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Coca-Cola accused of quietly dropping its 25% reusable packaging target

Coca-Cola has abandoned its pledge for 25% reusable packaging by 2030, raising concerns about greenwashing.

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Thailand's plastic waste import ban aims to protect human health and the environment amid global concerns over plastic pollution.

'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery stores

California lawmakers have passed legislation to eliminate plastic bags in grocery stores, aiming to significantly reduce plastic waste.

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria but is the country ready?

Lagos struggles with plastic waste, reflecting broader civic responsibility and economic challenges despite a ban on single-use plastics coming into effect.

Coca-Cola accused of quietly dropping its 25% reusable packaging target

Coca-Cola has abandoned its pledge for 25% reusable packaging by 2030, raising concerns about greenwashing.

Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution

Thailand's plastic waste import ban aims to protect human health and the environment amid global concerns over plastic pollution.

'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery stores

California lawmakers have passed legislation to eliminate plastic bags in grocery stores, aiming to significantly reduce plastic waste.

Single-use plastic will soon be banned in Nigeria but is the country ready?

Lagos struggles with plastic waste, reflecting broader civic responsibility and economic challenges despite a ban on single-use plastics coming into effect.
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Greenpeace shatters one of the most successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years

Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign faces criticism from Greenpeace for environmental damage caused by plastic waste.

Can science cure its addiction to plastic?

The urgent need to reduce plastic waste in laboratories is highlighted by Caitlin Broadbent's initiative to switch from single-use plastics to glass containers.

Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics.

Why plastic production is hard to stop DW 12/02/2024

Plastic production is projected to triple by 2060, posing significant environmental challenges.

Most soft plastic collected for recycling is burned, campaigners say

Seventy percent of soft plastic collected in supermarket recycling schemes ends up being burned, not recycled, revealing a gap between claims and reality.

Impromptu beachfront celebration in Calif. triggers online firestorm

The online community condemned the litter left by revelers at a Santa Barbara celebration, showcasing a lack of environmental consideration.

Greenpeace shatters one of the most successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years

Dove's 'Real Beauty' campaign faces criticism from Greenpeace for environmental damage caused by plastic waste.

Can science cure its addiction to plastic?

The urgent need to reduce plastic waste in laboratories is highlighted by Caitlin Broadbent's initiative to switch from single-use plastics to glass containers.

Researchers make a plastic that includes bacteria that can digest it

Plastic waste persists due to the lack of natural degradation agents, but evolution is introducing bacteria that can digest plastics.

Why plastic production is hard to stop DW 12/02/2024

Plastic production is projected to triple by 2060, posing significant environmental challenges.

Most soft plastic collected for recycling is burned, campaigners say

Seventy percent of soft plastic collected in supermarket recycling schemes ends up being burned, not recycled, revealing a gap between claims and reality.

Impromptu beachfront celebration in Calif. triggers online firestorm

The online community condemned the litter left by revelers at a Santa Barbara celebration, showcasing a lack of environmental consideration.
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Why making fuels from plastics in Michigan is controversial

Innovative methods such as chemical recycling are critical to addressing the plastic waste crisis, but their environmental impacts are uncertain.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be eliminated in 10 years, cleanup organization says

The Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch within a decade, starting with a projected cost of $7.5 billion.

Coca-Cola pledged to scale up reusable packaging. Then it changed its mind

Coca-Cola is retreating on its previous commitments to sustainable packaging amid growing scrutiny.
A broader trend shows many companies falling short of their plastic reduction pledges.

It Eats Plastic. You Eat It.

Scientists have developed a nutritious powder from microbes that consume plastics, aiming to tackle military plastic waste effectively.

Cheap catalysts close the loop on plastics production

New chemical process converts plastic waste into building blocks for new plastics.
This innovation addresses waste management and reduces fossil fuel reliance.

Goodbye Plastic Thanksgiving Tips

Americans produce 25% more trash during the holidays; plastic waste can be reduced with thoughtful planning and eco-friendly choices.

Why making fuels from plastics in Michigan is controversial

Innovative methods such as chemical recycling are critical to addressing the plastic waste crisis, but their environmental impacts are uncertain.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be eliminated in 10 years, cleanup organization says

The Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch within a decade, starting with a projected cost of $7.5 billion.

Coca-Cola pledged to scale up reusable packaging. Then it changed its mind

Coca-Cola is retreating on its previous commitments to sustainable packaging amid growing scrutiny.
A broader trend shows many companies falling short of their plastic reduction pledges.

It Eats Plastic. You Eat It.

Scientists have developed a nutritious powder from microbes that consume plastics, aiming to tackle military plastic waste effectively.

Cheap catalysts close the loop on plastics production

New chemical process converts plastic waste into building blocks for new plastics.
This innovation addresses waste management and reduces fossil fuel reliance.

Goodbye Plastic Thanksgiving Tips

Americans produce 25% more trash during the holidays; plastic waste can be reduced with thoughtful planning and eco-friendly choices.
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Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn't matter

Flame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.
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Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawater

Scientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be fixed in ten years

The Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.

12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - Shopify

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.
Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.

Microplastics crisis solved? Scientists create plastic that vanishes in seawater

Scientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be fixed in ten years

The Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.

12 Real-World Examples of Packaging Innovation (2024) - Shopify

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.
Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.
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Bali plastic recycling scheme swamped with garbage

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste's initiatives in Bali are facing significant challenges, collecting only a small percentage of the expected plastic waste.
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Malaysia struggles to halt plastic waste imports from Europe DW 10/30/2024

Malaysia continues to be a major importer of EU plastic waste, despite government promises to limit this practice.

1.7 BILLION pieces of plastic thrown away by UK households every week

UK households throw out 90 billion pieces of plastic rubbish each year.

Malaysia struggles to halt plastic waste imports from Europe DW 10/30/2024

Malaysia continues to be a major importer of EU plastic waste, despite government promises to limit this practice.

1.7 BILLION pieces of plastic thrown away by UK households every week

UK households throw out 90 billion pieces of plastic rubbish each year.
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ExxonMobil deceived the public with plastic recycling, lawsuit claims

ExxonMobil has been accused of misleading consumers about the effectiveness of plastic recycling, as part of a lawsuit by California.

cyanotype series by SDMM documents ocean crises though shenzhen's coastline debris

SDMM's Cyanotype Intruder project employs historical techniques to highlight the urgent issue of ocean plastic pollution in Shenzhen.

Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction

Australia leads in single-use plastic waste, worsening environmental impacts
Global single-use plastic consumption surged despite awareness efforts
Soft plastics are largely unrecyclable, causing significant climate damage
The recycling system for soft plastics has significant operational challenges

The never-ending stream of plastic pollution: could a global treaty help us turn off the tap? podcast

Plastic waste poses a significant threat to endemic species in the Galapagos Islands.

New bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles for staff

Aiming to ban single-use plastic water bottles in NYC agencies, promoting tap water and reducing plastic waste.

California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California introduces bill to ban all plastic shopping bags by 2026
Current bans on thin plastic bags have not led to a decrease in overall plastic usage

Inside Fiji's Fiery Battle Against Plastics

Plastic waste burning in Fiji poses severe health and environmental risks.
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