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    Closing in on an End to Plastic Pollution

    We need to think innovatively regarding chemicals of concern, taking inspiration from existing agreements that protect us from harmful chemicals.

    In Lok Sabha: Union Minister Highlights EPR Implementation for Waste Management

    Centralised online EPR portals facilitate transparency by allowing registered recyclers to upload certificates.

    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.

    Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability Kicks Off in New Delhi

    The conclave serves as a crucial platform for discussing innovations in recycling technologies, biodegradable alternatives, and effective waste management strategies, aligning with India's ambitious...

    Unchecked Constructions on River Beds Exacerbated Pakistan Floods

    Officials and politicians are now waking up the rampant, illegal encroachments and constructions on the beds of the Swat river and other watercourses. They...

    Can AI-Designed Super Enzyme End Plastic Pollution Crisis?

    The latest developments in plastics research offer hope. Researchers at the University of Texas have developed a super enzyme termed as hydrolase that can...

    World’s nations commit to ending plastic waste

    The UN’s draft resolution on ending plastic pollution has been described as the most important international environmental deal since the Paris Agreement. By Emma Bryce The...

    Beginning to gather data on plastics, for a start

    Research is on to estimate the quantity of marine plastic litter. There is no creditable nor dependable data to drive informed decision on handling...

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    War, huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

    One should, nevertheless, keep in mind that war is horrific. It is most often not the answer. When it is, it is always the very last resort after all other means to resolve adverse situations have been well and truly exhausted.
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    World Bank Unveils $1 Billion Package to Spur Jobs and Private Sector Growth in Sri Lanka

    Tourism, one of Sri Lanka’s key economic drivers, is set to receive $200 million. These funds will be used to protect and enhance natural and cultural heritage sites, create employment opportunities, and ensure local communities benefit directly from tourism revenues.

    UN Secretary-General Urges Military restraint from India, Pakistan

    He offered his good offices to both governments to help defuse tensions and promote diplomacy, stressing that “a military solution is no solution.”

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    War, huh, Yeah, What is it Good For?

    One should, nevertheless, keep in mind that war is horrific. It is most often not the answer. When it is, it is always the very last resort after all other means to resolve adverse situations have been well and truly exhausted.

    World Bank Unveils $1 Billion Package to Spur Jobs and Private Sector Growth in Sri Lanka

    Tourism, one of Sri Lanka’s key economic drivers, is set to receive $200 million. These funds will be used to protect and enhance natural and cultural heritage sites, create employment opportunities, and ensure local communities benefit directly from tourism revenues.