What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic? | Sustainability News
Thailand has become the latest country to take on the global plastic waste crisis by banning imports of plastic waste. For years, the country had…
Fears grow for woman, 26, last seen carrying a plastic bag as sister begs ‘we just want you home’ & cops urge ‘dial 999’ – The Sun
COPS are frantically searching for a woman who was last seen carrying a plastic bag.Rebecca Smallcalder, 26, went missing in the Brompton area of Gillingham…
Countries fail to reach agreement at UN plastic pollution talks in South Korea
Activists hold a rally in Busan during the International Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution, which concluded early Monday without an agreement. Photo by Seunghyeok Choi/…
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution | Climate News
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic…
Leaders make final push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in S Korea | Climate Crisis News
Negotiators are gathering in Busan, South Korea, this week in a final push to forge a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution.…
Can the World Unite to End the Plastic Pollution Crisis?
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAs the last negotiations for a global plastic treaty begin in South Korea, countries are divided over whether to cap production of the ubiquitous material.Author of…
Greenpeace, WWF, Break Free from Plastic deliver almost 3M signatures demanding Strong Global Plastics Treaty
A petition signed by almost three million people from over 182 countries including African countries, calling for a historic, legally binding, Global Plastics Treaty to…
A strong treaty can end plastic pollution and save lives | Environment
Two years ago, global leaders promised to establish a treaty by the end of 2024 that would lay the groundwork to end plastic pollution. The words used…
L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution
Los Angeles County has filed suit against the world’s largest beverage companies — Coca-Cola and Pepsi — claiming the soda and drink makers lied to…
Scott Hollenbeck, MD, Named President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Exxon Mobil says advanced recycling can solve plastic waste
When California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed suit against Exxon Mobil and accused the oil giant of misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic…
California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
Reporting from Sacramento — California is poised to become the first state to restrict the distribution of plastic straws at restaurants under a bill approved Thursday…
California sues ExxonMobil over plastic recycling claims
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has filed a first-of-its kind lawsuit aimed at ExxonMobil Corp. — one of the largest producers of petroleum-based polymers —…
Nigerian school funded with plastic waste proceeds on the brink of collapse | Education
Lagos, Nigeria – Mujanatu Musa’s one-roomed apartment – built mainly of rusty iron sheets – cuts a sorry sight in Ajegunle, a sprawling slum in…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California plastic bag ban into law
On Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will close a legal loophole that has allowed for an increase in California’s plastic…
California tries again to ban plastic grocery bags
Roughly 10 years after California tried and failed to ban plastic bags at grocery stores, state lawmakers have passed a law that they say will…
Urgent health warning over plastic cups containing bamboo as they could cause health issues including kidney damage
BRITS are warned against using dodgy plastic containing bamboo after a link was found between long-term use and kidney damage.The Food Standard Agency (FSA) found…
Tackling Plastic Pollution is a Non-Partisan Issue: Oceana Canada Poll Shows Vast Majority of Canadians Still Support Banning Single-Use Plastics
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Invisible plastic: Why banning plastic bags will never be enough | Environment News
This week, the fourth round of treaty talks by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution concluded in Ottawa, Canada. A major bone of contention…
Talks advance on a treaty to end plastic pollution
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Jennifer McdermottPublished Apr 30, 2024 • Last updated 3 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can…