Plastic Waste News
Social cost of plastic produced in 2019 more than India's GDP
A WWF report warns that the global plastic pollution crisis is showing no signs of slowing down, with more microplastics entering the environment
3 min read6 Sep 2021This Hyderabad startup delivers drinking water in paper boxes
Caro Water has come out with India’s first eco-friendly drinking water box. But their long-term goal is to tackle plastic waste
2 min read30 Aug 2021Young marine turtles are ingesting harmful levels of plastic
In a new study, researchers say marine plastic pollution has created a potential ‘evolutionary trap’ for juvenile turtles
2 min read3 Aug 2021This tour is cleaning up Sydney Harbour, one kayak at a time
The 'Clean Up Kayak' waste collection tours are likely to collect 200 kg of rubbish and discarded plastic this month
1 min read11 Feb 2021This ocean cleanup yacht can feed on plastic trash and convert it into fuel
French ocean adventurer Yvan Bourgnon and his team of designers hope to have a working prototype ready by 2024
1 min read27 Jan 2021Voices on plastic pollution
Plastic pollution continues to have a devastating impact on the planet. A look at four podcasts that explore this topic
3 min read19 Dec 2020Government plans to put companies using plastic on the radar
EPR includes selection of raw material and design to manufacture a product Plastic Waste Management Rules are central tools that the government uses to address plastic pollution in India
2 min read2 Oct 2019Government looks to junk plastic water bottles
The government believes since access to water is a fundamental right, a ban cannot be imposed on the sale of water India generates approximately 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste daily, which makes it the 15th largest plastic waste generator globally
2 min read1 Sep 2019Getting to zero: The Japan town trying to recycle all its waste
The categories cover everything from pillows to toothbrushes as the town aims to recycle all its waste The 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
3 min read16 Jun 2019Govt bans import of solid plastic waste by SEZs, EOUs
The govt has amended the hazardous and other wastes rules 2016 to include prohibition The govt amended the rules by an order to strengthen the implementation of environmentally sound management of hazardous waste in the country
1 min read6 Mar 2019