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India chosen to host World Environment Day 2018

February 19th, 2018 India has been chosen to host this year’s edition of World Environment Day which will focus on the battle against plastic pollution. World Environment Day falls on 5 June every year and aims to raise public awareness and protection for the environment. The Un estimates that every Read more…

By Ja Wei Lee, 7 yearsFebruary 19, 2018 ago

Plastic Bottle Recycling Photo: Hans / Pixabay

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Challenge to meet new EU plastic packaging recycling targets, says EPA expert

January 18th, 2018 Ireland will face challenges to meet new EU recycling targets for plastic packaging, a waste prevention expert has said. Speaking before an Oireachtas Environment Committee hearing on the Green Party’s Waste Reduction Bill yesterday, the EPA’s Dr Tom Ryan warned that more progress is needed to protect our environment Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 7 yearsJanuary 18, 2018 ago