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2020/01/21 | Deutsche Welle

China to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags and Straws

One of the world's biggest users of plastics is seriously rethinking its environment policy. Beijing hopes to cut plastic waste by 30% in five years, banning single use plastic bags and straws.

2018/09/05 | Lillygol Sedaghat

Not Always Evil: An Alternative View on Why We Use Plastic

Disposable plastics may be labeled an environmental villain, but in some cases remain the lesser of two evils.

2018/07/17 | Eileen Nasert

OPINION: How to Reduce Hong Kong’s Plastic Waste in 5 Steps

All of Hong Kong's remaining landfills are expected to reach capacity before 2020. With waste exports to China off the table, sustainable action is needed – fast.

2017/10/09 | Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley

Real Solutions for Plastic Problems

Plastic bags and bottles are a global menace, but the emergence of microplastics will test the policy courage of governments in new ways, write Asit K Biswas and Kris Hartley.