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Very difficult to agree global plastics treaty this year, EU says
The UN hailed the agreement to begin negotiations as the most significant environmental deal since the 2015 Paris climate accord, seeking to tackle a source of pollution that extends from ocean trenches to mountain tops and poses risks to wildlife and human health.
19 June 2024, 08:19 IST
Very difficult to agree global plastics treaty this year, EU says
19 June 2024, 08:19 IST
Plastic positions, elastic negotiations
A treaty to curb production of plastics remains elusive due to commercial interests
06 May 2024, 22:03 IST
Plastic positions, elastic negotiations
06 May 2024, 22:03 IST
A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modelling shows
An international agreement to end plastic pollution is due to be sealed this year in Busan, South Korea. At the penultimate round of negotiations, held in Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda and Peru proposed a target to cut the weight of primary plastics produced worldwide by 40 per cent by 2040, compared with 2025.
04 May 2024, 06:11 IST
A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modelling shows
04 May 2024, 06:11 IST
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will table the legislation for England before Parliament’s summer recess in July.
22 April 2024, 10:54 IST
Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in United Kingdom
22 April 2024, 10:54 IST
Explained | What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks?
At the UN Environmental Assembly in 2022, the world's nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement by the end of 2024 to address the world's plastic pollution crisis.
22 April 2024, 04:00 IST
Explained | What do countries and companies want in global plastic treaty talks?
22 April 2024, 04:00 IST
Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it
The world needs a plan to fix its plastic problem. The United Nations has committed to delivering a legally binding Plastic Treaty by the end of 2024. This month, more than 175 governments will convene in Ottawa for the fourth and penultimate round of negotiations of the Plastic Treaty.
02 April 2024, 03:22 IST
Plastic recycling is broken. Capitalism can fix it
02 April 2024, 03:22 IST
Microplastics may pose risk to Indo-Gangetic plain: Study
As per study, microplastics were detected in the Ganga from Haridwar to Patna, with the pollutant concentration being higher during “wet (rainy) season than the dry season”.
18 March 2024, 04:30 IST
Microplastics may pose risk to Indo-Gangetic plain: Study
18 March 2024, 04:30 IST
Reliance turns plastic waste into high-quality materials for new plastic
The company is working with trusted partners to increase the production of this oil and turn the yield into circular polymers.
29 December 2023, 14:26 IST
Reliance turns plastic waste into high-quality materials for new plastic
29 December 2023, 14:26 IST
Vegetable market in Indore says no to plastic; dustbins placed outside shops
Indore has bagged the title of the cleanest city in India six times in a row and is eyeing to retain its position in 2023 as well.
10 September 2023, 09:13 IST
Vegetable market in Indore says no to plastic; dustbins placed outside shops
10 September 2023, 09:13 IST
Campaign against single-use plastic launched at HAL market in Bengaluru
05 August 2023, 22:55 IST
Campaign against single-use plastic launched at HAL market in Bengaluru
05 August 2023, 22:55 IST
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