The efficient use of limited resources is key to the future of a low-carbon, green economy. The 14th Five-year Plan for the Development of Circular Economy issued by the National Development and Reform Commission of China in 2021 advocated the development of a circular economy and increased resource recycling efficiency. At the same time, public acceptance of resource recycling is also at an all-time high. According to the 2022 Report on Chinese Consumers' Recognition of rPET, issued by the … [Read more...] about Mars Wrigley China Launches First Package Containing 100% rPET in a Local Chocolate Brand
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SIG leads the industry with 100% ASI-certified aluminium sourcing for aseptic carton packs
SIG, a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world, announced another industry first for responsible sourcing by purchasing 100 percent of the aluminium for SIG aseptic carton packs with certification to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) standards globally from January 2023. ASI sets leading standards for responsible aluminium production and sourcing, covering a broad range of ethical, environmental, and social topics, including specific limits on carbon … [Read more...] about SIG leads the industry with 100% ASI-certified aluminium sourcing for aseptic carton packs
SMART researchers develop first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones
Singapore, 20 February 2023 - Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore and their collaborators from Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) have developed the first ever nanosensor that can detect and distinguish gibberellins (GAs), a class of hormones in plants that are important for growth. Unlike … [Read more...] about SMART researchers develop first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones
