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A plastics treaty is on the cards...however coming not soon enough... theguardian.com/.../plastic-pr…... ...but the treaty itself cannot tackle the plastic over-consumption problem. The implementation, collaboration and responsible behavior play a crucial role too.

Stuart welcoming participants of the ⁦⁦gj⁩ leadership program! Such a whip smart bunch working to have a positive impact on #sustainability in their organizations and the world. So glad to have them here ⁦Yale University⁩!!

Great article! Yet, it's time to reframe how we talk about informal recycling workers. They've suffered the most in this toxic plastics economy, protecting others. Regulation won't fix this, reparation might. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…. #plasticpollution Elizabeth Kolbert ♻️ International Alliance of Waste Pickers

It was good to meet with another #biner, @SaskiaAbrahmsK at the STS Italia conference at Università di Bologna! Openingthebin #OTB

Amazing #OTB3 #wastesafari photo, 'Holy Waste', by Lenka Brunclikova & Magdolna Molnár, third place. - flickr.com/photos/1973254… Congratulations! #OTB

We want to hear from you! ♻️What's the biggest challenge you face in reducing plastic waste in your daily life? Share with us in the comments and let's start a conversation about sustainable choices. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment. #ReducePlasticWaste

Material scientists set out to beat #plasticpackaging on three fronts. They succeeded. They've brewed up a plastic #alternative that is transparent, nonabsorbent (i.e., won’t get soggy) and disappears in two months—and for a bonus, it’s #edible anthropocenemagazine.org/2023/07/materi… #ppipl

#EU taking a stand against pharmaceutical residues in #wastewater In Uppsala, #Sweden, an innovative pilot project to rid water of #pollutants is making waves. euronews.com/next/2023/06/2… #OTB

Excited to share 2 postdoc opportunities in fisheries governance & finance👇🏾 The first, focused on West Africa, examines the flows of finance and profit driving overfishing of small pelagic stocks & is co-funded by Oceans 5 (deadline 11th August) hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…

A UK start-up has created an AI system designed to analyse waste processing and recycling facilities... Read more about how AI systems and information technology already help in waste management industry: bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Millions of people suffer through #ModernSlavery. So why are not all UK companies transparent in their reports on the issue? Mahmoud Gad (Mahmoud Gad) explains the importance of full and accurate reporting in combatting a global issue. doc.your-brochure-online.co.uk/Lancaster-Univ…

How can social media help women from less privileged communities make their businesses a success in the Global South? Dr Uzair Shah's work in Pakistan and Ghana explores how these entrepreneurs might reach new customer markets. doc.your-brochure-online.co.uk/Lancaster-Univ…

Microplastics used in food packaging and paint have been discovered in the human heart for the first time... Read more at: dailymail.co.uk/health/article…

Evidence of microplastic contamination of freshwater sources continues to accumulate. 💧 🌊 #PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic ow.ly/l44050PAVfV

Surfer makes waves on #Thames over #plastic #recycling A campaigner has windsurfed up the Thames to return plastic bottles from the UK which he found in #Sweden and called for the #UK to establish a nationwide deposit return scheme bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan… #ppipl

Check out the fantastic insights of our amazing team researching in Malaysia, in collaboration with Sunway University (Sunway University)! #ppipl Lancaster University Management School #FCRI

Last week, over 20,000 young people voted on our first VT of the new school year. They shared their thoughts with us on the growing problem of e-waste 🧵 #ZeroWasteWeek

Congrats to John Chweya and all informal recyclers for making into Time list of inspiring leaders ♻️ International Alliance of Waste Pickers time.com/collection/tim… WIEGO

Has anyone noticed? From Sunday, 1 October, shops, takeaways, food vendors and other hospitality businesses are no longer able to sell single-use plastic cutlery, balloon sticks, polystyrene cups or food containers. bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

"It’s better to reuse than recycle..." Lego has abandoned its highest-profile effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks after finding that its new material led to higher carbon emissions. ft.com/content/6cad18…