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Canada bans some single-use plastics; are takeout containers enough?

Corporate Knights

Two and a half years of pandemic living has left the planet with a major plastic hangover. billion plastic grocery bags. million tonnes of plastic waste, but environmental advocates point out a troubling fact: the ban is aimed at just roughly 5% of Canada’s swelling plastic stream. billion straws and 15.5

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How the world is dealing with plastic pollution

Sustainability Matters

CSIRO has published a book shining a light on how communities across the globe are dealing with the plastic pollution crisis. Denise Hardesty, CSIRO scientist and editor, said plastic pollution is a planetary crisis that the world is taking notice of. Ocean Sole is turning the discarded thongs into artworks.

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DP World Champions Global Water Stewardship on World Water Day

3BL Media

Initiated by the United Nations, World Water Day celebrates this vital resource while sounding an urgent call to action against the growing water crisis. These activities include: Hosting a school hygiene workshop in Karachi, India, where our team taught 72 schoolchildren about the importance of hand washing and general personal hygiene.

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The Role of Partnerships in Tackling Climate Change

3BL Media

As a global challenge, the climate crisis calls for businesses and countries to move beyond their siloed approaches, commitments, and climate pledges to fully embrace sustainability. At SAP Labs India, 97% of the energy consumed at the Bengaluru campus comes from green energy sources.

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Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic

Envirotec Magazine

An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The research highlights that in recent years, several forms of cleanup devices have been developed to remove plastics from the environment.

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Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails

GreenBiz

It's time to value waste collectors for their pivotal role in the plastic supply chain. How do we innovate our way out of the climate crisis? Safety and performance in recycled plastics. Episode 235: The value of informal waste collectors, reusable packaging prevails. Heather Clancy. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 02:00. Week in Review.

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Global Citizen Returns to Australia With the First International Edition of Global Citizen Now

3BL Media

Hosted at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park, the summit will drive action on the climate crisis, gender inequity, innovations in health systems and fighting food insecurity, as Australia hosts ASEAN leaders in Melbourne.