Tag: plastic
Mayotte, an island without water, will need several million plastic bottles
Mayotte, the poorest department in France, is experiencing one of the worst episodes of drought in its history. It is an island without water. The authorities will ship several million…
“Recycling helps perpetuate plastic pollution” – L’Express
Agreement or no agreement? The third meeting of the year around the fight against plastic pollution ends this Sunday, November 19. Representatives from 175 countries have been meeting since Monday…
ENEA: new process to extract “oil” from plastic recovered at sea
(Finance) – Plastic recovered in the sea and on beaches into new “oil” to be used as fuel or to produce new plastics, paints, solvents and countless organic compounds. This…
The Koeiemart in Woerden is also a party with plastic cows
The cows are formally allowed to come, because no transport ban has been announced. “But the farmers have other things on their minds at the moment,” says organizer Jan van…
EU Commission proposes measures to reduce pollution from plastic pellets
(Finance) – The European Commission proposed for the first time measures aimed at prevent microplastic pollution due to accidental release from plastic pellets. This is the raw material used to…
These biscuits sold in all Intermarchés contain plastic, a batch recalled because of its dangerousness
The Chabrior brand is recalling biscuits due to the presence of plastic in the food. The biscuits were sold in Intermarché stores between September 11 and 22, 2023. People who…
Lego announces bad news concerning the plastic of its famous bricks which should not please parents
The composition of the small bricks poses a problem for the toy manufacturer Lego, which sells nearly 1,000 of them per second. Lego toys are used by some 400 million…
The plastic bag tax will disappear – that’s how it came about
At the beginning of next year, the much debated plastic bag tax will be abolished. The Liberals’ climate and environment minister is trying to swear off the tax, but the…
Chatham garden center opens plastic pot recycling to public
News Local News Got unneeded plastic flower pots? A Chatham garden center wants to help you keep them out of the landfill. Posted Aug 30, 2023 • 1 minute read…
Europe has banned plastic straws, but study shows paper straws are even more dangerous
The banning of plastic straws in several countries is a victory for many conservationists. But a new Belgian study warns us: so-called “eco-responsible” alternatives, in particular paper straws, could be…