As we know that plastic pollution is a threat to human health and the environment. The first round of negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution have commenced. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Global talks commence to end plastic pollution

IN PICS | Senegal's 'Plastic Man' hopes to raise awareness against plastic pollution

Whales consume millions of plastic particles in a day, new study claims

Are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Vapes contain lithium, copper and plastic. Now UK organisations push to make vape recycling more accessible.

WION Climate Tracker: UK organisations push to make vape recycling more accessible

Plastic pollution has now become one of the most pressing environmental concerns. The rapid rise in production of disposable plastic products has overwhelmed the ability to deal with them. Although, now in an attempt to control plastic pollution, the US is planning to form coalition of countries to drive negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty.

WION Climate Tracker: US seeks to form coalition of countries to control plastic pollution

Poorly managed plastic waste is threatening the marine ecosystem and economy of the Maldives. A Maldivian youth is hoping to lead a campaign against single-use plastic bottles and packets which are ending up on shores of the beautiful beaches from parts of the world.

WION Climate Tracker: Maldivian youth to lead cleaning campaign as plastic is polluting beaches

A local Egyptian environmental group built a huge pyramid with pressed plastic bottles, on the banks of the Nile river. VeryNile is an environmental initiative to clean the Nile river.

Plastic collected from the Nile river makes a 'pyramid' in Cairo

Venezuelan mural artist has made innovative use of recycled plastic. The eco mural designed by the artist saw contribution from even children and older residents.

Venezuelan mural artist uses recycled plastic creatively

In Pictures: Birds enmeshed in our trash

Watch | Tiny turtle rescued from Sydney beach pooped 'pure plastic' for six days

Single use plastic ban in India and the alternatives we have

World’s first bioplastic vinyl record, made from ‘sugars and starches’, launched in UK

While the world is facing extreme environmental degradation due to excess plastics being dumped, a startup is turning landfill plastic into garden furniture and fences for the greater good.

Landfill plastic turned into garden furniture & fences using this tech

Eating, drinking and breathing for years: Scientists find microplastics everywhere

Kenyan start-up remoulds plastic into useful and trendy furniture

Several countries, including Canada and India, have announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic. Earlier this year, 124 countries pledged to end plastic pollution in the near future. A recent report said single-use plastics account for 1/3rd of all plastic produced globally.

Different countries and their steps towards banning single-use plastic

Superworms capable of chomping styrofoam hold key to higher plastic recycling rates: Study

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

Abandoned fishing gear is attributed to nearly 10 percent of the trash found in the world's oceans. Australian fishermen are trying to make the rock lobster trade more environmental friendly. Watch this report to know more.

Fishermen in Australia switch to plastic-free fishing

'Trash has value': Kenyan inventor turns plastic into bricks

Scientists take research trips on the Brazilian coast as studies indicate traces of microplastics in marine life. According to these researchers, the plastic objects end up entering inside fish and other marine creatures.

Scientists take research trips on the Brazilian coast

Plastic is among biggest pollutants on our planet. WION tells you how it was once assumed to be the great boon for human life.

Plastic: Beauty and the beast; How can we solve plastic pollution?

Recycled plastic bottles have been found to be passing more harmful chemicals into contents than the newly manufactured ones, as per researchers. Over 150 chemicals were found to be passed into drinks from plastic bottles. Around 18 were at levels exceeding regulations.

Why are recycled plastic bottles harmful?

According to a survey involving 28,000 people from 28 countries, 75% of people want a ban on single-use plastics as countries. This comes at a time when countries prepare to negotiate a plastic treaty.

Survey: 75% of people want a ban on single-use plastics

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