Can Regulation Solve Plastic Pollution?

Can Regulation Solve Plastic Pollution?

There is an estimated 200 million tonnes of plastic in our oceans and at the current rate, ocean plastic pollution could increase by half as much again within the next 10 years [1]. Robust, harmonised regulation is critical to reducing both plastic production and...
Our Main Take-Away From the UN 2023 Water Conference

Our Main Take-Away From the UN 2023 Water Conference

The United Nations 2023 Water Conference took place from 22-24 March in New York focusing mainly on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All. A historical event, as it was the first UN Water Conference held after almost half a century. It’s been considered a...
The Problem with Bioplastics

The Problem with Bioplastics

Plastic from renewable resources is already commonly available on the market, but terms such as ‘bioplastic’, ‘biodegradable’ or ‘compostable’ can be confusing for consumers. These terms are often used to create a positive impression about the material and to suggest...
What Does the New UN Treaty Mean for (Riverine) Plastic Pollution

What Does the New UN Treaty Mean for (Riverine) Plastic Pollution

The new UN treaty on plastic pollution has been hailed as the most important environmental agreement since the 2015 Paris Accord. But as with the Paris Accord, the hard work starts now if we are to see an end to plastic pollution. A new agreement could signal the end...
Plastic Recycling

Plastic Recycling

Plastic’s multiple benefits have made it a very popular product, leading to an increase in global annual production from 2 million tonnes in 1950 to over 400 million tonnes today [1]. A major reason for the success of plastics is their material properties:...