Notably, 90 percent of these particles were identified as nanoplastics, while the remaining 10 percent were classified as microplastics, according to a study
By Outlook Planet Desk 11/01/2024
As plastic production continues to rise, the ubiquity of micro(nano)plastics in the environment raises concerns about their impact on both ecosystems and human health
By Bhagyashree Jain 29/12/2023
"All of this year's young climate champions are proving one thing loud and clear: the next generation of leaders has arrived, and they're unleashing their power on a global scale to tackle the climate crisis head-on," said Beryl Kay, president of Action for...
By Outlook Planet Desk 16/08/2023
World Environment Day 2023: India can transform its massive waste problem into an engine of energy, economy, and empowerment
By Gayatri Divecha 05/06/2023
Most of the focus is on treating plastic waste as a management problem, but it is equally important to regulate the supply and consumption of raw materials in manufacturing
By Atin Biswas 31/05/2023
The world community is committed to an international, legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution by 2040
By Associated Press 29/05/2023
A series of Mission LiFE-related events take place across the country mobilising individuals to take pro-planet actions ahead of World Environment Day on June 5
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/05/2023
As the Centre gears up to implement a nationwide ban on single-use plastic from July 1, experts tell us we need to go beyond bans to take on the plastic menace
By Shailaja Tripathi 02/06/2022
The UNEP resolution, endorsed by representatives from 175 nations in Nairobi, will be implemented through an internationally binding agreement and address the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal
By Shailja Tripathi 03/03/2022