It is raining plastic: 74 tonnes of microplastics fell from the air on Auckland in 2020
Tinier particles that are inhaled easily were found in higher quantities
In hope of a plastic waste-free island
Although Zanzibar is cashing in on tourism, it is also battling plastic menace in the form of litter consisting of discarded water bottles and …
Indonesia's ancestral community embraces drones, computers while preserving traditions
Indonesia’s Ciptagelar community, 130 km southwest of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, is in many ways both a model smart village …
Microplastic in Atlantic: Ocean lab near Bermuda Triangle
Scientists on expedition find 29 pieces of plastic, of which 23 are micro plastic, in the Atlantic Gyre
Single-use plastic bans: Research shows three ways to make them effective
Without supporting measures, or by failing to treat the ban as the beginning of a broader phase-down of plastic, banning some items does little …
Recycled plastic for food packaging: Why the new rules are shocking
The new directive by Union environment ministry overrides 2016 rules that did not permit carry bags made of recycled plastic for food items
11 billion pieces of plastic bring disease threat to coral reefs
Coral reefs in the Asia-Pacific have been deluged with an estimated 11.1 billion pieces of plastic waste, increasing the risk of coral disease …
China bans foreign waste – but what will happen to the world's recycling?
The world's largest recyclable materials importer will leave other countries searching for alternative waste management solutions
Microplastics and nanoplastics are an emerging threat to cardiovascular health
Their small size enables easy absorption & distribution, allowing them to penetrate highly vascularised organs like the heart
Great Pacific Garbage Patch ‘much larger’ than earlier estimated
The garbage patch is largely made up of tiny bits of plastic trapped by ocean currents
Nigeria well placed to beat plastic pollution: Vice President
Government and corporations have started working on different programmes aimed at reducing plastic pollution
‘The world doesn’t need a treaty on plastic waste reduction’
UNEP chief Erik Solheim, during his visit to India, the global host for World Environment Day, says unlike climate change, plastic waste can be …
States not complying with NGT orders to manage waste: CPCB
Lack a holistic way to manage waste and information gap were the main shortcomings
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 11, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Life of Plastic: India’s petrochemical industry is a part of its ‘polymer problem’, says CSE; yet it is encouraged
India plans to position itself as a major exporter of basic petrochemicals, CSE’s new report hints
Waste and sanitation in news on April 17
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around water and sanitation
Why eat plastic?
New research reveals animals and marine species consume plastic debris because it smells and looks like a delicious meal
Draft extended producer responsibility policy: How gaps in achieving fundamental goals can be closed
The draft incorporates important objectives but leaves out some fundamental ones
Plastic-free planet: Like-minded group of countries demand changes to zero draft
First day did not progress to contact group discussions
India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
Several items that fall within Centre's definition of single-use plastic not included
Plastic pellets on the beaches of Maharashtra: Should we be worried?
International Maritime Organization should classify plastic pellets as environmentally hazardous due to the chemicals that are added to them and …
UNEA 5.2: Support technological transfer for enhancing circular economy, says EU
United States, Argentina sought clarity on implementation of producer’s responsibilities
Rewind 2018: How India dealt with its waste
India has policies to deal with all kinds of waste but implementation is weak and not monitored effectively
UK changes its waste strategy for circular economy with Brexit
Maximise the value of resource use, and minimise adverse environmental impacts, aims new waste strategy of UK
Go circular to end plastic pollution, UNEP report urges ahead of global meet
Any delays in executing necessary shifts mean higher costs and an additional 80 million tonnes of plastic pollution, it says