Plastic Waste Management
latest news & developments
Fossil fuel and chemical lobbyists dominate global plastic treaty talks
Environmental groups warn of industry obstruction in global plastic treaty negotiations
World at crossroads as plastic pollution talks reach critical stage in Busan
A robust treaty addressing the lifecycle of plastics is crucial to averting disaster
Plastics industry ‘unduly influences SA’s global plastic treaty’
South Africa is a primary plastic producing country with significant imports of primary plastic for local manufacturing
Plastic pollution hike reveals 228km trail of waste along Western Cape coast
More than 13 000 plastic items were documented in the 12-day expedition from Pringle Bay to Struisbaai
New study finds brightly coloured plastics may contribute more to microplastic pollution
Red, blue and green plastics degrade to form microplastics quicker than those that aren’t as bright