HONG KONG - People are familiar with the concept of a carbon footprint. But whoever heard of a plastic footprint? Well, soon, more and more people will have.
Starting in October, companies and institutions around the world will receive a questionnaire asking them to assess and report their use of plastic: how much they use, what processes they have for recycling, and what policies they have to reduce their plastic consumption or to increase the proportion of recycled or biodegradable plastic at their organizations. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/08/15/group_aims_to_put_plastic_pollution_on_worlds_radar/
Article courtesy of The Boston Globe-Green Blog by Bettina Wassener International Herald Tribune
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