Restricting primary or virgin plastic production would constrain economic growth and industrialisation, India argued at the recent plastic treaty talks. But its opposition to production caps may turn out to be more damaging than beneficial. By Sherley Hepsiba Dokiburra

The UN should hold a vote in Geneva if countries try to water down plastic pollution deal. By Zaynab Sadan

Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India. By Vaibhav Chowdhary, Animesh Ghosh and Debraj Bhattacharjee

Hanoi’s air pollution crisis demands action in emission regulation, waste management and climate mitigation. By Vinod Thomas