How rPlanet Earth helps companies meet the new plastics recycling laws.
How rPlanet Earth helps companies meet the new plastics recycling laws The first state law in the nation focused on improving the recycled content of plastic bottles has taken us all one step closer towards our vision of zero plastic waste on Our Planet Earth! Signed into legislation by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, CA […]
Why choose rPET (Recycled PET Plastic) cups over PLA (Plant Based Cups)
When choosing EnviroCup as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic cups (made from raw plastic material), it is also important to consider why rPET can be also be a sustainable alternative to PLA (Plant Based, compostable/biodegradable) cups. What is rPET?: PET, polyethylene terephthalate (aka PETE) is a plastic material made from polymer chains used […]
The power of the consumer in a circular economy
The power of the consumer in a circular economy – tips for a more sustainable future A circular economy for plastics can’t exist without your help! The power of the consumer is what drives great change in the business environment, and consequently your day-to-day life and the world around you. The following consumer-focused […]
Feel safe without feeling guilty
Feel safe without feeling guilty The world has been in a state of revolution recently, striving for ever more sustainable packaging initiatives such as removal of previously deemed “unnecessary packaging” in addition to the existence of general hostility towards single-use plastics among consumers. This was until the the threat of COVID-19 emerged early this year […]
The Do’s and Do Not’s of Recycling
The Do’s and Do Not’s of Recycling Hello and welcome to the official rPlanet Earth blog! This blog will be dedicated to helping people make a positive impact on our environment, showing people how to live a green lifestyle, and updating people on how we at rPlanet Earth are making a difference. In today’s post, […]
Recycling, an opportunity.
Recycling, an opportunity… From listening to the podcast by planet money on NPR public radio on recycling issues, we decided to formulate this response. We want to do all we can to increase your knowledge on the subject of recycling as you, the consumer, are a crucial stakeholder in the process. One of the most […]
What Is Closed Loop Recycling?
What Is Closed Loop Recycling? Hi and welcome back to our blog! This edition will be about the vision of rPlanet Earth — a closed recycling loop. But first, what is a closed-loop? Closed-loop recycling is a production process where used post-consumer products are collected, recycled, and made into new products of the same quality […]
PET packaging, a friend not a foe.
PET packaging, a friend not a foe. In the media today, many blame the use of plastic packaging to the wide range of ecological threats we are facing currently. However, many do not know the environmental and cost benefits it brings society if we use and recycle this packaging correctly. The focus of this blog […]