It requires less mining of virgin material to be used in the manufacturing process and reduces the amount of batteries consumers need to power their devices, which results in less waste. (canadianbusiness.com)
Most new plastic bottles are made from virgin material because it's less expensive for the manufacturer. (earth911.com)
Two recent advances could hold promise for tackling food waste, reducing CO2 emissions and reliance on virgin materials. (sustainablebrands.com)