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Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics

Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on...

MILO packs switch from plastic to paper straws

MILO has switched from plastic to paper straws for its Ready-To-Drink (RTD) packs, a move described by the promoters as the first of its...

Firm launches ‘plastic responsibly’ initiative

A strategic communications firm, CMC Connect (Perception Managers), on Saturday, June 6, 2020 said it had launched an initiative called "Plastic Responsibly" to educate...

Concern as climate change, plastics choke the ocean

Ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life below water), the International Union for the...

Invisible plastic particles a major source of ocean pollution – Study

Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the “plastic soup” polluting the...

Stemming the tide of plastics in oceans

Plastic pollution seems to be everywhere, from Atlantic beaches to Arctic sea ice to huge swirling vortexes of trash in the Pacific Ocean. Plastics...

Global plastic production rises, recycling lags

New Worldwatch Institute analysis explores trends in global plastic production and recycling For more than 50 years, global production of plastic has continued to rise....

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Group admonishes school children on proper waste management

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Centre for 21st Century Issues, has emphasised the need to engage age grade children on...
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Experts urge cross-sectoral ways to mobilise domestic resources for reproductive health in Eastern Africa

Integrating population, health and environment policies and programmes can offer solutions for African governments who urgently need to invest...

World Environment Day: UN roadmap outlines solutions to cut global plastic pollution

Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market...

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Group admonishes school children on proper waste management

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Centre for 21st Century Issues,...

Experts urge cross-sectoral ways to mobilise domestic resources for reproductive health in Eastern Africa

Integrating population, health and environment policies and programmes can...