Politics
CIMAG urges Ghana to enforce plastic policies to tackle pollution crisis
At a media forum hosted by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), CIMAG Executive Director Albert Derrick Fiatui highlighted that…
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London plastic surgeon's life-saving Gaza mission
"I just want a ceasefire so that we can catch up," Dr Victoria Rose tells her video diary filmed inside a Gazan hospital, as the…
Politics
Negotiators won't reach an agreement in Geneva on a plastic pollution treaty
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in Geneva Friday.…
Politics
You'll Be Flabbergasted to Learn Which Contains More Microplastics: Plastic Bottles or Glass Bottles
Bottom of the Bottle French government scientists have discovered something startling about the microplastic content in glass and plastic…
Business
Drinks in glass bottles have more microplastics than plastic bottles
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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France’s recycling model inspires global plastic waste reforms
France’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) programme is gaining renewed global attention as governments seek sustainable ways to…
Politics
Trump pardons Nevada politician who paid for her plastic surgery with funds to honor a slain officer
President Donald Trump has pardoned a Nevada Republican politician who was awaiting sentencing on federal charges that she used money…
Politics
China plastic plants face closure risk as tariffs hit US ethane
Chinese plastics factories that depend on a gas they mainly import from the US are contending with the prospect of shutdowns as the…
Business
Lego Black Market Fetches Big Prices for Little Plastic Bricks
It’s one Lego kit, a collection of small plastic bricks and related accessories. What could it cost? The answer, it turns out, could be…
Business
High costs limit plastic recycling in South-east Asia: Bain
Plastic recycling in South-east Asia is limited by high collection and sorting costs, which can be 1.5 to two times the raw waste price,…
Politics
Trump says paper straws are out, plastic is in
President Trump signed an executive order Monday calling for the return of plastic straws and doing away with paper ones. Source link
Politics
The last straw from Trump: Out with paper, back to plastic
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Friday that, in the coming week, he would be signing an executive order to make the…
Lifestyle
Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein known for 'cat' plastic surgery dies
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss socialite known for her catlike eyes has died in Paris. Wildenstein's partner, the fashion designer Lloyd…
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Seal Pup Rescued From Plastic Bag Wrapped Around Its Neck
There are many heroes in this world, and some of them are involved with a group called Ocean Conservation Namibia. The workers there…
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Man causes alarm in German city centre with plastic gun
With Germany on edge after the attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, a man with a gun caused alarm in the northern city of Hamelin on…
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The current state of plastic regulation in France
In 2015, France set an ambitious precedent by banning certain single-use plastic products. This initiative culminated in the enactment of…
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NYU doc wants "chemicals of concern" out of plastic products
During last week's "The Future of Plastics: Reducing Waste and Rethinking Materials" event, environmental sustainability and health…
Politics
Countries deadlock on UN treaty on plastic pollution
Countries have deadlocked on a United Nations treaty on plastic pollution, according to The Associated Press. The treaty, with an aim of…
Politics
Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in…
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'Easy, convenient, cheap': how single-use plastic rules the world
Each year the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste, much of it discarded after just a few minutes of use. Negotiators…
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World leaders seek binding plastic pact
“We are choking on plastic,” declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres, addressing a panel of international negotiators in Cali,…
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Manufacturer receives official endorsement for its highly recyclable plastic carriers: 'PakTech products [are] part of the circular economy by keeping valuable materials in reuse'
PakTech has received official endorsement of its can carriers, which have been recognized as highly recyclable by the Association of…
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Flip-flop artworks highlight plastic pollution
Sculptures made from discarded flip-flops salvaged from beaches across Kenya are being featured at the Frenchgate shopping centre in…
Business
Method adopts 100% recycled coastal plastic bottles for product packaging
Method, a manufacturer of eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products, has announced that all of its clear plastic bottles are now…