Financing the end of plastic pollution
GreenBiz
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.
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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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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Fears grow over rising number of oil lobbyists at UN plastic pollution talks
The Guardian: Energy
APRIL 25, 2024
Proposed global treaty to curb production represents challenge to producers of fossil fuels, from which most plastics are made The number of fossil fuel and petrochemical industry lobbyists at UN talks to agree the first global treaty to cut plastic pollution has increased by more than a third, according to an analysis.
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The more plastic companies make, the more they pollute
Grist
APRIL 24, 2024
The more plastic a company makes, the more pollution it creates. Researchers from a dozen universities around the world found that, for every 1 percent increase in the amount of plastic a company uses, there is an associated 1 percent increase in its contribution to global plastic litter.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Activists want 3 things from the Global Treaty on Plastic Pollution. Will they get them?
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2024
Consumer packaged goods companies, chemical producers and the oil industry are in the crosshairs of watchdogs in Ottawa.
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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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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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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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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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Natural clean-up: Bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 27, 2022
A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs. The bacteria break down the carbon compounds in plastic to use as food for their growth.
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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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How Cities are Leading in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
The City Fix
JUNE 8, 2023
“Plastic kills, and the damages of plastic pollution have no borders. We cannot beat plastic pollution if we don’t tackle climate change, environmental loss and food crises at the same time.” That was the powerful message Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.
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Global Plastics Treaty: 160 financial institutions call for 'binding rules' to tackle plastic pollution
Business Green
APRIL 19, 2024
Companies with $15.5tr in combined assets call on governments to deliver ambitious new treaty to tackle pollution across the entire plastic value chain
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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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Brazilian group presents novel method of analyzing microplastic pollution
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 6, 2023
The last decade has seen some progress with studying plastic pollution, but there are still significant challenges, such as a lack of comparability of reported results, especially when it comes to microplastic particles. Few studies of pollution by MPs have been published in Brazil, especially regarding inland aquatic areas.
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Problem Plastics Are Poisoning People and Polluting the Planet
NRDC onEarth
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Plastic polymers, chemical additives, and plastic products that pose the greatest hazards and/ or are unnecessary should be phased out.
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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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Study pinpoints pathways to boost plastic waste recycling globally
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A new study highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally. These countries have plastic recycling rates of up to 10 per cent. Examples of countries include Indonesia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Examples of countries include the UK, India and Turkey.
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Congress: Protect the Clean Air Act from Plastic Polluters
NRDC onEarth
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Congress’ critical role in addressing the plastic crisis: Don't support plastic polluters' plans to remove Clean Air Act restrictions on incinerating plastic.
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Retention ponds can reduce tyre particle pollution
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 2, 2024
The study also found that tyre wear particles significantly outweighed other forms of microplastics, such as plastic fibres and fragments, in the samples collected but that they were also removed in far greater quantities. He added: “Tyre particles are thought to be among the greatest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide.
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Plastic is changing the behaviour of the world’s river sediment
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 25, 2023
A University of Leicester academic has led a study which appears to find that plastic pollution is changing the way riverbeds behave. The research led the team to establish a novel branch of sedimentology which looks at the interactions between plastic particles and sediment. “We
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The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets. There’s a new kid on the block of sustainability claims being made by businesses: "plastic neutrality." Thanks to the rise in plastics pledges, an emerging and undefined market for plastic offsets is just beginning to take shape. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 02/08/2021 - 01:30.
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Should we give plastic credits a chance?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 21, 2022
They could play an important role during the transition to packaging innovations that don’t lead to 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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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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Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The research highlights that in recent years, several forms of cleanup devices have been developed to remove plastics from the environment.
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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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Guide plots course to improving plastic recycling rates
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 12, 2024
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has published the first two in a series of ‘Solution Model’ playbooks, to improve the understanding of the many stakeholders across the plastic value chain about what is possible and what else is needed to drive systems change to end plastic waste in the environment and develop a circular economy for plastics.
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Group attempts to turn plastic waste into a useful soil additive
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2023
Researchers from University of California, Riverside, have detailed a method to convert plastic waste into a highly porous form of charcoal or char that has a whopping surface area of about 400 square meters per gram of mass. The plastic-to-char process was developed at UC Riverside’s Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering.
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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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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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'Drenched in plastic pollution': Greenpeace protestors stage protest at Unilever HQ in London
Business Green
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Protestors have this morning scaled the London headquarters of Unilever to erect a banner highlighting the multinational's contribution to global plastic pollution.
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£400m to be invested in UK plastic recycling facilities
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Bertie Stephens, group CEO of Clean Planet Energy , said: “Clean Planet Energy’s mission is to remove over one million tonnes of non-recyclable plastic waste from our environment, every year. Clean Planet Energy’s ecoPlant is intended to process non-recyclable and hard-to-recycle waste plastics that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
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