Our roundup of the month’s most important stories
Coca-Cola plastic production up by 8.8% in one year
Coca-Cola claims to be addressing their plastic problem, but last year they produced an extra 236,000 tons of single-use packaging! Is this to be expected? Or are they taking greenwashing to the next level? Read the full story here
Can the UN treaty really stop plastic pollution?
Discussions about the global plastics treaty have begun at a UN summit in Uruguay. However, researchers warn that a lack of data will make implementing any regulations difficult. Do you think the treaty will work?
Most “home compostable” plastics don’t break down
A new study has found that plastics advertised as “home compostable” don’t in fact break down! They leave plastic scraps which pollute soil and could end up in the food chain. Have you tried to put any of these in your compost bin?
Blue whales biggest consumers of microplastics
Blue whales – the largest animal on the planet – consume over 10 million pieces of plastic daily. They are filter feeders, and dense plastic pollution in the water column means their intake is massive. How can we protect these beautiful creatures?
Plastics on track to account for 20% of oil and gas
At current levels of production, the plastics industry will account for 20% of oil and gas use by 2050, making it impossible to keep global warming below the 1.5C target. Reducing the production of plastic is one of the only ways we can limit climate change. How can this be made a priority?
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