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    ‘New wave’ as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic

    ‘New wave’ as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic

    30 Oct 2024

    Sara Hussain, Agence France-Presse As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares — not...

    Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

    Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

    20 Sep 2024

    David Fickling, Tribune News Service Could our unshakeable addiction to plastics be broken? That’s certainly the hope of activists. The US — birthplace of the modern polymers industry, and...

    We need a radical rethink on packaging to fix climate crisis

    We need a radical rethink on packaging to fix climate crisis

    28 Aug 2024

    Thomas Khormendi, The Independent If you’re anything like me, you probably have very good intentions when it comes to packaging. You might bring your tote bag to the supermarket...

    Plastic waste an imminent threat to ecosystem, says report

    Plastic waste an imminent threat to ecosystem, says report

    17 Jun 2024

    Plastic waste is classified as one of the largest threats to the ecosystem in all its forms, due to its negative impact on soil and agricultural crops, as well...

    Dubai Municipality issues guidance for businesses on single use plastics ban

    Dubai Municipality issues guidance for businesses on single use plastics ban

    28 Mar 2024

    Gulf Today, Staff Reporter Dubai Municipality (DM) has published additional guidance for businesses on the single use plastics ban that was issued in January following a resolution by Sheikh Hamdan...

    Ajman prohibits the use of plastic bags with immediate effect

    Ajman prohibits the use of plastic bags with immediate effect

    13 Jan 2024

    Amir Al Sonny, Staff Reporter The Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman has announced prohibition of single use plastic bags in all shopping centres and sale outlets in the...

    The plastic waste management challenge

    The plastic waste management challenge

    05 Jan 2024

    The battle with plastic, a fossil-fuel byproduct which dominates many sectors of the economy from food products to fashion, is set for a stiff round of struggle in 2024 as...

    Zero plastic, zero emission to ensure strong biodiversity

    Zero plastic, zero emission to ensure strong biodiversity

    07 Jun 2023

    Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter A vendo-like machine. Plastic bottles and aluminium cans. A bit of crackling. Silence. With the world beleaguered with plastics and the Custom Market Insights having...

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    Plastic consumption on course to nearly double by 2050: Research

    27 Feb 2023

    Plastic use in G20 countries is on course to nearly double by the middle of the century unless a comprehensive and legally binding global treaty to curb consumption is...

    Plastic as art: Entire grocery store created from discards

    Plastic as art: Entire grocery store created from discards

    18 Jan 2023

    A grocery store featuring thousands of faux food items made entirely from discarded plastic bags opens Tuesday to the public, an artist's non-edible creation calling attention to the dangers...

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