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Dec 21, 2023 · The UN has a year to agree a treaty to end plastic pollution. Here's how to create a roadmap to address rising piles of waste and why collaboration is key.
Jan 19, 2022 · Plastic poses problems for our environment. Here are the various ways it’s contributing to the climate crisis - and what can be done about it.
Plastics are an important material in our economy and daily lives. However, they can have serious negative effects on the environment and human health. The EU is taking action to tackle plastic pollution and marine litter to accelerate the transition to a circular and resource-efficient plastics economy. Specific rules and targets apply to certain areas, including single-use plastics, plastic ...
Feb 21, 2022 · Ocean plastic pollution is set to grow fourfold by 2050, says a new report. And there may be 50 times more microplastics in the sea by 2100. Plastic pollution is pushing some species to the brink of extinction. But technological innovation and combined global action can help avert disaster. The level of microplastics in our oceans is set to ...
Jun 15, 2023 · Cutting plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 is possible, according to the United Nations. The first step is eliminating plastics where possible to reduce the size of the problem. The World Economic Forum’s Global Plastic Action Partnership translates commitments to reduce plastic pollution and waste into concrete action.
Apr 19, 2024 · EU calls for global ban on certain plastic products to combat pollution. World leaders and negotiators meet in Ottawa from 21-29 April for the fourth round of negotiations to prepare a new UN Treaty on global plastic pollution. With the global community being far from achieving its objective of ending plastic pollution unless more stringent and ...
Dec 13, 2021 · Plastic pollution continues to threaten our planet's well-being. These innovators from around the world are working towards reducing plastic waste.
May 31, 2023 · Data benefits Ghana’s fight against plastic pollution. Informal workers known as waste pickers clean up communities and natural areas in Ghana. Image: UNSPLASH/OCG. Ghana generates approximately 840,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year and approximately 9.5% of that is collected for recycling. More than 2,000 waste pickers are making an ...
Jun 7, 2022 · Plastic pollution has significant impacts on our health and the planet. An infectious disease physician explains how worried we should actually be about plastic.
Jan 17, 2022 · Climate-vulnerable communities are blighted by non-recyclable plastic waste. Innovative plastic credits aim to remove the waste and support local people.
