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Jan 9, 2025 | 
thedailystar.net | Plastic Pollution
Police have arrested five people with a large quantity polythene and a pickup truck in the capital's Bangshal area. The arrestees are Anam Fakhrul Islam, 50, Md Habibur Rahman, 26, Enamul Haque, 28, Md Azizul Islam, 35, and Md Zakir Sardar, 32. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Bangshal police set up a checkpoint in the area in front of Asian Palace on Abul Hasnat Road last evening. Around 6:35pm, a pickup truck and three battery-run vans were stopped at the checkpoint.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
thedailystar.net | Plastic Pollution
The government is intensifying its efforts to enforce the ban on polythene bags, urging all citizens to comply with the directives to stop using such bags. Non-compliance will result in strict actions, said Tapan Kumar Biswas, additional secretary and chair of the monitoring committee on the polythene issue, during a monitoring operation at New Market Kitchen Market in the capital today. Talking to reporters, he said since November 3, authorities have conducted 166 raids to enforce the ban.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
thedailystar.net | Plastic Pollution
Combating plastic pollution requires practical, collaborative solutions, said speakers at the roundtable yesterday. Policy Exchange Bangladesh organised the roundtable titled "Policy for Progress: Building a Sustainable Bangladesh". The discussion highlighted the importance of policies developed through public-private partnerships to safeguard the environment while supporting economic growth.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
thedailystar.net | Plastic Pollution
Enforcing laws and fostering public awareness is equally essential to reduce the use of plastic, said speakers at a roundtable today. The event was organised by BRAC to observe "World Cities Day". The discussion titled "Reducing Plastic Waste -- National Policy to Sustainable Actions" was held at the BRAC Centre in Dhaka's Mohakhali.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
curious.earth | Alexis Ancel |Plastic Pollution
When you picture a minimalist lifestyle, what do you see? Presumably, you picture your home or your closet specially curated so you own only what adds value and meaning to your life. You probably started it because you wanted to avoid the overly knick-knacked living room of generations past. So you removed the clutter with the aim to focus on more important things.
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
republicofgreen.com | Environmental Issues |Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution and microplastics have infiltrated every part of our planet, from the highest mountains to the deepest ocean trenches. Despite its convenience and utility in everyday life, plastic’s enduring environmental impact presents a profound challenge for global sustainability. This collection of startling facts about plastic pollution highlights the scale of the issue and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to reduce and manage our plastic footprint effectively.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
natureworldnews.com | Plastic Pollution |Anna Genevieve Louise
A Turkish scientist claims that rising nest temperatures are driving up the number of female sea turtles as the planet warms more quickly, impacting all species on Earth.
Hatching Of Eggs
Dogan Sozbilen, a board member of the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center (DEKAMER), assessed how climate change and global warming are affecting sea turtles.
Temperature has a direct effect on a number of animals, most notably sea turtles, where it determines the sex of the hatchlings.
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May 26, 2024 | 
republicofgreen.com | Environmental Issues |Plastic Pollution
Is it possible to live a day, let alone a week or a month, without buying or using any plastic? We’re going to explore practical ways to go radically plastic-free, tackling the pervasive issue of plastic pollution with actionable and innovative solutions. Every day, from the moment we wake up, we encounter plastic in various forms, from the toothbrush in the bathroom to the packaging of our breakfast foods.
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May 26, 2024 | 
republicofgreen.com | Environmental Issues |Plastic Pollution
Innovative recycling techniques are at the forefront of the fight against plastic pollution, introducing groundbreaking methods that promise to transform how we manage and repurpose plastic waste. These advanced technologies aim to reduce environmental impacts and enhance the efficiency of recycling processes, revolutionizing waste management and supporting global sustainability efforts.
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May 25, 2024 | 
republicofgreen.com | Environmental Issues |Plastic Pollution
In the quest to combat the ever-growing issue of plastic pollution, bioplastics are emerging as a promising solution, poised to transform our approach to manufacturing, using, and disposing of plastic materials. Unlike traditional plastics, which are derived predominantly from petroleum, bioplastics offer a greener alternative made from renewable resources, aligning with the global push towards sustainability.
