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Why the plastics treaty negotiations failed again
August 15, 2025 6:45 pm
Talks failed after it became clear that fundamental divisions over the scope, ambition, and legally binding measures against plastic pollution remained unresolved
With no consensus, global plastics treaty talks collapse yet again, India reiterates ‘no product phase-out'
August 15, 2025 3:33 pm
India had aligned with an opposing bloc of "like-minded countries" of oil-producing countries, and added its concerns during negotiations on the global plastics treaty.
Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours
June 08, 2025 8:45 am
The new plastic material developed by Japanese scientists dissolves in seawater in just a few hours, leaving no residue behind.
Knowledge Nugget: Plastic Pollution and Global Plastic Treaty — What you need to know for UPSC
August 13, 2025 1:02 pm
As the Republic of Korea hosts World Environment Day 2025 under the theme "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution", let’s understand why the world needs a Global Plastic Treaty in today’s Knowledge Nugget.
Why you must never drink water from that plastic bottle lying in the car
May 01, 2025 11:33 am
It's important to remember that most plastic bottles are meant for single use and are not designed to withstand repeated heat exposure
Global plastic treaty talks collapse as nations fail to reach agreement
December 02, 2024 10:14 am
A resolution was adopted, in 2022 in Nairobi, at the United Nations Environment Assembly to develop global rules for curbing plastic pollution and do so by the end of 2024.
Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issue
November 15, 2024 5:28 pm
The study, published in the journal Science, comes ahead of the signing of the United Nations (UN) Plastics Treaty -- the world's first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
India generates highest plastic pollution in world: what a new study found
September 10, 2024 10:08 am
In 2022, the UN Environmental Assembly agreed to develop such a treaty — which experts say might be the most important environmental accord since the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015 — by the end of 2024.
Meet the Indian startup combating plastic pollution, one sneaker at a time
September 12, 2023 5:11 pm
According to reports, India produces more than 25,000 tons of plastic waste daily, accounting to approximately 8 to 10 per cent of total waste generated by the country.
World Environment Day 2023: A glossary of terms to do with plastic pollution
June 06, 2023 9:49 am
This year’s World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlasticPollution calls for global solutions to combat plastic pollution.
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