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Year: 2023

Year: 2023

GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY (INC-2) (29 May to 2 June 2023)

Lai Cheng June 8, 2023 0 Comments
Meeting Ends: A Quick Summary The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (#INC2) for a global agreement to end plastic pollution concluded at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris with civil society organizations appealing to governments not to allow the use of dilatory tactics and procedural questions to set back progress and lower the ambition of the potential treaty....
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY (INC-2) (29 May to 2 June 2023)

Lai Cheng June 7, 2023 0 Comments
A Recap of Day 3 Talks On the 3rd day of the INC2 #PlasticsTreaty, negotiations finally moved to Contact Groups – after 2 days of delay focused solely on the draft Rules of Procedure. The INC heard calls from NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, Women, impacted communities, trade unions, workers, scientists, and other rights-holders and civil society members for: dramatic reductions of plastics...
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EAT SMART

Lai Cheng June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Most people focus solely on cutting calories to lose weight. High calorie foods – which can lead to weight gain – are almost always artificial and processed and do not provide any significant nutritional value. However, it’s also crucial to consider the types of foods that you’re eating. A high-calorie vegetable salad which is high nutrients is better for health than a low-calorie...
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WHY GREEN SPACES ARE GOOD FOR YOU

Lai Cheng June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Research shows that green spaces, areas with natural elements like trees, grass, or gardens, boost your overall well-being. That includes your physical and mental health. Even looking at nature and greenery through a window can lower your blood pressure and anxiety levels, recent studies show. In fact, the longer you’re exposed to green spaces, the more likely you are to have better mental...
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THE SHOCKING HAZARDS POSED BY AN EVERYDAY ITEM: THE PLASTIC BOTTLE

Lai Cheng June 6, 2023 0 Comments
A first-ever study reveals the hard truths behind soft drinks' plastic bottles: The beverage industry supply chain of this common plastic, known as polyethylene terephthalate or PET, is riddled with carcinogens, emissions and contamination. Worldwide, the beverage industry buys more than 500 billion plastic bottles annually – nearly a million per minute. Making PET requires hundreds of...
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World Environment Day 2023: #BeatPlasticPollution

Lai Cheng June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Beat Plastic Pollution is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day.  The data put out by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) is staggering. Around the world, one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, while up to five trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. Plastic production keeps growing, with half of all plastic produced designed for...
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