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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Why Plastic Flowers Not Included In List Of Banned Plastic Items: HC To Centre
The Bombay High Court sought to know why plastic flowers were not included in the list of single-use plastic items banned by the Union government.
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Paris Olympics Sponsor Coca-Cola Under Scrutiny For Excess Plastic Use
Despite the organisers of the Paris Olympics banning spectators from bringing single-use containers, Coca-Cola have continued to use plastics.
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Video Of London Startup's Tiffin Service Inspired By Mumbai Dabbawalas Goes Viral
The company, DabbaDrop, is inspired by Mumbai's successful and zero-waste approach and avoids the use of single-use plastic containers for food packaging.
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Carpool, Single-Use Plastics: Poll Body Calls For "Sustainable Elections"
The commission has instructed to avoid single-use plastic completely, ensure separate collection bins and proper signage and adequate disposal facility for each type of waste.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
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Fewer Children, Car-Free Living; Young Europeans Ready To Make Sacrifices For Climate: Poll
Young people in seven European countries are more willing to make major lifestyle changes to help the environment, such as having smaller families, stopping to use cars, and even going vegan.
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''Be Responsible'': Forest Officer Shares Video Of Tiger Inspecting Plastic Bag, Expresses Concern
Plastic particles have infiltrated even the most remote and seemingly-pristine regions of the planet, even forests.
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Indore Civic Body Serves Poha At 'Farewell' Party For Single-Use Plastic
The civic body in Madhya Pradesh's Indore organised a farewell 'poha' party on Sunday to make people aware about the ill effects of single-use plastic.
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Nanoplastics From Plastic Bottles Can Definitely Harm Your Body, Proves Indian Study
Nanoplastics derived from single-use PET bottles can directly disrupt key biological systems that are vital for human health, according to a study led by the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali (INST).
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Why Plastic Flowers Not Included In List Of Banned Plastic Items: HC To Centre
The Bombay High Court sought to know why plastic flowers were not included in the list of single-use plastic items banned by the Union government.
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Paris Olympics Sponsor Coca-Cola Under Scrutiny For Excess Plastic Use
Despite the organisers of the Paris Olympics banning spectators from bringing single-use containers, Coca-Cola have continued to use plastics.
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Video Of London Startup's Tiffin Service Inspired By Mumbai Dabbawalas Goes Viral
The company, DabbaDrop, is inspired by Mumbai's successful and zero-waste approach and avoids the use of single-use plastic containers for food packaging.
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Carpool, Single-Use Plastics: Poll Body Calls For "Sustainable Elections"
The commission has instructed to avoid single-use plastic completely, ensure separate collection bins and proper signage and adequate disposal facility for each type of waste.
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No Plastic Straws, Cutlery At Canada Restaurants Despite Court Ruling
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers -- despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional.
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Fewer Children, Car-Free Living; Young Europeans Ready To Make Sacrifices For Climate: Poll
Young people in seven European countries are more willing to make major lifestyle changes to help the environment, such as having smaller families, stopping to use cars, and even going vegan.
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''Be Responsible'': Forest Officer Shares Video Of Tiger Inspecting Plastic Bag, Expresses Concern
Plastic particles have infiltrated even the most remote and seemingly-pristine regions of the planet, even forests.
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Indore Civic Body Serves Poha At 'Farewell' Party For Single-Use Plastic
The civic body in Madhya Pradesh's Indore organised a farewell 'poha' party on Sunday to make people aware about the ill effects of single-use plastic.
