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Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

Whichever way you look at it, a mountain of waste polymers is likely to be one of the most lasting monuments of the 21st century. We produce some 400 million metric tons of plastics year in, year out.

16 September 2024, 10:35 IST

Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

16 September 2024, 10:35 IST

Energy security or plastic profits?

Fossil fuel and chemical industries’ interests are influencing India’s positions in various multilateral environmental and trade agreements related to climate, plastics, and chemicals.

27 March 2024, 20:53 IST

Energy security or plastic profits?

Energy security or plastic profits?

Energy security or plastic profits?

27 March 2024, 20:53 IST

No single-use plastics in K'taka govt health facilities

As per the circular, all health centres should be declared single-use plastic-free zones

15 February 2023, 23:05 IST

Single-use plastic banned in Karnataka govt health facilities

Single-use plastic banned in Karnataka govt health facilities

No single-use plastics in K'taka govt health facilities

15 February 2023, 23:05 IST

Countries split on plastics treaty in Uruguay

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saying plastics were "fossil fuels in another form," urged nations to crack down on pollution and production

03 December 2022, 06:35 IST

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

Countries split on plastics treaty in Uruguay

03 December 2022, 06:35 IST

What is single-use plastic, why is India banning it?

It is estimated that between 26 and 27 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year

29 June 2022, 09:09 IST

Explained: What is single-use plastic, why is India banning it?

Explained: What is single-use plastic, why is India banning it?

What is single-use plastic, why is India banning it?

29 June 2022, 09:09 IST

Zomato announces 100% 'plastic neutral deliveries'

'Zomato recognises that it is important to start promoting non-plastic alternatives to make them become as affordable'

22 April 2022, 09:40 IST

Zomato announces 100% 'plastic neutral deliveries' from April 2022

Zomato announces 100% 'plastic neutral deliveries' from April 2022

Zomato announces 100% 'plastic neutral deliveries'

22 April 2022, 09:40 IST

Committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEA

In order to allow for global action to take place, India agreed for setting up of an intergovernmental negotiating committee for a new international legally binding treaty

01 March 2022, 16:50 IST

Committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEA

Committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEA

Committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEA

01 March 2022, 16:50 IST

Only 9% of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

A OECD report found that 460 million tonnes of plastics were used last year, the number nearly doubling since 2000

22 February 2022, 12:25 IST

Only 9% of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

Only 9% of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

Only 9% of plastic recycled worldwide: OECD

22 February 2022, 12:25 IST

'Plastic, chemical pollution beyond Earth's safe limit'

Today, the total weight of plastic on Earth is now four times the biomass of all living animals

15 February 2022, 04:37 IST

Plastic, chemical pollution beyond planet's safe limit: Study

Plastic, chemical pollution beyond planet's safe limit: Study

'Plastic, chemical pollution beyond Earth's safe limit'

15 February 2022, 04:37 IST

News in Pics, Feb 4, 2022: Best pics from around the world

04 February 2022, 03:13 IST

News in Pics, Feb 4, 2022: Best pics from around the world

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News in Pics, Feb 4, 2022: Best pics from around the world

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News in Pics, Feb 4, 2022: Best pics from around the world

04 February 2022, 03:13 IST