Plastic
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics
Lego's revenue was 41.9 billion Danish crowns ($6.54 billion), operating profit rose 22% to 10.9 billion Danish crowns, while net profit rose 32% to 8.6 billion Danish crowns.
From plastic to lasting: A practical guide to the Zero-Waste Bathroom
New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage
Just five minutes in the microwave can unleash up to 534,000 micro- and nanoplastics into food
Israeli start-up UBQ will recycle Israeli waste into Indian car parts
UBQ's tech allows companies to turn all types of waste – including food scraps and plants, various plastics, cartons and even dirty diapers – into useful raw materials, called thermoplastics.
Anti-aging skin treatment receives Health Ministry, FDA, CE approval
With the approval by the Medical Equipment Division of the Health Ministry, the technology has received the go ahead from both the CE certification board as well as the US FDA.
Electric company cleans out load of plastic waste from cooling filter
The plastic is a real hazard the could clog up the seawater pumps used for cooling during the electricity generation process.
Israeli start-up that makes 'plastic' from old diapers to supply Mainetti
CEO of UBQ Tato Bigio said that the agreement is an important first step in getting leading plastics manufacturers to use environmentally friendly substitutions.
Israel updates the guidelines on silicone implants for breast surgery
"The goal is not to frighten our patients, but to present the scientific facts in a transparent way so that every patient can make an informed decision."
'Environmentally friendly' dishes damage marine environment - study
"While you may be calming your conscience, you're still liable to be polluting the environment," said Prof. Shenkar on the use of bioplastic dishes.
Gov't approves deposit for large bottles, expected to encourage recycling
Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel called the step "a win-win-win situation."
Israeli kayakists take advantage of coronavirus lockdown to clean river
The three used kayaks and diving suits from their work to remove hundreds of glass and plastic bottles from the stream, in addition to plastic bags, chairs, speakers and even tables.
Plastic bag fee may be expanded to all stores in Israel
As part of the proposal, small businesses would be able to directly collect the bag fee, avoiding bureaucratic burdens.
The plastic pandemic side effect of COVID-19
From Wuhan to New York, demand for face shields, gloves, takeaway food containers and bubble wrap for online shopping has surged.
