EU Bans Export of Plastic Waste to Non-EU Countries: Impact and Challenges Ahead

EU Bans Export of Plastic Waste to Non-EU Countries: Impact and Challenges Ahead

AFPT For illustration: a man working at a plastic recycling company in Tangerang, Indonesia NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 18:35 Judith van de Hulsbeek editor Climate and Energy Judith van de Hulsbeek editor Climate and Energy The European Parliament has approved stricter rules for the export of plastic waste to countries outside the EU. Shipping plastic to the … Read more

Peta wants to get rid of animals on carousels, even those made of plastic

Peta wants to get rid of animals on carousels, even those made of plastic

animal rights Merry-go-rounds with animals, even the plastic ones, are outdated. Peta says this in an open letter. According to the animal rights organization, the attractions would “normalize animals as a means of transportation.” Efteling, among others, is being criticized: “You have an exemplary role.” A classic attraction is under fire. The age-old merry-go-rounds, which … Read more

Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Nanoplastics in Plastic Bottled Water, Posing Health Risks

Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Nanoplastics in Plastic Bottled Water, Posing Health Risks

Al-Marsad newspaper: A new study warned that water bottled in plastic bottles could contain hundreds of thousands of small plastic particles that are dangerous to health. plastic bottles People around the world consume nanoplastics on a daily basis, and health concerns are rising because they can invade the bloodstream and cells. According to Sky News. … Read more

The Danger of Using Plastic in Hot Food: Director of Regional Poison Control Center Warns of Multiple Diseases and Impaired Fertility

The Danger of Using Plastic in Hot Food: Director of Regional Poison Control Center Warns of Multiple Diseases and Impaired Fertility

Al-Marsad newspaper: Director of the Regional Poison Control Center, Dr. Maha Al-Mazrou, revealed the danger of using plastic in spicy food. Multiple diseases She said during an interview with the “Al-Rased” program broadcast on Al-Ikhbariya channel: “Using plastic for hot food and heating food causes many diseases, such as immune and thyroid diseases, frequent forgetfulness … Read more

New Rules for Plastic Packaging: NOS Supermarkets Implement Levy

New Rules for Plastic Packaging: NOS Supermarkets Implement Levy

NOS Supermarkets charge a levy on plastic packaging NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 21:26 The mouthpiece of supermarkets, the Central Bureau for Food Trade (CBL), is pleased that the inspectorate will temporarily check less stringently whether entrepreneurs comply with the rules regarding single-use plastic. State Secretary Heijnen of Infrastructure and Water Management announced this decision today. According to … Read more

Plastic Production Using CO2: A Solution for Sustainable and Recyclable Plastics

Plastic Production Using CO2: A Solution for Sustainable and Recyclable Plastics

KOMPAS.com – Plastics as an integral part of modern life have made a major contribution to industrial progress and everyday comfort. However, the worrying fact is that most plastics are difficult to recycle. Also read: You need to be careful, recycled plastic contains toxic chemicals Plastic is difficult to recycle because it is formed from … Read more

New York prosecutor sues PepsiCo for plastic pollution

New York prosecutor sues PepsiCo for plastic pollution

The accusation indicates that the majority of plastics collected each year on the banks of this river are bottles, caps and snack wrappers manufactured by the company. The Prosecutor’s Office of New York, United States (USA) sued the soft drink giant this Wednesday PepsiCo due to plastic pollution from the Buffalo River. According to the … Read more

Global Plastics Treaty: 13 Famous Activists and Celebrities Call for an End to the Age of Plastic

Global Plastics Treaty: 13 Famous Activists and Celebrities Call for an End to the Age of Plastic

Greenpeace reveals activists Thirteen famous athletes and actors from around the world appeared in a video calling for an end to the age of plastic. The 90-second clip from Greenpeace International aims to send a message to the global plastics treaty negotiations. 13 Nov 2023 Greenpeace Thailand announces that 13 famous activists, athletes and actors … Read more

New Exhibition: Mariano Ibáñez’s Landscapes, Seascapes, and Nightlife at Provincial Palace

New Exhibition: Mariano Ibáñez’s Landscapes, Seascapes, and Nightlife at Provincial Palace

Under the title “Mariano Ibanez. “Landscapes, seascapes and nightlife”, Deputation of Alicante has presented this Thursday a new exhibition proposal, which can be visited at the Provincial Palace until next December 9. The deputy for Culture, Juan de Dios Navarro, has inaugurated the samplecurated by José Luis Antequeraand has stated that “it is a great … Read more