World: Former US President Joe Biden announced a target to eliminate single-use plastic utensils like drinking straws by 2035 in government departments. 

'BACK TO PLASTIC': Trump to sign executive order to end Biden's push for paper straws

New Zealand has set a groundbreaking precedent by becoming the first country in the world to extend its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to include thin bags typically used for holding fruits and vegetables.

New Zealand takes lead in plastic bag ban, expands restrictions to thin bags

England is taking its single-use plastics ban even further by restricting the sale of plastic cutlery, plates, bowls, trays, balloon sticks, as well as certain kinds of polystyrene cups and food containers. The new ban will go into effect in October of this year.

WION Climate Tracker: England to ban single-use plastic plates and cutlery for environmental reasons

The UK is set to ban all single-use plastic in a bid to reduce the pollution being spread by these cutlery items. Watch this video to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: UK government eyes ban on single-use plastic permanently soon

Restrictions on single-use plastic bags took effect in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi Wednesday, as part of its efforts for a greener future.

Abu Dhabi bans single use plastic bags

Tel Aviv has announced a ban on all single-use plastic on the city's beaches from as early as this summer. Israel is addicted to disposable plastic and it's time to quit plastic, said Israel. Watch this ground report!

Ban on single-use plastic: 'Its time to quit plastic,' says Israel

From 2022, no vegetables and fruits would be sold in wrapped plastic packaging, as France’s new law banning overwrapped eatables comes into force on Saturday. A total of 30 varieties, including cucumbers, lemons and oranges, have been banned from being wrapped in plastic.

Towards a greener future: France starts banning plastic packaging of fruits and vegetables

France will ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables from January 2022 in a bid to reduce plastic waste, the environment ministry says. Implementing a February 2020 law, the government published a list of about 30 fruits and vegetables that will have to be sold without plastic packaging from January 1.

‘Outrageous amount’: France BANS plastic packaging for 30 fruits and vegetables

In an attempt to reduce plastic waste, Spain will ban the sale of fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic from 2023, El Pais reported citing sources familiar with the initiative.

Spain set to ban sale of plastic-wrapped fruits and vegetables from 2023: Reports

The Plastic Bag Store looks like a typical New York City grocery store in the heart of Times Square, but a closer look at the boxes of sushi rolls and cereal have labels like "plastic bagacado roll," "Yucky Shards," and "Caps N' Such." Beginning Monday (Oct. 19), all plastic carryout bags are banned throughout the entire state of New York, where according to the state's Department of Environmental Conservation, more than 23 billion plastic bags are used each year.

The Plastic Bag Store opens to coincide with NY's plastic bag ban

A plastic bag store at New York's Times Square welcomes visitors. The exhibition of the items is made from single-use plastic. It's a reminder of plastic waste clogging landfills.

A reminder of over abundance of plastic waste piling up in landfills worldwide

Shoppers and vendors in the Indonesian capital said a ban on single-use plastic in markets and malls that came into effect on Wednesday (July 1) is impractical in some cases and suggested more time is needed to comply with the new rules.

Indonesians reluctant to kick plastic bag habit despite ban

In a bid to cut down plastic pollution in the country, China, one of the world's biggest producers of plastic waste is going to ban all non-degradable plastic bags and straws in the major cities in its territory.

Plastic in oceans to outweigh fish: China to ban single-use plastic bags and straws

Bangladesh's high court ordered the government Monday to introduce steps by next year broadly banning single-use plastics following a landmark case brought by environmental groups.

Bangladesh court orders government to ban single-use plastics

Thailand began the year on Wednesday (January 1) with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a complete ban in 2021 to reduce waste and debris in the sea.

Thai supermarkets join effort to reduce plastic waste

Traders, shopkeepers, and others in India have started looking for an alternative to plastic amid the anticipation of a blanket ban on single-use plastic across the country.

Traders, shopkeepers look for alternative as India begins war on plastic

India has held off imposing a blanket ban on single-use plastics to combat pollution, officials said on Tuesday, a measure seen as too disruptive for the industry at a time when it is coping with an economic slowdown and job losses.

India delays plan to ban single-use plastic countrywide

With India set to impose a nationwide ban on several single-use plastics ranging from bags, cups and straws on Wednesday, many are cheering the environment-friendly move while some, quintessentially those belonging to the plastic industry, are living in the fear of loss of employment.

India's upcoming plastic ban will bring cheer to many, despair to some

Companies in India will seek exemptions from the government's planned ban on certain plastic items, fearing the move will disrupt supply chains and raise costs ahead of a festive season, according to sources and an industry document seen by Reuters.

Spooked by Narendra Modi's plastics ban, companies seek clarity, exemptions

Superstar Aamir Khan on Monday expended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s initiative of banning single-use plastic in the country. During his recent radio address `Mann Ki Baat` and also during the Independence Day address, Modi had pitched for launching a "new mass movement" against single-use plastic from October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Aamir Khan backs PM Modi's move to ban single-use plastic

People in Toronto react to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that his government will seek to ban single-use plastics by 2021. Many say they support the move, believing the use of plastic “is not necessary”.

Canada to ban single-use plastics in 2021: Trudeau

Canada plans to ban some single-use plastics like straws, bags and cutlery by early 2021 to reduce waste and litter and protect the world's oceans, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday.

Plastic straws and bags no more: Canada aims to clean up its act

Government puts complete ban on import of plastic waste

Faced with images of turtles smothered by plastic bags, beaches carpeted with garbage and islands of trash floating in the oceans, environmentalists say the world is waking up to the need to tackle plastic pollution at the source.

Oceans of garbage prompt war on plastics

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