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OPINION: Planet vs Plastics — A multi-stakeholder approach to clean up the Earth
Life cycle assessment of plastic reveals that petroleum-based plastics can be recycled three to fou…
COVID-19 pandemic generated more than 8 million tonnes of plastic waste globally, says study
The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found th…
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World producing record amount of single-use plastic waste than ever: Minderoo Foundation report
The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers creat…
Ban on single-use plastic kicks in across India as the country recognises the choking impacts of plastic waste on the environment
India generates nearly one crore tonnes of plastic waste annually, of which around 35 lakh tonnes r…
Scientists create car parts from lemons, corn, almonds and pomegranates that are better than traditional parts
These new materials exhibited a plethora of different colours, aromas, textures and even antimicrob…
COVID-19 vaccines administered globally have produced tonnes of medical waste, almost equivalent to the weight of 800 blue whales
Nearly 87,000 tonnes of personal protective equipment (PPE) was procured between March 2020 and …
80% plastic pollution could be eradicated by 2040 with appropriate policy changes: UNEP report
To slash plastic pollution by 80 per cent globally by 2040, the report suggests first eliminating p…
Hindustan Unilever Limited’s Prabha Narsimhan shares latest steps that the company has taken towards sustainability to achieve its goal of 100% plastic waste collection by the end of 2021
HUL has taken one more step forward towards sustainability with its latest smart refilling machine
MSMEs can aid waste management in India but need more hand holding
It was less than a year ago that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the second phase of the Swac…
This Mumbai startup is making tearable laundry sheets, bamboo-based facial tissues and more to replace plastic
Beco claims to be one of the most affordable and sustainable home products companies in India.India…
RIL, one of world’s largest producers of single-use plastics, is now eyeing biodegradable, compostable plastics
RIL, one of world’s largest producers of single-use plastics, is now eyeing biodegradable, composta…
Fashion forward: These startups are converting waste into bags and clothes
People generally throw away 60% of their clothes within a year.
Single-use plastic ban drives up interest in wood, bamboo alternatives
The ban on single-use plastics has led to an increase in demand for wood and bamboo dealers as manu…
Impulse buys, fast fashion end up in landfills and stay intact for 200 years
Did you know that 99% of what we buy ends up in the trashcan within the first six months, which is …
World’s richest cricket board and league are trying to be sustainable and carbon-neutral in a cricket-crazy nation! Here’s how they plan to achieve it
Estimates suggest that a cricket field requires 15,000-20,000 litres of water every day, which can …
Takeouts without plastics is impractical now say restaurants with ‘few or no’ eco-friendly options
Takeouts without plastics is impractical now say restaurants with ‘few or no’ eco-friendly options
Goldman Sachs is banning plastic straws - and it's part of the firm's grand scheme to cut down on waste
In September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at red…
Dakin Campbell
Scientists accidentally discovered a mutant enzyme that could help the world eliminate plastic waste
Right now, plastic bottles that are recycled can only be turned into opaque fibres, which can then …
Alexandra Ma
COVID-19: Delhi's bio-medical waste treatment facilities under pressure due to increased load
SMS Water Grace collects COVID bio-medical waste from government hospitals, including LNJP and Safd…
PTI
Kroger is making an unprecedented move to kill plastic bags
"In 2015, plastic consumption worldwide totaled 300 million metric tonnes," Business Insider's Hila…