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Global plastic profiles: What are the issues within global trade in plastics?

India, April 21 -- Trade policies and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the movement of plastics and plastic waste across borders The trade-related aspects of plastic pollution negotiations ... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Have countries found common ground on effective waste management?

India, April 21 -- Collaborative efforts involving governments, local authorities, industry and civil society are crucial in developing and implementing integrated waste management strategies tailored... Read More


Global plastic profiles: Do countries agree on emissions and releases of plastics across their life cycles?

India, April 21 -- China and Iran do not agree that plastics pollute during their production, manufacturing and distribution phase. Both countries have suggested a focus on the emissions of plastic wa... Read More


Chipko a distant memory

India, April 20 -- The women who led the landmark environmental movement 50 years ago, speak to Down To Earth Whenever a dictionary of green terms is written, no matter in what language, it will cont... Read More


Environment in elections: Dhinkia 'acid test' for ruling BJD as betel farmers unhappy with JSW steel plant land acquisition

India, April 20 -- They accuse CM Naveen Patnaik-led government and police of colluding with the company and destroying the area's ecological treasure Almost all the streets of Dhinkia Gram Panchayat... Read More


Global plastic profiles: What is the status of Extended Producer Responsibility globally?

India, April 20 -- There is no consensus on a harmonised global EPR; EU is the only region to propose an EPR to incentivise "plastic reduction and reuse", in addition to high quality recycling Extend... Read More


Global plastic profiles: What do countries feel about promotion and adoption of non-plastic substitutes?

India, April 20 -- Ensuring the performance, safety and scalability of non-plastic alternatives remains essential for their widespread adoption and successful integration into consumer markets and ind... Read More


Global plastic profiles: What are country stances on alternative plastics?

India, April 20 -- While alternative plastics play a role in addressing the plastic problem, their widespread adoption may necessitate investment in waste management infrastructure for collection and ... Read More


Run-up to Ottawa: 86% of Indians want reduction in plastic production

India, April 20 -- While a global call for action was evident, the intensity of support varied significantly between Global North & South Strong public concern about the scale of the global plastics ... Read More


Global stances on various facets of plastic pollution

India, April 20 -- As the fourth round of talks begin in Ottawa for a global plastictreaty, CSE analyses positions taken by various countries on plastics Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More