Category : Plastics


200+ lobbyists at UN plastic talks hinder progress

Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.

Lichfield man caught fly-tipping faces court

A man from Lichfield was caught on camera illegally dumping waste, leading to a court trial. The footage went viral, sparking outrage over fly-tipping in the UK.

Vape waste crisis hits UK beaches

Beach clean volunteers report a sharp rise in disposable vapes littering UK coastlines, raising environmental and health concerns.

Dutch shops pay cash for plastic waste returns

The Netherlands introduces an innovative scheme where shoppers can return plastic waste to stores in exchange for cash, aiming to boost recycling rates and reduce environmental pollution.

PFAS in plastics linked to diabetes risk

New research reveals a troubling connection between PFAS chemicals in everyday plastics and increased diabetes risk, urging immediate regulatory action.

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