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1 de may. de 2024 · UNEP’s 2023 report, “Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy,” maps out a plan to reduce global plastic waste by 80% within two decades. Here are five reasons why the world needs to beat plastic pollution — and how everyone can step up to protect our planet for generations to ...
1 de may. de 2024 · Plastic pollution, harmful accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment. Plastics are persistent large-scale pollutants, and plastic debris (such as bottles, straws, containers, and plastic wrap) and particulates have been found in many environmental niches, from Mount Everest to the bottom of the sea.
8 de may. de 2024 · by Claire Asher on 8 May 2024. Since 1950, humanity has produced more than 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. Most has ended up in landfills or the environment. Now, scientists are working on biological solutions to address the plastic pollution crisis at every stage of the material’s life cycle.
14 de may. de 2024 · Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia. Awarded the United Nations Champions of the Earth prize in 2023, it uses three waste-management strategies: controlling sources, implementing ...
9 de may. de 2024 · Although biodegradable plastics are often proposed as a solution to reduce damage on the environment, their potential to address the crisis on the long-term remains limited. This section provides relevant information on the nature and challenges of biodegradable plastics. Further resources.
29 de abr. de 2024 · Replace single-use plastic packaging, bottles, and containers with reusable products or eliminate packaging when possible. Discover 10 ways to Unpackage Your Life page. Buy used clothing and household items. Repair, rather than replace, broken items. Learn more about how to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
26 de abr. de 2024 · We are thoughtfully implementing solutions that match the scale and pace of the plastic pollution crisis, from reducing plastic production and consumption of plastic to improving management of plastic waste.
