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How can we retrieve ocean plastic waste – and should AI help us do it?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report weighs up the pros
What is the real impact of plastic waste exports on developing countries?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction Developed countries export millions of tonnes
Mispackaged ice cream recalled as undeclared nuts risk allergic reactions
Blue Bell Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its ice cream after it was mistakenly distributed in
30% of Notting Hill Carnival’s waste collected and recycled by SUEZ
One week after Notting Hill Carnival, an annual street party celebrating Caribbean culture, SUEZ reports that it has cleaned up
EZVIZ and Plastic Bank team up to retrieve 20,000 kg of plastic waste
By partnering with Plastic Bank, EZVIZ aims to remove 20,000 kilograms of plastic waste from the environment and support
The Brief: Do single-use plastic water bottles spell disaster for tourism?
In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this article Introduction This report dives into the environmental
INC-5.2: Breaking point or turning point?
INC-5.2 was a failure – but is that necessarily a bad thing? Willemijn Peeters, founder of Searious Business, tells
INC-5.2 was a failure – what happens next?
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The Green Divide: why sustainability leaves the Global South behind
In this article Njoki Kangethe, sustainability consultant and writer at EcoNjia, details the ‘green divide’ - a gulf between how sustainability
Public consultation and call for evidence launched for Circular Economy Act
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for evidence for its upcoming Circular Economy Act, seeking input
Global Plastics Treaty calls intensify as microplastics linked to health impacts
With INC-5.2 kicking off tomorrow, WWF and the University of Birmingham underline its importance by linking micro- and
Danone sues Chobani over alleged trademark infringement in coffee packaging
Danone is filing a lawsuit against Chobani, arguing that the company has copied the slogan and packaging colours of Danone’