Plastic waste can be used as raw material for detergents
We’ve managed to accumulate so much plastic trash that it’s daunting to think about what… Read More
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Tackling Plastic Waste with Sustainable Construction
As the world grapples with the growing problem of plastic waste, one Karachi-based startup has… Read More
1 year ago
UN agrees to create ‘historic’ global treaty on plastic trash
The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday agreed to start negotiating a world-first global treaty on… Read More
3 years ago
Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavouring
In the next stage, scientists will try to further tweak the bacteria to increase the… Read More
3 years ago
Turkey bans most plastic imports
Turkey's trade ministry said on Tuesday it removed polyethylene plastic - used in shopping bags… Read More
3 years ago
Pandemic-waste plastics are threatening the planet
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unmanageable levels of biomedical plastic wastes, researchers warn. Read More
4 years ago
WATCH: Students build electric car from recycled material
The bright yellow, sporty two-seater which the students named ‘Luca’, can reach a top speed… Read More
4 years ago
KP govt sets up plant for producing LPG from plastic waste
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Kamran Khan Bangash inaugurated the plant. Read More
4 years ago
Nigerian artist turns plastic waste into fashion to raise awareness
Her products are made of 20% leather and around 80% plastic waste. Read More
5 years ago
Indian school demands waste plastic as ‘fees’
'Until last year schooling was completely without charge, but the school decided to introduce the… Read More
5 years ago
Big brands revisit the milkman model to cut plastic pollution
Called Loop and announced at the World Economic Forum, it delivers products such as orange… Read More
6 years ago
Plastic waste in Antarctica reveals scale of global pollution: Greenpeace
OSLO: Plastic waste and toxic chemicals found in remote parts of the Antarctic this year… Read More
6 years ago
UK corporate giants sign pact to cut plastic waste
LONDON: More than 40 British companies including major retailers and soft drinks companies on Thursday… Read More
6 years ago
Researchers accidentally engineer plastic-eating enzyme
Researchers in the US and Britain have accidentally engineered an enzyme which eats plastic and… Read More
7 years ago
UK plans to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042
LONDON: Britain plans to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within 25 years, Prime Minister Theresa… Read More
7 years ago