Plastic News
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Developing countries turn away from plastic waste importsWill an amendment to the Basel Convention staunch the global flow of plastic waste? -
Drastic shift in city lifestyles urged to avert climate crisisCities need to at least halve their emissions by 2030, urbanites need to cut their meat consumption and fast-fashion has to be ditched to have a chance of keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
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Trash for teaching: Indian students hope to set example on plastic recyclingA school has asked pupils to bring in at least 20 pieces of plastic waste every week in exchange for free schooling. -
Innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and mitigate climate change impacts in the PhilippinesWaste
Innovative solutions to reduce plastic waste and mitigate climate change impacts in the Philippines
A fossil fuel-derived material that is highly polluting to the environment, plastic is a huge problem in the Philippines, a country that consistently tops rankings for the most vulnerable to climate impacts.
Plastic Opinion
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Plastic warms the planet twice as much as aviation—here's how to make it climate-friendly– If plastics were a country, it would be the fifth highest emitter in the world. Abandoning the needless demand for plastic is key to averting a climate breakdown, Solent University's Laurie Wright writes. -
Deep clean: How ‘blue finance’ can save our oceans– As the world’s oceans remain under threat, Asian Development Bank's Ingrid van Wees discusses what wide ranging projects and innovative financing are needed to clean up the seas before it is too late. -
6 recent signs of hope for the ocean– World Resources Institute's Kristian Teleki discusses how governments and industries are coming up with new approaches for businesses to thrive while protecting the world's oceans.
Videos
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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It's time to break up with plastic– Breaking up is not so hard if it’s a toxic relationship. Singaporean comedian Judee Tan shares her tips on how to dump single-use plastic for a love affair with sustainable living.
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Malaysia—the new dumping ground for the world's plastic waste– After China banned waste imports, Malaysia has taken up the slack with worrying consequences, a Greenpeace investigation has found. Much of Malaysia's imported trash—most of which comes from the US, UK and Japan—is not recycled, but dumped or burned.
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Manchester United tackles the issue of plastic pollution with new jersey– To raise awareness about plastic pollution in oceans, popular football club Manchester United has announced new uniforms made from recycled ocean plastic.
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