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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
- Friday August 15, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trash to Treasure: Researchers Transform Food Waste Into Eco-Friendly Plastic
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The latest research could help reduce waste and provide a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explained: Can Pizza Boxes Be Recycled
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin - a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterday's lunch - and wondered if you're doing it right?
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www.ndtv.com
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Fat From Trash: Scientists Discover Caterpillars That Can Turn Plastic Into Body Fat
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The research reveals that waxworms metabolise the plastics down into lipids and store them as body fat.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meet The 69-Year-Old Dutch Woman Who's Been Cleaning Kashmir's Dal Lake For The Past 5 Years
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
A viral video showcasing her efforts, in which she picks up plastic bags and used bottles from the lake, has captured hearts online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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www.ndtv.com
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9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
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food.ndtv.com
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World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
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www.ndtv.com
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Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
- Monday June 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by VD Sharma, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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www.ndtv.com
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Videos Showing Massive Garbage Dump In Kasol Spark Outrage Online
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Videos showing a massive garbage dump in a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol have ignited widespread outrage and intense online debate.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
- Friday August 15, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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www.ndtv.com
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- World News | Bloomberg News
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
- Monday August 4, 2025
- Feature | Indo-Asian News Service
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Trash to Treasure: Researchers Transform Food Waste Into Eco-Friendly Plastic
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The latest research could help reduce waste and provide a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explained: Can Pizza Boxes Be Recycled
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin - a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterday's lunch - and wondered if you're doing it right?
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www.ndtv.com
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Fat From Trash: Scientists Discover Caterpillars That Can Turn Plastic Into Body Fat
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The research reveals that waxworms metabolise the plastics down into lipids and store them as body fat.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
- Tuesday July 8, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meet The 69-Year-Old Dutch Woman Who's Been Cleaning Kashmir's Dal Lake For The Past 5 Years
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
A viral video showcasing her efforts, in which she picks up plastic bags and used bottles from the lake, has captured hearts online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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www.ndtv.com
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9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
- Thursday June 12, 2025
- Somdatta Saha
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
- Monday June 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by VD Sharma, Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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www.ndtv.com
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Videos Showing Massive Garbage Dump In Kasol Spark Outrage Online
- Thursday May 29, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Videos showing a massive garbage dump in a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol have ignited widespread outrage and intense online debate.
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www.ndtv.com