Integrated approach needed to address plastic pollution - DOF
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thesun.my— PUTRAJAYA: Addressing the issue of plastic pollution requires integrated approaches involving the government, the business community and the general p
Phys.org—New research confirms plastic production is directly linked to plastic pollution. A research paper published in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment.
Phys.org—If plastic manufacturing goes up 10%, plastic pollution goes up 10%—and we're set for a huge surge in production. In the two decades to 2019, global plastic production doubled. By 2040, plastic manufacturing and processing could consume as much as 20% of global oil production and use up 15% of the annual carbon emissions budget.
www.plenglish.com—Greater plastic pollution is related to 56 companies. Washington, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) A team of international researchers discovered that globally more than half of the branded plastic pollution found in the environment is related to 56 companies, it emerged today. The post Greater plastic pollution is related to 56 companies first appeared on Prensa Latina.