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The solution is not to ban plastic, but to ensure that it is used responsibly and recycled properly. However, plastic recycling is a complicated issue. There are so many different grades of plastic, each requiring their own recycling process. Some of these plastic types are not even recyclable in a commercially viable manner.
Kenya – banned single-use plastic bags in 2017 and, this June, prohibited visitors from taking single-use plastics such as water bottles and disposable plates into national parks, forests, beaches, and conservation areas. Zimbabwe – introduced a ban on polystyrene food containers in 2017, with fines of between $30 to $5,000 for anyone ...
Comparing plastic to its popular alternatives. Paper and polylactic acid (PLA) are currently the two most popular alternatives to single-use plastics. While PLA is only biodegradable in industrial composting plants, both paper and bioderived plastics like PLA and many other “plant-based” compostable alternatives could be major greenhouse ...
There's a global battle against single-use plastics, particularly when it comes to the once-ubiquitous plastic bag. A new report from UN Environment and WRI found that at least 127 countries (of 192 reviewed) have adopted some form of legislation to regulate plastic bags as of July 2018. These policies range from outright bans in the Marshall ...
Ella Daish. Ella Daish is campaigning for the removal of plastic from menstruation products, which are a major source of plastic pollution. Her campaign has so far led to three major UK retailers ditching plastic tampon applicators. Ella sat down for an interview with the World Economic Forum to discuss her activism and why it is so important.
As the oceans move plastics around, plastic waste has become a global phenomenon, needing a global plan of action implemented by people and supply chains worldwide. As Peru’s Minister of Environment, Modesto Montoya, highlights, “Because plastic pollution is a transboundary problem, it cannot be addressed individually.
According to WWF, plastic pollution levels in the sea can rise by up to 40% in these areas during peak seasons, demonstrating a direct correlation between tourism and the presence of marine litter. Indeed, research from as far back as 1997 indicated that up to 80% of waste in the ocean was made up of non-biodegradable plastic.
In our new article in the journal Marine Policy we argue plastic pollution – or more accurately the response of governments and industry to addressing plastic pollution – provides a “convenient truth” that distracts from addressing the real environmental threats such as climate change. Yes, we know plastic can entangle birds, fish and ...
The European Union (EU) is taking a significant step towards reducing plastic waste by banning single-use plastics by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader plan to make packaging more sustainable across the EU. The new rules will target various types of single-use plastic packaging, including those used for packaging for fresh fruit and ...
Barcelona-based global brewer Estrella Damm is testing 100% biodegradable natural-fibre cardboard six-pack holders. If successful, it plans to use them in the 85 countries in which it operates, eliminating 89 million plastic pack rings. Saving life in the oceans. The company says the new packaging will cut its plastic waste by more than 260 ...