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Here’s how to design an effective treaty to curb plastic pollution globally
By 2025, 100 million to 250 million metric tons of plastic waste could enter the ocean each year, scientists say.
French ban on plastic packaging risks jeopardising circularity efforts
The ban neglects supermarkets’ initiatives in creating loops for a range of products to recycle plastic packaging.
The Maldives is taking steps to eliminate plastic waste
A scientific tool will help the government and other stakeholders in the country to reduce plastic waste by 85% by 2030.
Study adds to evidence linking plastics, antibiotic resistance
New research builds on previous work to identify a link between microplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance.
Litter hotspots around the world follow distinct patterns
Coastal litter is a big environmental problem. But how does this litter differ around the world, and why?
Plastic nets harm seals in Africa, but volunteers do their best to help
Discarded fishing lines and nets can cause serious injuries to the mammals and even lead to their deaths.