Criminal networks are profiting from an "overwhelming" surge in plastic waste being shipped from rich countries to Asia and stoking pollution by burning and dumping waste that was supposed to be recycled, a report by Interpol ...
Environment
Aug 27, 2020
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Only a bold and ambitious UN treaty with sweeping reforms of the entire plastic life cycle can stem the world's waste crisis, experts said Monday.
Environment
Feb 27, 2023
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Retailers in Japan began charging for plastic bags on Wednesday, a move aimed at curbing Japanese consumers' love for packaging and finally bringing the country in line with other major economies.
Environment
Jul 1, 2020
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It's accumulating in the oceans, lakes and rivers; its microbeads are now embedded in our biology; it is disgusting and dangerous and doesn't biodegrade. It's our old friend, plastics. Last week, several New York City Council ...
Environment
Apr 23, 2018
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Coronavirus lockdowns in Europe have led to some environmental improvements such as better air quality and lower carbon emissions, but they are temporary and coupled with a surge in single-use plastic, the European Environment ...
Environment
Nov 5, 2020
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A paper published in Environmental Pollution, authored by Saint Louis University (SLU) scientists, shows that human proximity is the best indicator of microplastics being found in the Meramec River in Missouri.
Environment
Nov 16, 2022
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Fish ingesting microplastics is a global issue, and species in New Zealand's southern waters are no exception, a University of Otago study has found.
Plants & Animals
Sep 22, 2022
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Coastal city residents would like to do more to reduce their single-use plastic waste and they are trying to recycle more, even trying to recycle items that simply can't be recycled, often called "wish-cycling."
Environment
Feb 1, 2023
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Many Australians are happy to declare their interest in sustainability, to reducing their environmental impact. But how many of them are prepared to reduce the amount they actually consume?
Economics & Business
Apr 19, 2013
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An Otago study has found New Zealand fish species ingest more plastic near urban areas.
Plants & Animals
Jul 1, 2024
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