The Indian government's efforts to promote polymer production while also imposing ineffective plastic bans have resulted in a pollution crisis that is spiralling out of control.
The company that pioneered sachets to sell its products to low-income families must take responsibility for their devastating environmental impact, say activists. Unilever says it has cut virgin plastic use and finding alternatives to sachets "remains a priority".
Using misleading recycling symbols, the plastics industry has duped regulators and consumers into believing in the circularity of plastic, a study by Planet Tracker finds. The non-profit warns investors of plastic liability risks.