Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
A new study published in Science Advances Friday found that 80 percent of the plastic that enters the world's oceans via rivers comes from more than 1,000 waterways.
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Lourens Meijer, The Ocean Cleanup Plastics & Pollution
1000 rivers account for nearly 80% of global riverine plastic emissions into the ocean, according to our study, published in Science Advances.
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Tom Szaky & Erin Simon, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution
We need cross-sector consensus to define the standards of reusable packaging so businesses can innovate and scale-up solutions.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Plastics & Pollution
World Ocean Summit session highlights benefits of designing products with end of life in mind, and improving waste management.
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Elena Johansson, ESG Investor Plastics & Pollution
Solving the complex plastic pollution challenge is possible with ambition and concerted efforts.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. According to The National Museum of American History, this popular slogan, with its iconic three arrows forming a triangle, embodied a national call to action to save the environment in the 1970s.
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Aaron Sheldrick & Yuka Obayashi, Reuters Plastics & Pollution
Japan will release more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, the government said on Tuesday, a move China called “extremely irresponsible”, while South Korea summoned Tokyo’s ambassador in Seoul to protest.
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Damian Carrington, The Guardian Plastics & Pollution
Rising levels of microplastic pollution raise questions about the impact on human health, experts say.
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Carole Excell, World Resources Institute Plastics & Pollution
A whopping 8 million tons of plastic winds up in the ocean each year, endangering wildlife and polluting ecosystems.
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Talib Visram, Fast Company Plastics & Pollution
It’s another sad reality of the COVID-19 era that some of the steps we’re taking to stay safe and combat the coronavirus spread are often in opposition to hard-fought efforts to curb the use of plastics for a cleaner planet.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Energy Solutions Plastics & Pollution
The Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed more than 1,000 global executives and 3,000 consumers.
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UN News Plastics & Pollution
Vulnerable communities disproportionately bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by plastics pollution, and action is urgently needed to address the issue and restore access to human rights, health and well-being, according to a new UN report published on Tuesday.
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David Vetter, Forbes Plastics & Pollution
Wildlife filmmaker Sir David Attenborough has appeared in a video campaign for a new plastic recycling technology in the U.K., alongside other naturalists calling for stronger protections for the world’s oceans.
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Mikhail Karisalov, World Economic Forum Plastics & Pollution
The transition to a green economy will impact the global petrochemical industry.
We need a systems-level approach from companies and governments worldwide to address plastic and protect our environment.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Plastics & Pollution
The majority of the world is working together to reverse the massive plastic pollution problem. But, the world's leading producer of plastic waste, the U.S., isn't on board and isn't following the rules.
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Melissa Repko & Emma Newburger, CNBC Plastics & Pollution
The pandemic disrupted retailers’ efforts to reduce use of non-recyclable plastics, from grocery bags to plastic forks.
Some grocers, such as Giant Eagle, brought back single-use plastic bags at stores and some states postponed enforcement of bag bans.
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Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue Plastics & Pollution
Ahead of Global Recycling Day, we take a look at some of the most vital environmental documentaries ever made.
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Helen Briggs, BBC Plastics & Pollution
Scientists have made fabrics from polythene in a move they say could reduce plastic pollution and make the fashion industry more sustainable.
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Senator Ben Allen, California Plastics & Pollution
While celebrating advocacy for protection of natural resources during Ocean Day at the State Capitol, legislators announced a package of bills to address the mounting waste crisis affecting California’s coastline, landfills, and ratepayers.
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Chermaine Lee, BBC Energy Solutions Plastics & Pollution
From lower carbon emissions to fewer potholes, there are a number of benefits to building a layer of plastic into roads.
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