Plastics

Global plastics treaty, Iran surprisingly announces new coalition

by Tosca Ballerini 14 NOV 2023 12:00

The third and penultimate round of intergovernmental negotiations (INC-3) for an Internationally legally binding instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution that is expected to be ready for ratifica...

Global Plastics Treaty: the scientists' response to the zero draft

by Tosca Ballerini 03 NOV 2023 18:00

The zero draft of the Global Plastic Treaty released in early September offers a wide range of options, some of which have the potential to result in an effective legally binding instrument to ...

Startup, Kubik: plastic recycling for low-cost and low-carbon construction

by Antonella Ilaria Totaro 20 OCT 2023 14:00

Kenyan startup Kubik transforms difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into low-cost and low-carbon-emission construction materials for building long-lasting and less polluting structures. From sch...

What Starbucks has learned from its reusable cup experiments

by Heather Clancy 17 OCT 2023 15:00

Starbucks plans to let all U.S. customers order hot or cold drinks poured into reusable cups by early 2024. That goes for orders placed at cafe counters, in drive-throughs or via the mobile app. The...

Global Plastic Treaty: Zero Draft Published

by Tosca Ballerini 18 SEP 2023 17:00

On September 4th, the zero draft of the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty was published, reflecting a wide range of options and viewpoints. Among the various options are mandatory reduction of virgin ...