plastic pollution
The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…
The Struggle for Sustainable Recycling in Southeast Asia
December 2, 2024 – Southeast Asia Grapples with Plastic Pollution Amid Recycling Challenges Southeast Asia is in the spotlight due to its pressing plastic pollution issue. The region’s lack of recycling infrastructure has become a major bottleneck in handling the massive influx of waste from developed countries. A 2023 study revealed that Indonesia, the Philippines,…
Plastic Pollution Crisis: INC-5 Kicks Off with High Stakes and Tight Deadline
November 26, 2024 – With Just a Week Left to Secure New Global Plastic Pollution Agreement, INC-5 Kicks Off in South Korea As the countdown to November 25, 2025, looms large, marking the deadline for nations to forge a new international pact on plastic pollution, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has…
Extended Producer Responsibility: A Global Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution
October 22, 2024 – Plastic, a staple of modern life, permeates our daily routines at an unprecedented pace, from smartphones to clothing, furniture to food packaging. However, the environmental issues it poses have become increasingly severe. Alarming statistics reveal that the global annual generation of plastic waste is spiraling, with projections indicating a surge to…