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From Rivers to Oceans: Cleanup Projects Begin Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste

Growing ocean and river cleanup initiatives are helping reduce plastic pollution and providing measurable environmental benefits i...

India–Norway Partnership Strengthens Science-led Action Against Plastic Pollutio...

Two reports named ‘Plastic Waste Strategy Report for Tamil Nadu, India’ and ‘Action Plan on Management of Persistent Organic Pollu...

Study Finds Nearly Half of Global Aquatic Environments Severely Polluted by Wast...

A global analysis published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials shows that 46% of rivers, coasts and wetlands worldwide are clas...

Plastic Pollution Could Contribute to Harmful Algal Blooms, Study Finds

A study by the University of California–San Diego finds that fossil fuel-based plastics may worsen harmful algal blooms by disrupt...

UN Plastic Treaty Talks End Without Agreement Yet

UN plastic treaty talks end without deal as nations clash over production caps, finance, and binding commitments

Alliance Unveils Strategy 2030 To End Plastic Waste

Alliance to End Plastic Waste launches Strategy 2030, targeting large-scale action in India, Indonesia, and South Africa

Australian Beaches See 40% Drop in Plastic Pollution Thanks to Policy Changes an...

Australia has achieved a 40% reduction in coastal plastic pollution over the past decade through bans on single-use plastics, cont...

Global Push for Plastics Treaty Faces Challenges Ahead of Geneva Negotiations

UN-led negotiations continue in Geneva to finalise a global plastics treaty aimed at curbing pollution, managing plastic chemicals...

Plastic Pollution In Agriculture Needs Urgent Action

Nigeria battles rising plastic pollution in agriculture, urging sustainable alternatives and improved waste management.

Study Identifies 4,200 Harmful Plastic Chemicals, Urges Safer Alternatives

A new study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology reveals 4,200 hazardous plastic chemicals and outlines safer alt...

EU’s War On Single-Use Plastics Gains Strong Ground

EU sees 40% drop in single-use plastic on coastlines as new laws target pollution, recycling, and producer action.

ATCF, Ocean Cleanup Launch €1.5M Thane Creek Project

AT Capital Foundation has partnered with The Ocean Cleanup, pledging €1.5 million to remove plastic waste from Mumbai’s Thane Cree...

Biofilms Found To Reduce Microplastic Accumulation

MIT study reveals biofilms reduce microplastic buildup by increasing particle resuspension in aquatic sediments.

World Environment Day 2025: Vihaan Clean & Green Tech Plants 400 Trees in Mehsan...

Vihaan Clean & Green Tech marked World Environment Day 2025 by planting 400 native trees in Mehsana, Gujarat, and implementing mea...

ITC Unveils Plastic-Free Vision On Environment Day

ITC commits to plastic neutrality with innovative packaging and community waste management for a greener future.

IHCL And Stride Green Lead Sustainability Efforts

IHCL advances plastic reduction; Stride Green raises $3.5M to boost clean-tech financing and green mobility in India.

Coca-Cola Updates Recycling Claims After Complaint

Coca-Cola revises recycling claims on bottles following EU greenwashing complaint, ensuring clearer messaging.

Plastic Chemical Linked To 356,000 Heart Deaths Globally

Exposure to plastic chemicals like DEHP linked to 356,000 global heart disease deaths in 2018.

F&B Industry Needs to Pick Up Its Pace In Combating Plastic Pollution

It's time to go beyond token tweaks and adopt a daring, collaborative path to sustainability, writes the author

UNEP Calls For Stronger Global Action To Tackle Crises

UNEP urges stronger global action on climate, biodiversity, and pollution, highlighting progress and urgent challenges.

Nanoplastics Found On High Alpine Glaciers

UFZ scientists find nanoplastics on 3,000m+ Alpine glaciers, revealing global plastic pollution's far-reaching environmental impac...