Financing the end of plastic pollution
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NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Sponsored: The Global Plastics Treaty must include a financing plan that supports the countries most impacted by plastic pollution and least equipped to deal with it.
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Report reveals hypocrisy of world’s biggest plastic polluters
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
A new report from advocacy group The Changing Markets Foundation appears to reveal how, behind a veil of nice-sounding initiatives and commitments to address the plastics crisis – the plastics industry, consumer brands and retailers have obstructed and undermined proven legislative solutions to the crisis for decades.
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Initiative turns marine plastic pollution into reusable PPE
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2020
The two groups have combined already-established and community-led marine debris and plastic waste interception programmes from the Dominican Republic with a UK volunteer network producing sustainable eye protection. Through this collaboration, plastic trash will protect lives instead of destroying it.”
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The US is a plastic mismanagement leader
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
One of the world's biggest contributors to the plastic crisis has yet to pass meaningful federal regulation on plastic pollution, but a new bill may change that.
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Taming plastic waste with silica plastic blocks
Inhabitat - Innovation
JUNE 23, 2020
In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, India-based company Rhino Machines has invented a way of using plastic to make construction blocks. The silica plastic blocks (SPBs) are strong enough to build a house and can be useful in reducing world pollution problems.
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The U.S. Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Plastics Pact launches new initiative to redesign the plastics value chain at Circularity 20. recycling system had been a mess for far longer — seeing as the country never fully developed the infrastructure to recycle anywhere near the amount of plastic waste it produces. Plastics Pact. Holly Secon. Of course, the U.S.
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How much will we sacrifice for plastics?
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Cancer Alley, an 85-mile stretch along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, is home to over 200 plastic and petrochemical plants — and some of the most polluted air in the U.S.
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Here's how we can maximize the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to end plastic pollution
GreenBiz
APRIL 23, 2024
plastic treaty talks begin their crucial next-to-last round, how can we ensure the opportunity to end plastic pollution progresses in a way that is ambitious, effective and fair? As the U.N.
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Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Single-use plastic is one of the most pressing environmental problems the world is facing, yet plastic continues to be sold to millions of consumers every single year. It ends up in landfills, on beaches and in oceans, creating a huge plastic pollution problem.
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Survey identifies significant micro plastic pollution on summit of Snowdon
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2021
Geoscience technology firm CGG has conducted a microplastics pollution survey as part of a scoping study into whether it would be possible to create a “Plastic Free zone” on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This workflow can be used to calculate the volume, size and shape of plastic particles within a sample.
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Business should take these 3 actions to bolster the global plastics treaty
GreenBiz
MAY 10, 2024
Fresh from the treaty talks in Ottawa, two new reports outline a path forward in the fight against plastic pollution.
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Top 3 plastic polluters are CocaCola, PepsiCo and Nestle. Again.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Let's see who this year's top plastic polluters are. May we have the envelope, please?
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Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 2, 2021
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published on 2 July in Science. “The world promotes technological solutions for recycling and to remove plastic from the environment. .
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These innovations pull plastic pollution from rivers before it reaches the ocean
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2022
Over 90 percent of ocean plastic waste comes from just 10 rivers. But innovative businesses are deploying low-cost, low-tech solutions to stop them.
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Achieving Plastics Circularity: Technology and Partnerships to Close the Loop
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Advanced recycling methods have the potential to vastly increase the amount of plastic that gets recycled into feedstock and new products.
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Is Coca-Cola the worst plastic polluter in the UK?
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2023
PepsiCo, McDonald's, Nestlé and others were also featured among the "Dirty Dozen" report on plastic litter by Surfers Against Sewage.
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These innovations pull plastic pollution from rivers before it reaches the ocean —here’s how
GreenBiz
MARCH 11, 2022
Over 90% of ocean plastic waste comes from just 10 rivers. But innovative businesses are deploying low-cost, low-tech solutions to stop them.
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Plastic pollution in the ocean may harbour novel antiobiotics
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 13, 2022
Plastic pollution in the ocean may serve as a source for novel antibiotics, according to a new student-led study conducted in collaboration with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The researchers isolated 5 antibiotic producing bacteria from ocean plastic, including strains of Bacillus, Phaeobacter and Vibrio. for 90 days.
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The Australian government unveils plan to end plastic pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
MARCH 15, 2021
With the National Plastic Plan, Australia aims to address challenges with biodegradable, recyclable and compostable plastics.
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As plastics pile up, can 'advanced' recycling cut the waste?
GreenBiz
JUNE 30, 2023
Proponents of pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will reduce plastic pollution. But critics say it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels.
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Failure is an option: We already know the outcome of global plastic waste negotiations
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2024
meeting in November will likely fail to produce a binding international treaty that will reverse the growing trend of plastic pollution. Delegates at the final U.N.
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Preserving the Value of Our Ocean by Preventing Plastic Waste
GreenBiz
MARCH 22, 2022
This panel will highlight the challenges and opportunities for the GreenBiz community to engage in the fight against plastic pollution and further the circular economy. What does it take to build global projects through partnerships with investors, businesses and nonprofits?
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An idea for solving the plastics crisis
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
An idea for solving the plastics crisis. A major problem with behavior-change programs in the waste industry is that they rely on consumers being taught to feel the guilt of plastic in the ocean, and the harm to turtles and whales. percent of America’s plastic waste is actually recycled. Sara Kingman. Tue, 09/15/2020 - 01:30.
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Coca-Cola is cleaning up river plastic pollution worldwide
Inhabitat - Innovation
JANUARY 13, 2022
City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution. Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup selected the C?n River in C?n The global partnership between the two organizations will implement advanced technology to intercept and clean up waste in some of the world’s major rivers.
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Lionfish leather, pollution-free plastic and more: What's your pick?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Five startups vying for exposure and support at Bloom 23 made rapid pitches for their tech to protect nature and boost biodiversity.
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Plastic pollution is growing relentlessly as waste management and recycling fall short, says OECD
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The world is producing twice as much plastic waste as two decades ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfill, incinerated or leaking into the environment, and only 9% successfully recycled, according to a new OECD report. Almost half of all plastic waste is generated in OECD countries, according to the Outlook.
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Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil and plastic industries invested millions of U.S. dollars into misleading the public about the recycling of plastics. As a good citizen, you sort your trash, thinking that the plastic will be recycled to reduce pollution.
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Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and floating in waterways. Environmentally conscious companies are looking for ways to clean up the mess while simultaneously seeking out methods to recycle products into other products.
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Chemicals could undercut a global plastics treaty
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Plastics are complex materials. A recent study has identified more than 10,000 chemical substances that may have been used in plastic production, resulting in plastics that may contain a wide range of chemical substances. Chemical diversity as a problem to solve plastic pollution.
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Adidas 100% recycled jacket is solving plastic pollution
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 14, 2021
When that stylish jacket is made with ocean plastic, it's world-changing. When Adidas releases a new jacket, it's hot fashion news. The Terrex MyShelter PrimaLoft Hooded Jacket has classic Adidas styling and all the good looks you could want.
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Are you up for the Plastic Free July challenge?
Inhabitat - Innovation
JULY 1, 2020
The global movement is asking people around the world to be part of the plastic pollution solution.
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Where does your waste plastic go? This guide can help businesses develop the details
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2020
The Plastic Leak Project, created by Quantis in partnership with 35 organizations, takes a science-based approach to understanding plastic pollution in order to help companies reduce their waste flows.
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Ottawa talks signal progress toward plastic treaty, but delegations must pick up pace
GreenBiz
MAY 28, 2024
With time running out to agree on a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution, delegates must hold firm on ambition and drive momentum heading into the final round of negotiations.
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The End of Plastic Pollution: How Business Can Operationalize Circularity
GreenBiz
MARCH 27, 2024
Date/Time: April 30, 2024 (11AM-12PM ET / 8-9AM PT) As the global UN Plastics Treaty enters the final stages of negotiations, organizations must rethink single-use plastics, evaluate how to operationalize circularity, and irrevocably shift business models.
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World needs ambitious target of 0% new plastic waste by 2040
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The United Nations is being urged to make a bold pledge and set a target of zero for new plastic pollution by 2040 in its upcoming Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Plastic production and subsequent pollution are key drivers of climate change, the focus of discussion at COP27 in Egypt this week.
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Only 1% of global rivers contribute 80% of riverine plastic pollution to oceans
Inhabitat - Innovation
MAY 3, 2021
Most riverine plastic that flows into the oceans comes from just 1% of rivers worldwide.
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The Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from rivers
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 29, 2019
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The Ocean Cleanup team is widening efforts by addressing the main entry point of litter — rivers.
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Plastic pollution is bad, but how exactly is it linked to climate change?
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
It's a burning problem, among others.
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How will the world rule on plastic? Read this draft treaty's fine print
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Governments around the world are securing their travel visas, rallying their best nerds and sharpening their pencils for the next big United Nations meeting on plastic pollution.
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Scientists warn we are now entering the plastic age
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Water bottles, lunch bags and clothing laced with microfibers: welcome to what some are calling the "plastic age." A recent study reports plastic pollution caused by people is so all encompassing it’s deposited itself into our fossil record. Related: But this didn’t occur overnight as contamination has been building since 1945.
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