A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need

A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution that People and Nature Need

As states prepare to gather at the fifth and final session of the intergovernmental negotiations on the global treaty to end plastic pollution (INC-5), plastic pollution continues to ravage our planet, destroying ecosystems and wildlife populations, fuelling climate change and infiltrating our bodies through the air we breathe and the food and water we consume. […]

The Circularity GAP Report 2024

The Circularity GAP Report 2024

Despite the circular economy entering the mainstream, global circularity is still in decline. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 underscores the urgency to shift from circular economy awareness to concrete actions that reduce environmental impacts. This year’s report introduces a roadmap to address declining circularity rates by focusing on three key areas: unlocking capital, enforcing policy […]

Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty

Positions of All Countries on the Global Plastics Treaty

Plastic pollution is a global challenge with adverse effects on the environment and human health. In late 2022, negotiations on a global treaty began aiming at addressing this challenge. The start of negotiations followed Resolution 5/14 of the United Nations Environment Assembly, which mandated member states to negotiate an international legally binding instrument to combat […]

School Plastic Reduction Handbook

School Plastic Reduction Handbook

This handbook was developed to assist schools in minimizing plastic use and promoting a green, clean, and sustainable learning environment. Featuring practical methods and specific activities, this handbook provides basic knowledge about plastics, plastic waste, and its harm to the environment and human health. This handbook is divided into three main chapters: Chapter 1: Plastic […]

Cleaning Up Canals In Venice

Cleaning Up Canals In Venice

Research by the Italian Institute for Marine Research (CNR-ISMAR) found the canals of the historic city center of Venice to be littered with a large amount of waste and in particular, car tyres; this is due to the common practice, especially by heavy load transport boats, of using tyres as boat fenders. Project Objectives: The […]