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We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

World leaders are negotiating a global plastics treaty to address pollution from single-use plastics, particularly focusing on problematic items like sachets and textiles.

Buildings contain tons of toxic plastic-and Big Oil wants to add more

Buildings significantly contribute to plastic production and greenhouse gas emissions, yet their environmental impact is often overlooked.

We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet

World leaders are negotiating a global plastics treaty to address pollution from single-use plastics, particularly focusing on problematic items like sachets and textiles.

Buildings contain tons of toxic plastic-and Big Oil wants to add more

Buildings significantly contribute to plastic production and greenhouse gas emissions, yet their environmental impact is often overlooked.
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Why more research needed to expose potential hazards of plastic food containers

Microplastics from single-use plastics pose health risks, prompting a shift to safer alternatives like glass.

Miami-Dade, facing a growing waste problem, ponders a limited ban on plastics

Miami Dade is pushing to ban single-use plastics at county venues, promoting sustainable alternatives like aluminum and compostable materials.

Why more research needed to expose potential hazards of plastic food containers

Microplastics from single-use plastics pose health risks, prompting a shift to safer alternatives like glass.

Miami-Dade, facing a growing waste problem, ponders a limited ban on plastics

Miami Dade is pushing to ban single-use plastics at county venues, promoting sustainable alternatives like aluminum and compostable materials.
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Snowdon is turning into a garbage dump, heartbreaking images show

Snowdon is facing a severe litter crisis, with over 2,700 items collected, emphasizing the need for change in climbers' behavior.

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.
Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases.

Snowdon is turning into a garbage dump, heartbreaking images show

Snowdon is facing a severe litter crisis, with over 2,700 items collected, emphasizing the need for change in climbers' behavior.

Do plastic bans work? DW 03/13/2024

At least 34 African countries have banned single-use plastics, mainly made from fossil fuels.
Experts emphasize the need for a broader shift away from 'throwaway culture' alongside piecemeal bans to combat plastic production increases.
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Open sesame? Sainsbury's and Tesco drop lids from pots of hummus

The removal of plastic lids from hummus pots by British supermarkets has sparked significant consumer backlash over concerns regarding food spoilage.

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 White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The Biden administration plans to phase out single-use plastics and implement tougher regulations on plastic manufacturing.
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