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What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
China had taken in nearly half of the world’s plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
#BreakFreeFromPlastic is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 10 people shared 18 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is down 75% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 17 with 5 posts.
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What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic?
China had taken in nearly half of the world’s plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
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Let’s end the age of plastic! - Greenpeace International
Support a strong Global Plastics Treaty that cuts plastic production so that we can finally turn off the tap and end the age of plastic.
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Plastic in every level of food web, say Sussex scientists
The university study analyses more than 580 invertebrate samples from 51 sites across Sussex.
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My no-plastic life: I tried to cut out single-use items for a month – and it almost broke me
Sourcing fruit and veg without wrapping was hard enough, but finding an eco-friendly way to brush my teeth was its own world of pain. And as for my 6pm crisps fix – forget it
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The Coca-Cola Company Evolves Voluntary Environmental Goals
Company to Continue to Focus on Improving Water Security in High-Risk Locations, Reducing Packaging Waste and Decreasing Emissions
A small act of kindness toward someone vulnerable just went viral, proof that you do not need grand gestures to make a real difference. Sharing food, helping a hurt animal, aiding a stranger, this is
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Barangay Potrero, Malabon has diverted ~145,000 sachets from landfill via Tingi Tindahan, a zero-waste refill shop backed by Mother Earth Foundation (BFFP). #ZeroWaste #BreakFreeFromPlastic http://theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/philippines-tingi-zero-waste-shop-reuse-refill-plastic
Barangay Potrero, Malabon has diverted ~145,000 sachets from landfill via Tingi Tindahan, a zero-waste refill shop backed by Mother Earth Foundation (BFFP). #ZeroWaste #BreakFreeFromPlastic http://theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/31/philippines-tingi-zero-waste-shop-reuse-refill-plastic
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Let’s end the age of plastic! - Greenpeace International
Support a strong Global Plastics Treaty that cuts plastic production so that we can finally turn off the tap and end the age of plastic.
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