Vietnam Zero Waste Forum – 2024

Da Nang, August 16th, 2024, within the framework of “MRF application in order to reduce plastic pollution in Lien Chieu district, Da Nang city”, sponsored by Pacific Environment Vietnam (PEVN), Center for Construction and Promotion of Sustainable...

The Rise of Fabric Bags – A Symbol of Sustainability

In recent years, fabric/tote bags have become a symbol of sustainability, promoted as a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags. With slogans like “Save the Earth” printed on their fabric, fabric bags have become...

Japan: Microplastics detected in clouds hanging atop two mountain

The clouds around Japan’s Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama contain concerning levels of the tiny plastic bits, and highlight how the pollution can be spread long distances, contaminating the planet’s crops and water via “plastic rainfall”. The plastic was so concentrated in...

Fishing nets: the double-edged plastic swords in our ocean

Fishers in the Greek port of Keratsini used to throw their old fishing nets into the sea, harming wildlife, disrupting ecosystem services and indirectly threatening human health. Thanks to training from the non-profit enterprise Enaleia, fishers from this and 41 other...