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Leaked letter reveals Coca-Cola and McDonald’s attempt to delay EU packaging law

A leaked letter from more than 100 food and beverage companies reveals a last-minute attempt by Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and other companies to reopen discussions on the EU packaging law.

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Concerns over plastics treaty grow as Norway reconsiders UN funding

Norwegian funding for environment programme uncertain: concerns grow over progress on plastics treaty

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Shocking report about our hidden microplastic exposure

New report reveals shocking scale of hidden global microplastic exposure.

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Hundreds of waste criminals arrested in a global operation

In a large-scale global operation led by Europol in 2025, more than 300 waste criminals were arrested and huge quantities of illegal waste were seized.

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Sleeping en masse on toxic foam rubber

The mattress industry under the microscope: environmental and health risks posed by foam rubber.

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More Indians, less cowboys

A creative look at plastic pollution

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Don't microwave your food, It's toxic

Greenpeace warns us against using microwave ovens

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Plastic Detox Premiere

Plastic is inside our bodies. And now the world will see what that means. On 16 March, "The Plastic Detox" launches globally on Netflix.

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Reorganizing for impact

Reorganisation at Plastic Soup Foundation

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