UN Days World Earth Day: Battle Between Planet & Plastic By George George Idowu Word Earth Day (WED) is an annual event held every April 22 to demonstrate support for…
Africa Plastic products major cause of environmental pollution – Ghana’s minister By Nneka NwogwugwuThe Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovations (MESTI), Dr Kwaku Afriyie, in…
News EIA proposes need for global treaty to cut plastic production By Nneka Nwogwugwu A new global plastics treaty that takes into account the entire lifecycle of plastics needs…
News LASEPA bans use of single plastic, pet bottles By Omotayo EdubiThe Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has condemned the increasing rate of…
Waste management England to ban single-use plastic plates, cutlery By Nneka NwogwugwuSingle-use plastic plates and cutlery, and polystyrene cups will be banned in England under…
Science and technology Microbes in cow’s stomach can degrade plastic – Study stomachs contain bacteria that can break down plastic, a study has suggested. With the use of single-use…