Investigative journalists go undercover overseas, posing as recycling brokers, to uncover the hidden truths of the global plastic recycling trade. Their findings expose Malaysian companies willing to bypass regulations to purchase Canadian plastic—some of which ends up in illegal landfills, where burning waste releases harmful toxins that may be endangering local communities. Meanwhile, back in […]
Tracking your plastic: Exposing recycling myths (Marketplace)
Investigative journalists go undercover overseas, posing as recycling brokers, to uncover the hidden truths of the global plastic recycling trade. Their findings expose Malaysian companies willing to bypass regulations to purchase Canadian plastic—some of which ends up in illegal landfills, where burning waste releases harmful toxins that may be endangering local communities. Meanwhile, back in Canada, a large-scale experiment follows
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The Hidden Truth About Biodegradable Plastics: Are They Really Eco-Friendly?
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Biodegradable Plastics vs. Advanced BioRecycling™: Which is Truly Sustainable?
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The Truth About Biodegradable Plastics: Are They Really the Solution?
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Biodegradable vs. Recyclable Plastics: Which is the Better Solution?
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The Future of Plastic Waste Management: Innovative Solutions on the Horizon
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Bioplastics vs. BioRecycling™: What’s the Difference?
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How Advanced BioRecycling™ Supports a Circular Economy
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Advancing Sustainability: How BioRecycling™ is Changing the Future of Plastic Waste
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Converting Biodegradable Plastic Waste into Green Energy
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