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Plastic Matters June 2020 |
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Could Chemical Recycling Help Solve Plastic Trash Problem? By Adam Allington A new technology to chemically break down all kinds of plastisc to its basic building blocks, which can be put directly back into the production process. Making it possible for all plastics to be used and reused in an infinitely recyclable loop. |
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Circular Plastics Economy: Long on Intentions, short on solutions By Wood Mackenzie Replacing plastics may have wider implications, including the impact on natural resources. There is no doubt that increased plastic waste needs to be addressed, thus we should move towards a circular plastics economy to reduce plastic waste. |
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The Ambikapur example illustrates that good things are happening as small experiments. By Isher Judge Ahluwalia and Almitra Patel The ministry of environment & forests and the Central Pollution Control Board should swing into action immediately to issue guidelines on capping of dumpsites, taking account of health, environment and financial perspectives. |
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This is an incredible opportunity to make an impact on plastic. By Rob Kaplan This is the year the world has decided to pay attention on ocean plastic. We need to work together to create solutions, not compete amongst ourselves. If we don’t take advantage of this opportunity to make a real impact, we only have ourselves to blame. |
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Some Plastic Pollution Isn’t Plastic After All By Nicola Jones One study finds British Columbia shellfish are surprisingly light on plastic pollution. |
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That’s all for now. Issued in public interest by ICPE Mumbai |  |