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Plastic treaty stalls despite 100 nations pushing for deal, as lobbyists outnumber larger delegations and negotiations spill over into ‘INC-5.2’.

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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.

Nations gather in South Korea this month for a final meeting on curbing plastic pollution. Who are the key players – and is a deal likely?

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Industry and activists say governments must invest in battery recycling infrastructure before surge in electric vehicles.

By Nhung Nguyen

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Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices into the tourism experience. By Attar Hikmahtiar Ramadan, Elprida Agustina and Emenda Sembiring

Biopolymers that are cheaper to produce, heat-resistant, biocompatible and biodegradable are promising alternatives to plastics. By Sanmitra Barman

Shoppers could be exposing themselves to carcinogens in the fabrics of the ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashions they buy online. By Dr Saniyat Islam and Dr Pia Interlandi

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The focus of Delhi’s existing solid waste management policies is not on curtailing ever-increasing consumption and production but making waste invisible or incinerating it for profit. By Aparna Agarwal

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EB Studio About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.

To raise awareness about plastic pollution in oceans, popular football club Manchester United has announced new uniforms made from recycled ocean plastic.

The new development - to be used for military exercises - will reclaim land using less sand, and introduces the city-state’s first sub-sea level polder.