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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever
Production of plastics accounts for some 5% of climate emissions and could grow to 20% by 2050 unless limited
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Rich West is inundating poor East with plastic waste
China produces more than 60Mt of plastic waste every year
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'A dead ocean means dead humans'
A polluted ocean is causing the residents of Pakistan's coast to suffer gastrointestinal diseases
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Plastic waste a threat to marine life
Residents, authorities alike have shown disregard for prevalent environmental protection laws
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Plastic choking Peshawar’s drainage system
Residents of the city have not shown any interest in using recyclable materials
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Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060
Even with aggressive action to cut demand, plastic production would almost double in less than 40 years
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Health or environment: Plastic dilemma over Covid-19
Rising plastic consumption is polluting nature
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China moves on takeout containers in bid to reduce plastic waste
By 2025, the authorities say they have planned to effectively control plastic pollution
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War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
With public pressure growing on governments to ban single use plastics, manufacturers are feeling the heat