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A 2010 packaging law stipulated that 19 essential items must be contained and transported in jute sacks, but the legislation failed to protect the jute industry, which employs three million households.
By comparing snails and mussels from hydrothermal vents in two oceans, researchers found stark differences in levels of microplastic contamination between the two.
Findings from 350 peer-reviewed studies show continuous global exposure from everyday products, healthcare devices and emerging climate technologies. A new report suggests lifestyle changes and plastic-free alternatives to lower risks.
The city's Beverage Container Return Scheme goes live on 1 April. BCRS is targeting a 60 per cent return rate this year, rising to 80 per cent by 2029.
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