Industry must not sabotage the ban on UV-328
UV-328 is a toxic substance that the plastic industry often uses. A proposal to ban this substance under the Stockholm Convention is being challenged by industry.
Types of plastic
The European Commission and Pellet Loss
Amsterdam, January 24, 2018 — Everyday, four shipping containers spill into the sea worldwide. Sometimes, these containers are filled with […]
Plastic eating caterpillar discovered
The plastic eating caterpillar of the greater wax moth is capable of breaking down polyethylene, the most common form of […]
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BAN ON SHIPPING PLASTIC WASTE OUTSIDE THE EU
Waste exports to countries outside the EU have been curbed. The Netherlands opposes an outright ban on shipping plastic waste.
FRUSTRATION ENDS UN MEETING ON PLASTICS
Third meeting on international plastic treaty overshadowed by failed negotiations
EUROPEAN MEASURES ADOPTED TO REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC PACKAGING
New measures to reduce single-use plastic not robust enough.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi 13-19 Nov 2023
Health Scientist call for a strong Global Plastic Treaty 21 November 2023 Launch at Global Plastic Treaty In Nairobi, The […]
