All posts tagged "plastics"
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92पर्यावरणDTE Coverage: Plastic’s toxic trail
The Panipat industrial cluster visited by Down To Earth. Photo: Vikas Choudhary / CSE Plastic’s toxic trail: ‘Indispensable’ polymer’s health impacts all-pervasive;...
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We, who suffer most due to plastics, must not be overlooked in talks, say indigenous peoples
Activists want negotiators to focus on a human rights-based approach as they deliberate on a plastics treaty; this includes centering knowledge, voices...
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Do countries agree on emissions and releases of plastics across their life cycles?
China and Iran do not agree that plastics pollute during their production, manufacturing and distribution phase. Both countries have suggested a focus...
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What are the issues within global trade in plastics?
Trade policies and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the movement of plastics and plastic waste across borders A big stock...
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What are country stances on alternative plastics?
While alternative plastics play a role in addressing the plastic problem, their widespread adoption may necessitate investment in waste management infrastructure for...
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Arctic a ‘hemispheric sink’ for chemicals & plastics; 13 million people in region at risk, says report
Document calls for Just Transition framework; reconnecting with traditional values of Arctic indigenous peoples Two Arctic foxes at a garbage dump...
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UNEA-6 delegates want more action on plastics, Paris Agreement
Some countries complained final Ministerial Declaration doesn’t explicitly call for expedited reaching of the much anticipated legally binding agreement on ending plastic pollution...
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Report raises concern on India’s reliance on single-use plastics; cites study to support reuse systems
The Zero Waste Europe-NHF study cited encompassed the perspectives of street vendors, customers and policy makers across Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi Nagpur and...
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Reuse should be central component of legally binding treaty on plastics, say speakers
Panelists at side event held on first day of meet hope an agreement is reached quickly Photo: @andersen_inger / X Reuse should...
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Fifteen non-profits take fresh legal action against Europe’s biggest plastics project
This marks a new phase in the over three-year long legal battle against INEOS’ ‘Project One’, a €3 billion plastic project in...
