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While some progress has been made, visible frustration was evident among member states negotiating the global plastics treaty as no text has yet been submitted for legal review. But the INC5 chair has responded that revised treaty text will be ready by Friday.
Manufacturing
Launch of plastics factory in Singapore on eve of pollution treaty talks riles climate group
The unveiling of the Sabic-owned petrochemicals facility is "completely misaligned" with what is needed in a strong plastics treaty – cuts on production – an advocacy group has said. The treaty negotiations begin in less than two weeks.
Artificial intelligence could help the fashion industry become greener, but unions worry workers will pay the price.
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The challenges of carbon neutrality labelling in China
Product claims regarding carbon neutrality based on offsets are controversial, but better accounting of carbon footprints is on the way.
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