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Record High Single-Use Plastic Use Despite Increased Awareness: Report

The use of single-use plastic reached a record high in 2021, with an increase of one kilogram per person compared to the previous year. This is despite increased awareness, corporate responsibility, and

Govind Tekale

February 8, 2023

Opinion·Plastic

2024 Earth Day Spotlight: ‘Planet vs Plastics’ Targets a 60% Cut in Plastic Use by 2040

To support environmental efforts, Earth Day is observed globally on April 22. It was first celebrated across US college campuses in 1970, months after a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara. The

Govind Tekale

April 27, 2024

Plastic·Pollution

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Lead as Five Corporations Generate 24% of Global Plastic Pollution

As a newly published study in Science Advances, five major companies account for 24% of global plastic pollution. Less than 60 multinational corporations are responsible for more than half of the world’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 26, 2024

Activism·Pollution·Water

PepsiCo Faces New York Legal Challenge Over Buffalo River Plastic Pollution

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing the company of contributing to a public nuisance by generating a significant amount of plastic waste found in and

Farheen Memon

November 28, 2023

Latest·Plastic·Sustainability

Beyond Plastic’s Bold Crusade: Exposing the Myths of Chemical Recycling

In today’s world, where convenience and innovation reign, plastic has become an integral part of our lives. Its versatility and durability have revolutionized industries and simplified our daily routines. However, the escalating

Yangchula Bhutia

November 12, 2023

Design·Sustainability·Technology

Gomi’s “Collection One” Speaker Breathes New Life into Waste Plastic and Bike Batteries

Gomi, the Brighton-based sustainable design studio, has unveiled its remarkable “Collection One” speaker, a high-end audio device that proudly embodies its eco-friendly ethos. With a focus on showcasing the potential of recycled

Rahul Somvanshi

June 28, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·USA

New Jersey Leads The Way In Banning Plastic Utensils For Takeout Orders

The first state to restrict plastic utensils for takeout orders may be New Jersey. Democratic state Assembly Member Dr. Herb Conaway has introduced a bill that would prevent businesses from automatically handing

Govind Tekale

April 11, 2023

Artivism·Design

Italian Designer Develop Sofa Stuffed with Single-Use Masks

To highlight the amount of plastic waste generated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Italian designer Tobia Zambotti repurposed discarded single-use masks as the stuffing for a sofa known as Couch-19. The Couch-19

Sakshi Bafna

February 6, 2023

Artivism·Sustainability

‘Turn Off The Plastic Tap’ & More

Benjamin Von Wong is the artist behind this giant art installation titled, ‘Turn Off The Plastic Tap’, This giant levitating tap is shown spewing plastic waste, more specifically single-use plastic. Wong is

Karmactive Team

February 18, 2022

Activism·World

Meet Action Nan, The Plastic Warrior

Action Nan A.K.A Pat Smith is an Eco-Activist. She is the founder of the Final Straw Cornwall and Bosinver. She has co-founded the Final Straw Cornwall along with James & Idenna. Action Nan

Karmactive Team

October 30, 2021

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