How plastics affect our daily life
Before the advent of plastics, consider what your grandparents did. They would carry their purchases home in their own bags—typically made of cotton or jute—and then wash and dry them so they would be ready for use again. They also employed bottles and glass and steel vessels. But now that we live in the plastic …
The Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life
Plastic pollution wreaks havoc on marine life, with millions of tons of plastic debris in oceans. Sea creatures ingest or get entangled in plastic, often leading to injury or death. Urgent global action is essential to safeguard marine ecosystems and the creatures that depend on them. Plastic pollution is a grave threat to our oceans …
Environmental Consequences of Disposable Plastics
Disposable plastics have become an integral part of modern life, but their convenience comes at a significant environmental cost. These single-use plastics, such as bags, bottles, straws, and packaging materials, have a devastating impact on the environment. Here, we delve into the environmental consequences of disposable plastics and why it’s imperative to address this issue. …
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Xampla Launches Morro Brand to Bolster Use of Plastic Alternatives
Xampla, a leader in natural materials packaging based in Cambridge, UK, has revealed its first ever consumer brand – Morro. The “Morro marque” will indicate where high-performing, sustainable, plant-based materials have been used to make products in a way that is good for the planet. The announcement comes as a survey of 2,000 UK adults …
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PLASTICS, CLOTHING, AND CLIMATE INJUSTICE
Countries around the world are experiencing more environmental issues each year as climate change presents new challenges and exacerbates familiar ones. However, the causes and effects of these problems are not equally distributed. The Global North — also known as post-industrial or developed countries — are more responsible for emissions and pollution. However the effects …
India among the 12 countries responsible for 52% of the world’s mismanaged plastic waste:
Of the 159 million tonnes of plastics (which can be used only for a short time) to be produced globally in 2023, 43 per cent (68.5 million tonnes) will end up causing pollution, the report pointed out. This day, which is just four days ahead of Earth Overshoot Day on August 2, is a wake-up call to …
The role of biodegradable materials in reducing medical plastics waste.
In recent years, the growing concerns over environmental sustainability have prompted a critical examination of the impact of plastic waste on our planet. Nicolle Portilla, marketing manager, ZeroWaste Partnerships and RTS, explores the importance of materials’ roles in reducing medical plastic waste. While plastics have undoubtedly revolutionised various industries, the healthcare sector, for example, there …
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE IMPACT OF PLASTICS ON HUMAN HEALTH
From production to disposal, plastics wreak havoc on human, plant, and animal health and cause immense amounts of waste in our ecosystems, clogging our land, air, and waterways. Plastic pollution in particular poses a serious threat to all life on Earth because of the toxic nature of the chemical additives used during the production process. Recent …
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Chennai Corporation launches drive to prevent use of banned plastics
The Greater Chennai Corporation on Monday launched a drive to prevent plastic pollution, seized huge quantities of plastics from commercial establishments and collected fines from violators. Meanwhile, civic officials attended a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament in Delhi on Monday in the backdrop of the audit report Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) …
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