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 …
Concerted actions vital to accelerate shift towards ‘plastic-free’ living
Crux of this problem lies in a lack of public awareness regarding the detrimental impact of plastic waste and a corresponding deficiency in …
Kerala has taken a bold step with its ban on single-use plastics
Whether it will be successful remains to be seen; however, it is a praiseworthy step nonetheless
Plastic waste management: What can India learn from other countries
Some countries succeeded in tackling th eplastic problem, while some took a step ahead before slipping back
Perfect decomposition: This Goa startup’s alternative to plastic wrappers is made of corn starch
Plastic alternatives have increasingly gained focus in recent years, amid reduced use of the products made by the polluting material
Single-use plastics: A make or break ban
Plastic items difficult to collect or recycle should be eliminated from use. This is where the current ban, however limited, fits in
How China plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2025
However, it must ensure fair practices to achieve environmentally-driven, economically viable expectations
Why NGT rap on Amazon, Flipkart on 16-yr-old's petition is significant
Green bench directive against e-commerce giants come at a time when plastic waste is choking us
Coca-Cola yet again top global plastic polluter
In 2019, 11,732 pieces of Coke-branded plastic waste was identified from 37 countries. Last year, the beverages brand accounted for 9,216 pieces …
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
UN Environment Assembly focuses on moving faster towards Sustainable Development Goals
Ministers and delegates from 170 countries put their minds together to set global Green agenda
Why plastic piling in oceans post COVID-19 needs urgent attention
At least 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year globally, 40% of which is single-use plastic
Cool packaging: IIT Kharagpur has a new use for cucumber peels
Cellulose nanomaterial developed from the peels has strength and elongation, could replace single-use plastic, according to researchers
10 methods companies bet on to cut single-use plastic use
Several firms claim to have either started or plan to use eco-friendly cutlery, recycled plastic, biodegradable lids and other ways firms are …
Why agri plastics are bigger threats than they appear to be
Just 1 kg of thin mulching sheets is enough to cover and contaminate as much as 700 square feet of agricultural land
Without new policies, plastic consumption across G20 countries to double by 2050: Report
Only a combination of existing policies along with new ones can arrest the trend & slow consumption
India among the 12 countries responsible for 52% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report
Plastics not designed for circular use must be phased out, report notes
Plastic-free planet: Negotiations on Global Plastics Treaty underway, the story so far
This meeting is the international community’s chance set the stage for negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution
Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
As recently as in 2018, the FSSAI had banned the use of recycled plastic or newspaper for packaging of food items
On the cards in Kerala: A clean, green Lok Sabha polls
Kerala Suchitwa Mission Executive Director R Ajay Kr Verma says mass involvement most crucial
Tiles made from plastic and fly ash: A waste-to-wealth approach
Tiles manufactured using fly ash and plastics are cost-effective and help save irrigable topsoil
Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Packaging, which is almost 60% of India’s plastic waste, has not been listed to be phased out
Freedom from single-use plastics: A dream or an achievable target?
After Modi in his August 15 address appealed to make India free from single-use plastics, the country now needs a robust roadmap to weed it out
Microplastics time-bomb: Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
Understanding source, distribution of plastics can help target priority areas to implement mitigation policies