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June , 26 2024 | MDS Associates The Complex Reality About Recycling in America Recycling may be struggling, but it is having an impact. Before we denounce the effort, it is important to understand the impact plastic pollution is having on our communities and human health, while exploring ways that governments, corporations and individuals can improve the process for the benefit of future generations. Read More

June , 19 2024 | MDS Associates Portwest® Planet Industrial Work Gloves with Eco-Technology Portwest® has proudly created a line of sustainable, industrial hand protection. The Portwest® Planet portfolio of work gloves feature bio-based fibers created from 100% P.E.T. consumer plastic waste or bamboo viscose that’s blended with recycled polyester to create a comfortable, long-lasting glove shell that fits, performs and protects like conventional counterparts. Read More

June , 05 2024 | MDS Associates Micro-Pak vs Tyvek Desiccants: The Impact of Microplastics The chemical structure of Tyvek® desiccants renders them resistant to natural biodegradation, meaning they pile up in landfills leaching microplastics. Strengthen your brand and protect products longer, while protecting the planet, by switching to Micro-Pak Dri Clay® all-natural, plastic-free biodegradable desiccants. Read More

May , 29 2024 | MDS Associates StrawFish® Straw Products for People & the Planet Americans consume five hundred million plastic straws and stirrers each day, adding to our plastic pollution problems. StrawFish® beverage products feature a special proprietary resin derived from discarded oyster seashells that will not break down or get soggy during use, and are 100% biodegradable. Read More

May , 22 2024 | MDS Associates Protecting America with Paper Shopping Bags Proudly Made in America The manufacturing, use and disposal of plastic bags is bad for the environment and for human health. Choose better for the planet with Duro® Bag, the leading sustainable manufacturer of high quality paper bags and sacks in North America. Perfect for grocery, food packaging, restaurant, retail, pharmacy, foodservice and more. Read More

May , 15 2024 | MDS Associates Do You Scoop the Poop? Picking up after your dog is not just polite - it's the law. Comply without adding plastics to the environment! Dogipot® Smart Litter Pick Up Bags™ are the Eco-friendly solution to dog pollution and feature d2w - a scientifically proven technology that is biodegradable and certified tested to ASTM D6954. Read More