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Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue
The study, published in the journal Science, comes ahead of the signing of the United Nations (UN) Plastics Treaty -- the world's first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
15 November 2024, 09:51 IST
Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue
15 November 2024, 09:51 IST
Tupperware Brands plans to file for bankruptcy
The home-goods brand, which has for much of a century defined food storage, is planning to enter court protection after it breached the terms of its debt and enlisted legal and financial advisers.
16 September 2024, 21:36 IST
Tupperware Brands plans to file for bankruptcy
16 September 2024, 21:36 IST
Volunteer-led initiative is attempting to make temples zero waste
They are involved in segregation and composting, and help in reducing single use plastic
11 September 2024, 00:45 IST
Volunteer-led initiative is attempting to make temples zero waste
11 September 2024, 00:45 IST
Integrated solid waste project gets approval from Karnataka govt
The BBMP has been instructed not to finalise tenders until the required land is secured.
10 September 2024, 20:09 IST
Integrated solid waste project gets approval from Karnataka govt
10 September 2024, 20:09 IST
India world’s biggest plastic polluter, says new study
The amount of plastic waste generated in India can fill up an area equivalent to 604 Taj Mahals, the study said.
04 September 2024, 17:02 IST
India world’s biggest plastic polluter, says new study
04 September 2024, 17:02 IST
Do plastics cause autism? Here’s what the latest study really says
In particular, the study focused on exposure to a component of hard plastics – bisphenol A, or BPA – in the womb and the risk of boys developing this neurodevelopmental disorder.
10 August 2024, 07:16 IST
Do plastics cause autism? Here’s what the latest study really says
10 August 2024, 07:16 IST
Mangaluru's new plastic park 55% complete: Govt
A plastic park in Ganjimutt, Mangaluru with a total cost of Rs 62.78 crore was approved in January 2022, the Minister said in her written answer in Lok Sabha.
09 August 2024, 14:28 IST
Mangaluru's new plastic park 55% complete: Govt
09 August 2024, 14:28 IST
SC expresses concern over plastic dumping on river banks and water bodies
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said there is widespread use of plastic in the areas which are to be kept free from such pollution-potential products.
06 August 2024, 17:43 IST
SC expresses concern over plastic dumping on river banks and water bodies
06 August 2024, 17:43 IST
Very difficult to agree global plastics treaty this year, EU says
The UN hailed the agreement to begin negotiations as the most significant environmental deal since the 2015 Paris climate accord, seeking to tackle a source of pollution that extends from ocean trenches to mountain tops and poses risks to wildlife and human health.
19 June 2024, 08:19 IST
Very difficult to agree global plastics treaty this year, EU says
19 June 2024, 08:19 IST
Plastic positions, elastic negotiations
A treaty to curb production of plastics remains elusive due to commercial interests
06 May 2024, 22:03 IST
Plastic positions, elastic negotiations
06 May 2024, 22:03 IST
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