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Global Plastics Treaty collapse: ‘fragmented’ transition ahead

Plastic Pollution

Global Plastics Treaty collapse: ‘fragmented’ transition ahead

“The downstream effects will be felt across the plastics value chain."

18 August 2025

Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

Plastic Pollution

Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

The voice of oil-producing nations can be felt throughout the new text, which will likely be rejected.

14 August 2025

Ingka Group invests in Chinese plastics recycling firm

Plastic Pollution

Ingka Group invests in Chinese plastics recycling firm

The investment comes a few days after IKEA opened an online store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com.

11 August 2025

Calls for strong Global Plastics Treaty grow ahead of final negotiations

Plastic Pollution

Calls for strong Global Plastics Treaty grow ahead of final negotiations

"We can’t allow the corporations who profit from plastic pollution to write the rules."

30 July 2025

Businesses ramp up calls for legally binding Global Plastics Treaty

Plastic Pollution

Businesses ramp up calls for legally binding Global Plastics Treaty

Harmonised regulations should include phase-outs, product design and extended producer responsibility (EPR).

26 June 2025

Plastic production cap gets wave of new support at ocean conference

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Plastic production cap gets wave of new support at ocean conference

The ‘Nice wake up call for an ambitious plastics treaty’ has been welcomed by NGOs and business groups.

11 June 2025

What to expect from this week’s UN Ocean Conference?

What to expect from this week’s UN Ocean Conference?

From overfishing and deep sea mining to ocean acidification and plastic pollution, there is no shortage of issues to tackle in Nice this week.

10 June 2025

Recycled plastics 30 years and €400bn away from cost parity with virgin plastics

Plastic Pollution

Recycled plastics 30 years and €400bn away from cost parity with virgin plastics

"Moving the needle will require a systems approach with regulatory support."

27 May 2025

Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators.

14 April 2025

Genuit Group Sustainability Director Lee Adcock on what’s blocking the move away from virgin plastics

Genuit Group Sustainability Director Lee Adcock on what’s blocking the move away from virgin plastics

"Waste to energy is a good thing, but you miss out the bit that you're taking material out of a use phase."

25 March 2025