Black & Decker, a brand of Stanley Black & Decker, based in Towson, Maryland, has announced the retail launch of its new Reviva line of cordless power tools, which are geared toward environmentally conscious consumers and feature chemically recycled plastic content.

Quadpack, a manufacturer of beauty packaging containers, has announced the launch of its new Regula Refill jar, which is designed and manufactured from a single material and is reusable and recyclable, optimizing the consumer experience.

On October 9, the National Energy Administration issued the "Energy Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Standardization Enhancement Action Plan". The document mentioned that by 2025, a relatively complete energy standard system that can effectively support and lead the green and low-carbon transformation of energy will be initially established, energy standards will shift from quantity and scale to quality and efficiency, the standard organization system will be further improved, and energy standards will interact well with technological innovation and industrial development, effectively promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of energy, energy conservation and carbon reduction, technological innovation, and carbon emission reduction in the industrial chain.

To meet consumer demand and regulatory requirements, major manufacturers and brands are increasingly using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in their products, demonstrating that all players in the value chain are committed to the common goal of a circular economy.

Evansville, Ind.-based Berry Global is working with Mars Inc., McLean, Va., to introduce larger-size polyethylene terephthalate (PET) jars for its popular M&M's, Skittles and Starburst snacks in lighter-weight jars made from PCR recycled plastic.

In an effort to increase the availability of post-industrial recycled materials and reduce its reliance on virgin polymers, Berry Global Group Inc. of Evansville, Indiana, announced it will use a closed-loop recycling system to help manufacture its Endura product line.

Orthex Group, a leading Nordic home furnishings producer, has selected a range of sustainable Luran® ECO raw materials from INEOS Styrolution for its SmartStore™ Compact storage product range. INEOS Styrolution uses the material as a feedstock for its new sustainable styrene. According to an independent third-party assessment, the new material has a 93% lower carbon footprint compared to the fossil-based Luran version.

A Los Angeles-based company is using recycled plastic and 3D printing to build tiny homes. 3D printed homes, which could help solve the housing crisis being experienced in different parts of the United States, as well as many parts of the world.