plastic

Plastic products. Photo: Freepik
Economy

Export of plastic products witnesses nearly 18% growth during July-April of FY24

The strategic export target for the plastic sector in the current fiscal year (FY24) has been set at $275 million

Less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally, and nearly half of the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually end up in landfills. File photo: Collected
Environment

Environmentalists decry oil lobby presence at plastic treaty talks

The world needs to recycle more plastic. Here's how to pay for it
Thoughts

The world needs to recycle more plastic. Here's how to pay for it

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Environment

Plastic, polythene use must be prevented: Saber

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Economy

Bangladesh must adopt circular economy approach to boost plastic goods exports: Experts

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Corporates

JCI Chittagong hold its 1st GMM in paperless, plastic less method

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested
Health

New study finds presence of microplastics in every human placenta tested

By collaborating with manufacturing companies, we can leverage their resources and expertise to make a real difference in reducing the amount of plastic in our canals, rivers, and landfills.
Thoughts

Beyond the blame Game: Collaborative action key to solving plastic crisis

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Health

Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of plastic bits: Study

Electoral posters in Mohammadpur. Photo: TBS/ Rajib Dhar
Politics

EC bans use of plastic, polythene in campaign leaflets, banners

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Environment

Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags

Plastic waste runs on conveyor belts at a new plastic waste sorting facility in Motala, central Sweden, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/David Keyton, File)
Europe

EU nations reach major breakthrough to stop shipping plastic waste to poor countries

Plastic toys in Bangladesh contain alarming levels of toxic metals: Study
Environment

Plastic toys in Bangladesh contain alarming levels of toxic metals: Study