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Demonstrators In Geneva Demand Plastic Treaty
Over 190 countries will get into a huddle in Geneva, Switzerland, to break an impasse and reach an agreement over the next fortnight on the first-ever Global Plastics Treaty that will create a legally binding framework to end plastic...
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Study says humans are inhaling thousands of microplastics from air in homes and cars
A new study has found that the air in our homes and cars contains thousands of microplastics that are small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs, raising concerns about potential health impacts.
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Sobeys to stop offering plastic bags
Sobeys will be the first national grocery chain to eliminate plastic bags from its stores when it stops offering them on Friday. Environment Canada is set to release a science review backing the need for a federal ban on single-use...
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Study supports plan to ban single-use plastics
A new study backs up the government’s plan to ban single-use plastics by 2021, something some stores and shoppers are already working toward.
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Indian investigators search for cause of fatal factory fire
At least 43 people died in the four-storey New Delhi building that housed illegal manufacturing units.
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Real versus fake Christmas tree debate returns
Canadian Tire ads have reignited the debate over which Christmas tree is greener.
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SME Assembly - sustainability tops the agenda
This year the SME Assembly - the premier European event dedicated to entrepreneurs - tackled the issue of sustainability. Delegates set out to understand if companies betting on 'green' growth are making the right choice, what kind of...
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Meet the Finnish tech CEO who wants to make plastic environmentally friendly
A Finnish tech company is developing a new kind of plastic that is more environmentally friendly. The company, Woodly Oy, has been working on a carbon-neutral plastic substitute that's made out of plant cells from sustainably managed...
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Kenya Pollution: President Kenyatta vows plastic ban by 2020
Nairobi is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world and the landfill is expanding faster than the city itself.
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P.E.I. sees success with plastic bag ban
Four months after implementing a ban on single-use plastic bags, P.E.I. says it’s been a success.
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Whale sculpture washes up in the middle of Manila to highlight plight of marine life
You may not expect to see a whale in the middle of Manila but this surprising sight is how one Filipino artist chose to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution on marine life – it was constructed using the plastic waste found...
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Take a look at the plastics of the future
From food waste to woodchips, a wide selection of surprising raw materials can end up serving as an alternative to plastics. They can be biodegradable in just a few months or even compostable as opposed to the synthetic plastics, which...
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On Earth Day, Blueland Launches To Eliminate Wasteful Cleaning Products
In today’s world, recycling plastic is no longer enough for sustainability. So a new company, Blueland, is working to eliminate plastic waste altogether.
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The New Company That's Eliminating Single-Use Cleaning Products
In today’s world, recycling plastic is no longer enough for sustainability. So a new company, Blueland, is working to eliminate plastic waste altogether.
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Green campaigners accuse Nestlé over single-use plastics
A giant monster made from bits of plastic was seen on the shores of Lake Geneva this week. Greenpeace activists brought the creature to Nestlé headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland on Tuesday. The environmental group accused the company of...
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'With neo-liberal capitalism you cannot change climate goals,' says EU top job hopeful Tomic
Slovenia's Violeta Tomic, the European Left candidate for the role of European Commission President, told Euronews that "neo-liberal capitalism" makes the fight against climate change impossible. "With neo-liberal capitalism you cannot...
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When plastic is welcome
A hardly known side of plastic bottles is their share in art. Apart from being harmful to nature once thrown away, these bottles can serve as inspiration for masterpieces and can be turned into whimsical artworks. T his happened in the...
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This street art is raising attention to endangered animals by the help of plastic waste
From damaged car bumpers to industrial bin lids any waste turns out to be art in the hands of Portuguese street artist Bordalo II . He already invaded the streets of 23 countries with his portraits about endangered animals, made "with...
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This street art is raising attention to endangered animals and it is made of plastic waste
From damaged car bumpers to industrial bin lids any waste turns out to be art in the hands of Portuguese street artist Bordalo II . He already invaded the streets of 23 countries with his portraits about endangered animals, made "with...
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Just Salad Looks to 'Be Ahead of the Curve' on Sustainability
The salad chain known for its reusable bowl program is doubling down on its ambitions for a green 2019. As part of its efforts, Just Salad has appointed Janani Lee as its new chief sustainability officer. She'll lead sustainability...
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A Former Oil Exec Explains What Low Prices Mean Apart From the Pump
With oil prices nearing 18-month lows, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil, explains all the different ways the price of oil affects the every day consumer apart from at the gas pump.
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How Cheaper Oil Prices Could Backfire on the Economy
With oil prices nearing 18-month lows, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil, explains all the different ways the price of oil affects the every day consumer apart from at the gas pump.
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Former Shell Exec Explains the Problem with Low Oil Prices
With oil prices nearing 18-month lows, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil, is worried about the negative impact of lower prices. In fact, he says, if prices drop below $40 a barrel, the cost of production will exceed the...
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How the Oil Price Plunge Could Backfire on the Economy
With oil prices nearing 18-month lows, John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil, is worried about the negative impact of lower prices. In fact, he says, if prices drop below $40 a barrel, the cost of production will exceed the...