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What happens when microplastics enter your blood? Know all about hidden link to heart and brain disorders

Microplastics could accumulate in blood vessels, contributing to the formation of plaques, which is a key factor in atherosclerosis—a condition…

October 9, 2024 12:51 IST

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Budget 2024: Fast-track India-ASEAN FTA renegotiation to curb Value Added Plastics import at preferential duties, says plastics export council

“Value added plastics products incur a mere 5-10 per cent duty when imported under the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA),…

January 15, 2024 14:58 IST

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Your water bottle carries millions of nanoplastics every day, study finds

The study revealed that the particle levels ranged between 110,000 and 400,000 plastic pieces per liter, with an average of…

January 9, 2024 17:56 IST

‘Ban on single-use plastic choking SMEs; effective implementation, alternatives crucial’

Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Exports, which comprise around 15% share of the SME plastic industry, are unlikely to…

August 3, 2022 18:32 IST

Plastic ban: Great step with need for on-ground uniformity and clarity

Since enforcement is at the state and municipal level, differing interpretations of the Rules may lead to massive disruption and…

July 30, 2022 13:51 IST

Single-use plastic ban: ‘Very challenging for MSMEs to bear unexpected expenses; may get pushed into bankruptcy’

Sustainability for MSMEs: Though the government has recommended using biodegradable plastics, manufacturers say this will be unviable for them and…

July 19, 2022 20:24 IST

“The presence also tells us about the mismanagement of waste in such pristine environment, which are the last resort for understanding the phenomenon of climate and many other ecological studies,” he added.

Single-use plastic ban: The big menace of microplastics

A ban on plastic is welcome, but the larger threat might actually be microplastic in size

July 10, 2022 03:30 IST

The company uses high grade packaging material for its frozen foods and ice creams.

India Inc takes on single-use plastic ban with alternatives

“We are not using single-use plastic. Hence, the notification will not make any difference to us,” he claimed.

July 1, 2022 06:00 IST

Centre all set to ban single-use plastic from July 1 – Key things to know

It is worth noting that the name single-use plastic refers to those plastic items that are used only once before…

June 21, 2022 12:03 IST

World Oceans Day: Single-use plastic chokes rivers, UN calls for collective action

India’s per-capita generation of plastic waste has almost doubled in the past five years — generating about 3.5 million tonnes…

June 8, 2022 13:20 IST

Lack of infra for alternative; delay ban on plastic by six months, say firms

Currently with no sustainable alternative to plastic available, companies are importing products, driving up costs.

Updated: May 29, 2022 00:18 IST

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Simple ideas to empower local communities to solve global plastic waste

There are numerous strategies to reduce plastic waste, including creating less, using less, and better managing current garbage to avoid…

March 27, 2022 19:45 IST

Plastic pollution: Over 80% urban Indians prefer using products with minimal plastic packaging, finds survey; Details here

The survey was conducted by the Ipsos’ Online Panel system among 20,513 adults globally.

February 25, 2022 12:23 IST

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OPEC+ plans to increase oil output at a slower rate due to concerns about global demand. Talks are focused on gradually unwinding production cuts, with a potential increase of at least 135,000 bpd in October. However, some sources suggest it could be as high as 200,000-350,000 bpd. An online meeting will be held to discuss these plans as oil prices remain supported by Western countries.

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