.
Towards sustainable packaging materials: Examining the relative impact of materials in the natural source water and soft drinks value chain
This report examines the impact of packaging materials for natural source water and soft drinks. The materials examined include plastic bottles, aluminium cans, glass bottles and multi-material cartons. To reduce impact, findings highlight that businesses should increase circularity and levels of recycled material for all material types.
