Our roundup of the month’s most important stories
New York state sues PepsiCo for plastic pollution
New York State is suing the multinational drinks company for plastic pollution. Brand Audits are being used as evidence in the case as the New York attorney general demands they reduce plastic packaging and pay for damages to health and the environment.
EU agrees to ban waste exports to Global South
The EU is assuming responsibility for its plastic waste. Once formally approved, new rules will stop all exports to non-OECD countries for five years and limit them elsewhere.
Plastics treaty must not go the way of the climate convention
Trash Hero reports from the latest Global Plastics Treaty talks in Nairobi. Despite a frustrating end to the event, our latest blogpost explains how there is still hope for progress.
Plastic credits are a “get out of jail free” card
A new report explains how the unregulated system of plastic offsetting allows industries to keep polluting.
In India, reuse systems will cut plastic, create jobs and income.
A new study on 80,000 street vendors in Kolkata, India, proves a strong business case for system change. It finds that reuse systems will cut plastic and create jobs and income.
Stop buying plastic advent calendars!
The Christmas countdown, embraced by people around the world, creates a staggering amount of unnecessary plastic waste every year. To reduce plastic waste in the festive season, read our 5 tips here.
What do you think about these stories? Let us know in the comments!
Join the conversation