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Sustainability

Global rivers dump nearly 2 million tonnes of plastic into oceans every year

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2025

New data reveals A new international study has found that nearly two-thirds of trash collected from major rivers worldwide is plastic, offering the first real-world, large-scale evidence of the volume and type of waste polluting global waterways. The findings come as negotiations continue in

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Sustainability

ZeLoop launches unique blockchain-verified plastic credit initiative

News Desk 25/03/2025

For firms to achieve plastic neutrality ZeLoop, a Dubai-based blockchain-powered platform developed by Smartblock Beverages, has launched its ZeLoop Plastic Credit. The innovative initiative provides businesses with a transparent and measurable path to achieving plastic neutrality, utilising blockchain technology to ensure complete traceability and credibility in

Sustainability

Unilever is testing refill solutions to tackle plastic waste

News Desk 25/02/2025

Indonesia is a key test region Unilever has launched multiple refills and reuse pilot projects worldwide to combat plastic waste, reduce reliance on virgin plastic, and address the growing issue of plastic sachet waste. To achieve a more sustainable future, the company is committed to ensuring that 100% of its plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable, […]

Sustainability

Global plastic action partnership expands to 25 countries

Arnold Pinto 24/01/2025

Tackling plastic pollution worldwide The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP), an initiative of the World Economic Forum, has reached a significant milestone by expanding to 25 countries, now representing a combined population of over 1.5 billion people. This expansion includes seven new countries: Angola, Bangladesh, Gabon, Guatemala, Kenya, Senegal, and Tanzania.

Sustainability

$7.5 billion is needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

News Editor 2 19/09/2024

Doable in a decade After six years of development and three years of active extraction, The Ocean Cleanup has announced that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) can be eradicated within a decade for $7.5 billion. This marks the first time a specific cost and timeline have been established for this significant environmental challenge. The […]