plastic

Overproduction of plastic has led to an urgent global waste problem — yet production continues. Photo: Nayem Ali
Panorama

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

California is suing oil and gas major Exxon Mobil. The case has highlighted the connection between fossil fuel companies and plastic waste, as well as the need for a cap on plastic production

Photo: UNB
Environment

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers
Bangladesh

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Environment

Refill machine saves 30% cost, reduces plastic use: Unilever Bangladesh 

The workshop, titled “Plastic Catastrophe: Designing a Sustainable Tomorrow,” was organised by Cordaid at the Sheraton Dhaka. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Plastic recycling: A key to sustainable development

During the drive, some 323 kg of plastic waste was collected from a 6-kilometre long beach in Kuakata. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

323kg plastic waste collected in drive at Kuakata beach 

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?
Thoughts

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?

Officials of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change inspect shops in Mohammadpur Agricultural Market, Dhaka, on 1 November 2024. Photo: UNB
Environment

Strict action against polythene bags producers from 3 Nov: Ministry

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Study finds dangerous levels of lead in children's toys, daily-use products

Plastic pollution has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Photo: Nayem Ali
Bangladesh

Ban on plastic bags: Here’s why it matters

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

The fight against plastic waste: Empowering the informal plastic waste recyclers

Press conference held by Plastic Foundation on 14 October 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Manufacturers threaten to take to streets as crackdown on plastic bags looms

The adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change at a briefing in the Secretariat on 7 Oct. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Tourist limit to be imposed on St Martin's Island: Rizwana