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It starts SOPHIA with FORTE making more plastics recyclable .

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One part of the solution is Project STOP , a joint initiative

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started in 2017 by SYSTEMIQ and Borealis to help stop the flow DIGITAL of plastics VIDEO DIRECTOR and other materials into the world ’ s rivers and oceans .

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Another DIGITAL part VIDEO of the PRODUCER solution is to further develop infrastructure JOSHUA to collect S . PECK and recycle plastic packaging , especially

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world ’ s fast-developing nations . Of course , that also requires making plastic goods , particularly

SOCIAL plastic MEDIA PRODUCERS packaging , more recyclable to

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More applications for recycled plastic material .

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The plastics industry is investing in research and development centered around technology for creating “ clean ” recycled polyethylene and incorporating it into finished products with performance comparable to 100 % virgin plastic .

Simpler is better for the environment .

DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTORS Many food packages are made with a mix of materials , making

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suppliers to eliminate foil , nylon and other OPERATIONS materials and DIRECTOR move to single-material , recyclable flexible film structures .

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packaging ANDY TURNER has value as recyclate ,

PRESIDENT & CEO adding an incentive to implement new

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that can go a long way toward keeping plastics out of the world ’ s oceans .

Initiatives like Project STOP will test and develop new solutions with the potential to seriously slow — and eventually eliminate — the flow of plastics into the world ’ s oceans . Together with work to develop more recycling and recovery technologies and more recyclable products , we can realize the promise of a circular economy .

Below are some emerging trends that are yielding promising results .

The more flexible , the smaller the footprint . Replacing traditional materials like cans , glass and cardboard with flexible plastic packaging significantly reduces packaging volume , reducing the carbon footprint during production and shipping .

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One-piece closures for easier recyclability . Another important trend is the shift from two-piece , mixed-material closures to one-piece , recyclable closures in beverage and other containers .

structures help improve package integrity and extend shelf life . That means less food is spoiled , which reduces landfill waste and FOLLOW even more importantly US ! , helps to address world hunger . It ’ s a win-win .

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