#Bestof2019 “Nothing is waste until you waste it” Precious Plastic demonstrates how plastic waste can be reused & given a new purpose. The tools 🛠they develop are shared online, open source, allowing anyone to download the recycling blueprints. #SolveDifferent for #CleanSeas

Plastic waste negatively impacts the marine environment in many ways. 🌊 Learn about the importance of keeping plastic out of our oceans in this infographic from GRID-Arendal

Single-use plastic packaging, designed to last a lifetime, is too often discarded after one use. Of 78M tons produced yearly, 32% leaks into the environment, equal to one garbage truck of plastic entering our ocean every minute. #BeatPlasticPollution info:

Following the intersessional meetings in Bangkok, join the next #GENeva #BeatPlasticPollution Dialogue on updates & the view to the finish line at #PlasticsTreaty #INC5, as delegates & stakeholders advance on the #RoadToBusan. 📆 5 Sep 2024, 15:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN5Sep24

#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 2-8 Sep? ✅ #RoadToBusan #INC5 #PlasticsTreaty ✅ Implementing Global Framework on #Chemicals ✅ #ClimateAction ✅ #WorldCleanAirDay #CleanAirNow ✅ #GreenSummer ✅ & more Check events, #jobs, suggestions & more ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN2-8Sep24

🌟Editorial Board Member of the Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics: Marco Race 🔗oaepublish.com/wecn/editor/25… 🌻Research interests: Soil remediation, Removal and control of #contaminants of #emerging concern in water , Wastewater treatment, #Hazardouswaste management

📣 New date! The #GENeva #BeatPlasticPollution Dialogue on updates & the view to the finish line at #PlasticsTreaty #INC5 scheduled for this week has been postponed to facilitate the participation of the INC Chair. 📆 4 October 2024, 16:00 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN4Oct24

Excellent and well researched piece on India's 🇮🇳role and position in the #PlasticsTreaty process, by Sukriti Vats thewire.in/environment/is…

🐠 Highest biodiversity of any ecosystem globally 💪 Directly support over 500 million people worldwide 📈 Key indicators of global ecosystem health Coral reefs are vital ecosystems, and fighting #ClimateChange is key to their survival.

It's been a lively morning at #RCF2024Asia with eight parallel sessions. From water and wetlands conservation, species conservation action, healthy lands and oceans, to Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action, we continue to reimagine conservation for a better future.

If you are interested in maps and policy outcomes related to plastics pollution, our #MARPLASTICCs story map is for you! Focus on Africa and Asia. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9c77cb… We are grateful for funding for MARPLASTICCs from Sida ! ArcGIS StoryMaps IUCN ESARO IUCN Asia

🚨Pacific Island Forum Heads of State endorsed Primary Plastic Polymers Declaration for the #PlasticsTreaty = 😉Presidential support 📈+ 10 the new members for #BridgetoBusan 🇳🇷🇲🇭🇳🇿🇳🇺 🇵🇼 🇵🇬 🇼🇸🇹🇴🇹🇻 🇰🇮 forumsec.org/sites/default/…

Our new report finds that incinerating waste, especially #plastics, pollutes the air and produces high amounts of highly #toxic ash, concluding that alternatives to incineration should be implemented globally. Read more and download the report: ipen.org/documents/wast…

Burning trash a major source of #plastic pollution: Study Emma Lewis Dr.Salahideen Alhaj 🔸SDGs Gender Statistics IUCN Plastics #PlasticsTreaty #EPPIC_Plastics Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator channelnewsasia.com/sustainability…

Please help spread the word! NOAA Marine Debris Program is hiring for the Marine Debris Program Division Chief/Director and Supervisory Program Manager. usajobs.gov/job/807047500 and usajobs.gov/job/807047600 are links for the roles. 🌊🐟

13 new projects that focus on large #MarineDebris removal and the use of interception technology are recommended for #funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Learn more: blog.marinedebris.noaa.gov/noaa-marine-de…

A new Plastic Pollutes PPC Webinar | Policy Matters: Finalizing the UN Plastics Treaty September 24 , 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT Register here: plasticpollutioncoalition.org/event/ppc-webi… FYI IUCN Asia UICN ORMACC IUCN ESARO IUCN Water and Land Management Team

Webinar: A global policy agenda to keep textiles in use Ellen MacArthur Foundation In collaboration with OEKO Institute, join experts to discuss current approaches and critically reflect on the effectiveness of extended producer responsibility (EPR). Register here oeko.de/wissenschaftsf…

Microplastics are a big news item this week. But what exactly are microplastics? Watch this 🎞️ to find out. #CleanSeas #BeatPollution