Our roundup of the month’s most important stories
It’s scientifically proven: cleanups make a real impact!
We’ve always known it, but it’s now been scientifically proven – beach cleanups matter! New research shows that cleanups “rapidly and drastically” reduce the amount of plastic particles that end up in the environment.
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN Environment chief
The UN Environment Chief, Ingrid Anderson, says we need to rethink how we produce and use plastic completely. Recycling is not enough.
Stop microwaving plastic right now!
Want to reduce the amount of microplastics you’re consuming? Then stop microwaving your food in plastic! A recent report shows that even “microwave safe” plastic releases billions of nanoplastics.
China finds that incineration conflicts with zero waste goals
As part of their plan to implement more zero waste policies, China has been sorting waste for the last four years. This has caused some of their incineration plants to stop working due to a shortage of fuel
The world is tackling plastic pollution. Where is fashion?
Negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are moving ahead quickly but the clothes industry is strangely silent
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