Negotiations toward a global, legally binding plastics treaty are set to resume this summer, with the United Nations ...

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has heard evidence describing the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations as the "last chance saloon" for reaching an agreement. On 8 July ...

Just as people were beginning to breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the Trump administration’s rollback of onerous climate ...

New research on nanoplastics pollution and ‘chemicals of concern’ underscores the need for a strong agreement when ...

A global instrument to combat plastic waste is only the start. Coordinated action, innovative financing and consistent ...

The main finding is that these plastic bag policies are effective in limiting, although not eliminating, plastic bag litter ...

A JOINT declaration signed by 95 countries reaffirmed a shared global ambition to end plastic pollution. In line with the United Nations Environment Assembly’s Resolution 5/14 mandate, countries from ...

A leading expert in the health impacts of plastic pollution and microplastics is calling on the UN to end the use of toxic chemicals in all plastics ...

There is a glaring lack of tracking for global recycling. Poor waste management is deeply connected to climate change, ...

Environmental groups welcomed on Monday Malaysia's decision to tighten regulations on plastic waste imports, but urged ...