The first global estimate of the amount of fishing gear lost in oceans worldwide has revealed that 29 per cent of all lines are lost or discarded each year in the sea.
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Nappies and cigarette butts dampen NZ’s green image, litter audit reveals
A Keep New Zealand Beautiful National Litter Audit, for 2019, estimates that more than 3.6 billion pieces of plastic are being littered in New Zealand.
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Island nations tackle waste management amid growing strain from tourism
Island nations are getting behind a $450 million initiative that aims to tackle chemical and waste management, with a focus on Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean states.
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Fees dished out with Malaysia’s crack down on foreign waste
Malaysia has ramped up joint inspection and enforcement activities at recycling factories in light of what Malaysia’s environment minister, Yeo …
San Francisco International Airport bans plastic bottled water
Travellers heading through San Francisco International Airport are being urged to bring refillable bottles as a ban on plastic bottled water will take effect from August 20.
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UK plastic bag charge helps drop sales by almost half on previous year
A charge on plastic bags in the UK, introduced in 2015, has proven successful with the average person buying just 10 bags a year now, compared to 140 bags in 2014.
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Deakin University study indicates potentially harmful microplastics in drinking water
A new study from Deakin University indicates that microplastics could be affecting drinking water supplies.
Global sustainability report highlights necessary steps to reducing food waste in decades to come
A global food report has highlighted necessary steps to reducing food waste and closing the food gap to insure there is adequate food for every one, as the population is expected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050.
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Australia identified as one of few countries disproportionately responsible for high waste generation
A study conducted by UK-based consulting firm Verisk Maplecroft identified Australia among several countries that are disproportionately responsible for the highest levels of waste generation.
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UK government targets microplastic pollution from cars
The UK government is tackling the impact of particulate and plastic pollution from brakes, tyres and road wear.
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