Government ‘needs to legislate for consistent recycling labelling’ – OPRL Rebecca Herbert September 12, 2021 OPRL, the UK’s world-leading resources and recycling not-for-profit, is today (8 September) launching its #MakeItEasy campaign, spearheading a broad coalition....
Sunlight can break down marine plastic into tens of thousands of chemical compounds Rebecca Herbert September 12, 2021 Sunlight was once thought to only fragment plastics in the marine environment into smaller particles that chemically resemble the original....
Social cost of plastic made in 2019 is more than India’s GDP, says WWF report Rebecca Herbert September 06, 2021 Societies are failing to account for the full cost of plastic’s life cycle, the report says.
Tired Earth: An Interview with Angela Haseltine Pozzi, Founder and Artistic Director of the Washed Ashore Project Angela Haseltine Pozzi August 25, 2021 Angela’s work as an artist and educator gained new focus in 2010 when she founded the non-profit Washed Ashore: Art....
Japan to oblige businesses to reduce 12 disposable plastic items Hannah Steiner August 25, 2021 Japan will oblige business operators to reduce the provision of 12 disposable plastic items such as spoons and straws from....
Study Says Up to 75% Of Plastics From Detergent Pods Enter The Environment, Industry Says They Safely Biodegrade Rebecca Herbert August 11, 2021 The pods aren’t necessarily an eco-friendly option for your washing machine or dishwasher.
UNEP Says A Global Agreement is Needed to Address PPE Selva Ozelli August 05, 2021 There is a need to establish a coherent and effective framework to promote exchanges and cooperation, while keeping in mind....
Plastic waste could soon be causing ‘irreversible damage’ to the environment Hannah Steiner July 27, 2021 Plastic pollution is a global problem and it’s reaching such proportions that we may not be able to reverse its....