As The World Swims In Plastic, An Answer: Ban The Toxic Two
Anti-plastic campaigners have achieved limited initial success in passing bans based on the toxic health…
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Oil Interests Impede Plastic Treaty Progress
In mid-November, hundreds of protestors marched through the streets of Nairobi, led by a ceremonial…
‘Plastic Credits’: Are Companies Greenwashing Or Reducing Waste?
Companies and other entities are buying “plastic credits”, allowing them to offset every ton of…
With Publication Of ‘Zero Draft’, Global Plastics Treaty Edges Closer
Marking a key milestone in work towards a legally binding global treaty to end plastic…
Microplastics In J&K’s Waterbodies Dangerous To Ecosystems, Humans
A new study has confirmed the presence of microplastic contaminants in Jhelum river, locally known…
Plastiglomerates (Plastic-Rock Hybrids) Found On The Andaman Islands
A study found the formation of plastic-rock hybrids in the intertidal zone of remote beaches…
Opinion: South Asian Leadership Is Needed For An Equitable Plastics Treaty
On 29 May 2023, India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka will meet with…
We Ingest Plastics Every Minute Of The Day
When you wake up in the morning, wash your face, apply a skin lotion, take…
Opinion: India Unprepared, Under-Resourced For Plastic Ban
Every year, as the seasons start to change, pandals appear all over Kolkata. Many organising…
Why Indians With Means Still Use Plastic
Public outreach campaigns educate consumers with compelling data and storytelling about carbon footprints, natural resource…
Plastic Packaging Has An Evil Twin
The problem of too much plastic packaging will not be solved without addressing its larger…
A Plateful Of Plastic: Visualizing The Microplastic We Consume
Microscopic pieces of plastic have been discovered in the most remote locations, from the depths…
6 Single Use Plastic Products To Be Banned
India is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on…