PROUD GLOBAL EXAMPLE eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 19 september 2024 –The amazing waste problem in Indonesia is about tore-start a final solution. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) has carried out beach cleanup and mangrove-planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten, continuing its flagship social impact program, Be Green, in Indonesia for the second…
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Example for the rest of the World eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 10th, 2024– In Oslo, Norway is working for a new legally binding and global agreement against marine plastic litter and plastic pollution under the auspices of the UN Environment Assembly. The Nordic country believes that a central obligation in a new agreement is that all countries should prepare national…
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A Cleaner Future for All is possible. eyesonthephilippines Amsterdam, 14 June 2024– With its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant communities, the Philippines faces a growing crisis that threatens its environment and well-being: plastic waste pollution. In recent years, the archipelago has witnessed a surge in plastic waste, from urban centres to remote beaches. In this document we’ll…
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Navigating Challenges and Opportunities eyesonsuriname 1. Introduction The global waste trade, driven by economic globalization, has significant implications for our planet’s climate. As countries exchange waste materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous, we must recognize the delicate balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability. 2. The Environmental Impact 2.1 Carbon Footprint Around 20–30% of global CO₂…
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Norway leads eyesonproject Amsterdam, 29 april 2024 — ‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim. Plastic…
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Revolution with: The Compleximer A new, sturdy and biodegradable plastic causes a revolution? eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 26 April 2024– Plastic recycling is very important to keep the growing mountain of plastic waste in the world under control. Plastics such as foil and packaging make this possible, but not yet with strong plastics such as car tires,…
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In 1997 Captain Charles Moore was sailing from Hawaii to California when he noticed a steady stream of plastics bobbing in the ocean. He had discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. by Frankie Adkins / BBC Over a thousand miles from land in the central North Pacific Ocean, the boat captain and oceanographer Captain Charles…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 Feb 2024– The World Bank has announced the launch of a unique seven-year bond, valued at $100 million, specifically targeted at reducing plastic waste. This pioneering Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond is designed to generate financial returns for investors through Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Recycling Credits, and Voluntary Carbon Units (VCU) derived from…
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