Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management concern; it is a global environmental crisis that threatens the Earth’s systems. Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez of the Stockholm Resilience Centre recently researched how plastics contribute to the shattering of all nine planetary boundaries. The report employs the planetary boundaries framework to show [...]
Negotiators convened in Canada for the fourth round of discussions on a landmark global treaty aimed at combatting plastic pollution, representing a crucial step forward in international efforts. This gathering underscored a significant milestone in the negotiation process, with attention shifting towards the formulation of the treaty’s text—a pivotal moment [...]
In the face of a global crisis driven by plastic pollution, 4ocean has emerged as a beacon of hope, transcending conventional cleanup initiatives to embark on a multifaceted journey against the menace of ocean plastic. Recent revelations of 4ocean’s record-setting accomplishment – the removal of an astounding 30 million pounds [...]
