News & Insights Across Asia
A new international study highlights how tiny plastic particles infiltrate terrestrial ecosystems, disrupting food webs and compounding environmental crises. Researchers call for urgent action on plastic pollution.
After two years of negotiations, UN members failed to agree on a global plastics treaty, with U.S. withdrawal of support over mandatory caps on plastic production causing a major setback.
Countries failed to reach agreement at UN plastic pollution talks in Busan, South Korea, as divisions over capping production and managing waste stalled progress toward a global treaty.
Australian researchers have developed the Beached Plastic Debris Index, a satellite tool to detect plastic waste on beaches, potentially transforming global coastal cleanup efforts.
ECOWAS is considering a regional action plan to combat plastic pollution, unifying efforts across West Africa amid challenges in implementing national policies.
China’s Blue Circle initiative is transforming marine plastic pollution management using blockchain and IoT technology. Recognized by the UN, it exemplifies China’s commitment to marine ecology.
Canada’s Aamjiwnaang First Nation declares a state of emergency due to hazardous benzene emissions from a nearby plastics plant, highlighting environmental and health concerns within the community.
Thousands of global delegates gather in Ottawa to forge a comprehensive treaty aimed at combating the escalating crisis of plastic pollution affecting our planet.
On Earth Day 2024, nations across Asia unite under the theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ to combat plastic pollution. Earthday.org calls for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 to protect the environment.
A solar-powered ‘Interceptor’ is tackling plastic pollution in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, aiming to prevent waste from reaching the Gulf of Thailand.
Teluk, a fishing village in Indonesia’s Banten Province, grapples with mounting plastic waste washing ashore due to changing weather patterns, impacting both the environment and local fishermen’s livelihoods.
A new study reveals that plastics contain over 16,000 chemicals—3,000 more than previously estimated—raising concerns about pollution and consumer safety.
A new study reveals that hundreds of plastic pieces were found inside sea turtles in the Mediterranean, highlighting the urgent issue of marine pollution threatening wildlife.
Amid economic turmoil, Sri Lankan youth mobilize through the ZeroPlastics Movement to clean beaches and push for lasting solutions to the plastic crisis.
An innovative Cambodian entrepreneur transforms thousands of plastic bottles daily into durable brooms, reducing pollution and providing sustainable livelihoods in Phnom Penh.