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New EU plastic pellet rules greeted with caution
A coalition of leading European environmental groups has cautiously welcomed a “landmark” agreement by lawmakers in Brussels on new rules aimed at curbing a major source of microplastic pollution in the world’s oceans. The provisional deal, reached
Britney Spears' holiday with creepily lifelike plastic doll branded 'oddest thing'
Rumours circulated Britney Spears had become a mum again when eagle-eyed fans spotted what seemed to be a "baby’s foot" sticking out from beneath swaddling blankets, held by her bodyguard ...
Plastic mystery
IN recent months, the harmful impact of plastic has earned quite a bit of attention in national media. For instance, the article ‘Age of plastic’ (Jan 11) mentioned a study that found 240,000 plastic particles in a litre of bottled water. The bottle itself is
Double murder horror in Bihar: Bodies of two brothers found in plastic sheets in Begusarai ...
A shocking double murder case has sent shockwaves in Bihar's
Britney's holiday with a creepily lifelike plastic doll, the heavily tattooed boyfriend left at home ...
When Britney Spears stepped off her private jet at Cabo San Lucas Airport just over a week ago the eyes of onlookers were – for once – not fixed on her. Instead, tourists and staff at the tiny Mexican airport were ‘stunned’ to see a baby’s leg sticking out
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers. ...
Column: No reason to shift back to plastic in ongoing ‘straw wars’
Daily Press | 2025-04-21, 23:38
Why the humble straw “issue” has so incensed the present administration and triggered an executive order more or less banning paper straws from federal buildings, in favor of plastic ones, is completely baffling. But as I have spent more time than I’d like to
K-pop star horrifies fans with bizarre new look amid plastic surgery rumors | Daily Mail Online
Veteran K-pop star Park Bom has horrified her longtime fans after sharing a series of bizarre selfies to social media. In the images, the 41-year-old's features look completely distorted and misshapen. Her eyes appeared to droop down in an unnatural shape,
Amanda Seyfried On Her Favorite Eco-Conscious Gifts for Moms and Kids, From $20 Bullet Journals to Plastic-Free Playhouses
To celebrate Earth Month, the
Teen Girl's Body Found Inside Plastic Bag In Ghaziabad Canal
The body of a teenage girl stuffed inside a plastic bag has been fished out from Masuri Ganga canal in Ghaziabad, police said on Monday. ...
Earth Month Challenge: Republic Services Encourages Consumers to Recycle Plastic Water Bottles
Longview News-Journal | 2025-04-21, 15:19
Myth: Plastic bottles can't be recycled; Fact: Water bottles can be recycled approximately 6 times – but only 3 in 10 make it into a recycling bin ...
From peppercorns to plastic forks: US businesses that rely on Chinese products reel from Trump tariffs
Price hikes worry restaurants and online markets as uncertainty stymies their ability to plan for the future
Recycled Engineering Plastics Market to Reach $6.30 Billion by 2030: Worldwide Shift to Sustainable Materials ...
Tightening sustainability regulations and advancements in recycling
NCLAT upholds liquidation of Sintex Plastics
The NCLAT upheld the NCLT's decision to liquidate Sintex
QC reminds poll candidates to avoid using plastic tarpaulins, posters
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City Government has reminded political aspirants to avoid utilizing
21 eateries slapped with $2,000 fine as HK marks one year of plastic ban
Twenty-one restaurants were fined for repeatedly failing to comply with the single-use plastic ban as Hong Kong marks one year since enforcing the law on Tuesday, the Environment and Ecology Bureau said. In a Facebook post, authorities said that following a
New Study Points to Stagnant Global Plastic Recycling Rates
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): A recent study conducted by researchers from Chinese Tsinghua University suggests that the worldwide plastic recycling rates continue to remain stagnant at levels of less than 10%, despite
Plastic bags for batteries? Korea's airport rule sparks debate
Airport security officers in Korea may soon add another essential item to their toolkit alongside hand-held metal detectors and inspection gloves: plastic bags.
Plastics are greener than they seem
Even if the world needs to become much better at managing their waste ...
Little plastic bricks fetch thousands of dollars in the Lego black market
Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts. ...
Beyond Plastics: A Journey of a Generation
The public is invited to a free Earth
'Dr. Miami' startup raises millions for plastic surgery AI platform
This week's tech & innovation news. ...
Message of hope rises from San Diego’s EarthFest — despite the din of jets passing overhead
Paige Parsons Roache was about to sing the virtues of plant-based foods Saturday in San Diego’s breezy Balboa Park when she held up a finger and told a tiny crowd, “Hold on!” She was seconds from being drowned out by the roar of a commercial
Earth Day celebrations get an early start, with more events planned through the week
The moment of meditation was about more than just sitting still – the intention was to connect with nature. Hundreds of people at four beaches – Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point and Long Beach – collectively sat in silence Saturday, April 19, listening
‘Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?’: Martha Stewart trolls Katy Perry over minutes-long ...
‘In case you spaced out in 2007, Martha has always been ahead of her time,’ Stewart captioned her post ...
Dem legislator plastic wraps GOP colleague’s car in parking space row
Towards the beginning of session Thursday, Michigan state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Township,) stood up and announced on the House floor that she had just come from the parking ramp that representatives use and a black BMW had its hood open, lights on and
Report says legislation to curb plastics could save area $50M
ALBANY – Environmentalists backing a proposed state law to greatly reduce plastics statewide released a report Wednesday that said the measure could save nearly $50 million for six Western New York counties by 2036. ...
Stop sorting your garbage with this new technology
Ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you carefully sort and place in your bin? For years, recycling has been a crucial part of our efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment. However, the recycling industry has faced significant
