China to get first centrally run recycling enterprise as Xi Jinping pushes green economy

China to get first centrally run recycling enterprise as Xi Jinping pushes green economy

China is preparing to set up its first centrally run enterprise dedicated to resource reuse and recycling, with President Xi Jinping calling for redoubled efforts to promote the green economy. A founding ceremony for the China Resources Recycling Group was held in the northeastern city of Tianjin on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua. … Read more

Amazon plastic air pillows to be replaced with paper filler

Amazon plastic air pillows to be replaced with paper filler

Amazon said Thursday it has removed 95% of the plastic air pillows from its packaging in North America and will replace them with paper fillers made from 100% recycled content. It marks Amazon’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort and will help it remove nearly 15 billion plastic pillows annually. “We are working towards full removal … Read more