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Japan: Microplastics detected in clouds hanging atop two mountain

TrangOct 23, 20233 min read
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…

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

TrangOct 3, 20235 min read
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…

The wishing of waste pickers in HoiAn

TrangSep 29, 20233 min read
The wishing of waste pickers in HoiAn

During the COP26 meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh raised the issue of informal waste workers in Vietnam, particularly women, who receive low wages despite playing a crucial role in advancing the circular economy. Therefore, it is necessary to include…

One more island with the plastic bag and SUP ban

TrangSep 20, 20233 min read
One more island with the plastic bag and SUP ban

According to information from the Department of Culture, Information, and Tourism of Coto District, after one year of implementing the pilot project “Coto Island without Plastic Waste” (Project 175), the awareness, habits, and behaviors of residents and tourists in protecting…

Every cup is now reusable at Starbuck stores

TrangSep 19, 20234 min read
Every cup is now reusable at Starbuck stores

If you walk into a Starbucks in Napa, California, this week, you won’t get your coffee in a paper cup. The store is one of twelve in Napa and the nearby city of Petaluma to begin testing a new reusable…

11 Most Impressive Plastic Bans Around The World

TrangSep 13, 20235 min read
11 Most Impressive Plastic Bans Around The World

Plastic litters rivers, road sidings, and oceans. Initially, the material was lauded for its longevity—but its longevity is the problem. Single-use plastic, in particular, has been widely used as a hygienic alternative to reusable materials. Items like bottles, cutlery, food…