EU‘s Flawed Reliance on Audits and Certifications for Raw Materials Rules: Human Rights Watch Warns of Insufficient Protection The European Union (EU) may be relying too heavily on voluntary audit and certification initiatives to protect human rights in minerals supply chains, according to a recent inquiry by Human Rights Watch. […]
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Title: The Illusion of Sustainability: The Truth Behind Recyclable Grocery Bags
In a world that generated roughly 350 million tons of plastic in 2019, only 6% of global plastics produced came from recycled plastics. This staggering reality has started to attract the attention of policymakers, with governments across the globe implementing regulations that encourage companies to include recycled materials in their […]
The Ripple Effect: Tracing The Journey Of Water From Source To Multi-Valued Resource
The United Nations held its first Conference on Water in New York last March, with discussions on how to ensure that every individual has access to clean water and sanitation. A key point that emerged from the conference is an evolution in thought on what water is, what it provides, […]
“Shining a Light on Environmental Concerns: Earth Hour Returns”
Earth Hour: A Symbolic Event to Draw Our Attention to the Environment Among the many challenges that we face as a society, the issue of environmental sustainability and climate change is undoubtedly one of the most pressing. Every year, on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the […]
A Global Plastic Waste Crisis: Is a Unified Approach Attainable?
In late May, delegates from 175 countries, along with private stakeholders, will gather in Paris for a global effort to create an international treaty to potentially control plastic production and pollution. Despite the urgency to address the world’s toxic plastic waste crisis, countries remain far apart on what the treaty […]
Rethinking Recycling: A Call for a More Effective and Inclusive Recycling Program
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a modern solution to the failing recycling system in the United States. According to a recent Times Union article, hundreds of millions of pounds of recyclable plastic, paper, aluminum and glass are buried in landfills or incinerated every year rather than being remade into new […]
The Urgent Case for a Comprehensive Global Plastics Treaty
The world is plagued by an incessant problem, throwaway plastic. This kind of plastic is taking a serious toll on the environment, biodiversity, and health. In fact, the increase in plastic production by oil and gas activity is leading to social injustice, making the climate crisis even more pronounced. Plastic […]
“Beyond Paris: Exploring Effective Solutions to Combat Climate Change”
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