A report from Chalkidiki highlights a growing environmental issue as plastic waste, primarily used in agriculture, clutters Nea Irakleia beach. The abandoned plastic, which spills over a three-kilometer radius, poses a serious threat to marine life and the ecosystem. Local…
On January 4, hundreds of volunteers participated in a significant beach cleanup in Bali, Indonesia, in response to what environmental NGO Sungai Watch called one of the worst plastic pollution events ever recorded on the island. Founder Gary Bencheghib reported…
A new technology, introduced by Green Hydrogen Technology (GHT), aims to convert plastic waste into hydrogen while addressing climate neutrality concerns. Located in Ebersbach, Germany, a pilot project utilizes extreme heat to break down biomass and plastics into hydrogen, with…
As concerns over plastic pollution rise, a new digital toy exchange library launched by Giorgia Anile in Ireland seeks to promote sustainability by allowing parents to donate, exchange, or find second-hand toys. With 80% of toys ending up in landfills,…
UN negotiations in South Korea aimed at establishing a binding agreement on plastic waste have concluded without consensus due to disagreements among oil-producing nations on production regulations. Over 100 countries support an ambitious agreement, but the lack of agreement means…
Negotiations in Busan, South Korea, aimed at finalizing a UN agreement to reduce plastic waste concluded without agreement among over 170 nations. Key disputes centered on production limits urged by a coalition including the EU and several Latin American countries,…
Coastwatch Ireland reports a significant decline in marine litter, with the lowest average bottle and can count in 25 years. However, founder Karin Dubsky emphasizes the need for continued efforts toward a circular economy and better management of plastics. Although…
