Plastic Waste

A WWF report warns that the global plastic pollution crisis is showing no signs of slowing down, with more microplastics entering the environment

Caro Water has come out with India’s first eco-friendly drinking water box. But their long-term goal is to tackle plastic waste

In a new study, researchers say marine plastic pollution has created a potential ‘evolutionary trap’ for juvenile turtles

The 'Clean Up Kayak' waste collection tours are likely to collect 200 kg of rubbish and discarded plastic this month

French ocean adventurer Yvan Bourgnon and his team of designers hope to have a working prototype ready by 2024

Plastic pollution continues to have a devastating impact on the planet. A look at four podcasts that explore this topic

The government believes since access to water is a fundamental right, a ban cannot be imposed on the sale of waterIndia generates approximately 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste daily, which makes it the 15th largest plastic waste generator globally

The categories cover everything from pillows to toothbrushes as the town aims to recycle all its wasteThe process can be onerous -- not only are there dozens of separate categories, but items like plastic bags and bottles must be washed and dried to facilitate recycling

Coca-Cola, the world's largest soft drink maker, was the top waste producer, Greenpeace said, with Coke-branded plastic trash found in 40 of the 42 countries

EU proposals call for banning plastic cotton buds, cutlery, plates, straws, drink stirrers and balloon sticks, but it did not set a deadline