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Bookmark or Share- This is how long everyday plastic items last in the oceanSingle-use man-made items like plastic bottles and disposable diapers can take up to 500 years to break down in the ocean. But governments are starting to fight back against global plastic pollution.
- 8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollutionPlastic pollution is a global problem, threatening both the health of humans and ecosystems all over the world. In June 2021, the Global Plastic Action Partnership and UpLink launched the Global Plastic Innovation Network (GPIN). The initiative aims to source innovative solutions to help stem the devastating flow of plastic pollution.
- Which countries have bans on single-use plastics? | World Economic ForumUnited Kingdom – introduced a tax on plastic bags in 2015 and banned the sale of products containing microbeads, like shower gels and face scrubs, in 2018. A ban on supplying plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds recently came into force in England.
- How a retailers' fund supports nature restoration schemesFirstly, the plastic bag fee has contributed to a 50% reduction in plastic bag consumption in Norway, compared to 2016. To reduce excess plastic consumption beyond plastic bags, the fund invests in innovation and research to find sustainable alternatives to diverse consumer behaviors related to plastics.
- 4 ways Pakistan is tackling plastic waste and pollutionTo eliminate plastic pollution, banning plastic bags is not enough. Creative solutions are needed to prevent and mitigate plastic waste and pollution. Pakistan’s holistic approach to plastic waste and pollution is an example of how solutions can tackle plastic leakage while supporting development of a fair and inclusive society.
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