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The international community’s efforts in tackling the global plastics crisis have reached a pivotal moment, leading up to the fifth and last scheduled intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-5) to take place in Busan, South Korea starting on November 25. If countries agree to an international framework to reduce the production and consumption of plastics, the world […]
Plastic bottles are reviled for polluting the oceans, leaching chemicals into drinks and being a source of microplastics in the human body. They even cause problems with recycling. When plastic bottles are mixed with cardboard in recycling bins, in the wet winter months the sodden cardboard wraps around the plastic bottles and trays, causing havoc […]
On Saturday, Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will land in Baku with the task of driving the bogged-down finance negotiations to a conclusion, along with his Egyptian counterpart, Yasmine Fouad. It is a formidable task. One observer has already likened the current negotiating statement to World War I. “It is a difficult […]
Most Hong Kong restaurants have made the switch to green alternatives since a ban on single-use plastics came into force last month. And while some have complained of extra costs, others have found unexpected savings in ditching disposable tableware. A serving of “two-dish-rice” on a paper plate with a wooden spoon, on November 1, 2024. […]
UO’s Lens of Phenomena Showcases Advanced Functional Plastics Lens of Phenomena is a series of experimental devices by Japanese design studio UO and general chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals, developed to showcase the advanced performance of Mitsui’s functional plastics. Opened in October 2024, Creation Palette YAE™ highlights Mitsui Chemicals’ innovative range, allowing visitors to experience the […]