The art of a plastics treaty: How sculptures, collages, and poetry have influenced global talks
As countries try to find agreement on plastic pollution, creative interventions are turning heads — and turning the conversation toward
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Joseph Winters
12:19
Here’s what to watch for at this month’s global plastics treaty talks
Delegates are meeting in Geneva for a sixth — and potentially final — round of negotiations...
Joseph Winters
10:28
Plastics companies know about chemical recycling’s shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution
A new report casts doubt on industry narratives about the “revolutionary” technology...
Joseph Winters
08:20
Big banks abandoned a voluntary climate alliance. Now, critics are calling for new laws.
Environmental groups say state and international policymakers must step up to stop fossil fuel financing...
Joseph Winters
07:19
After 2 years, Coca-Cola’s promise to scale up reusable packaging is dead
The pledge was born out of shareholder activism — and was withdrawn as regulators crack down on greenwashing...
Joseph Winters
16:20
Over 100 countries want an ambitious plastics treaty. Oil-producing nations are getting in the way.
“If it wasn’t for Saudi and Russia we would have reached an agreement here.”...
Joseph Winters
03:32
LA County sues Pepsi and Coke over plastic pollution and false advertising
The lawsuit says the companies knew the limitations of plastics recycling but promoted it anyway...
Joseph Winters
16:24
Experts say a proposed revamp to the recycling symbol is still deceptive — and probably illegal
Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading...
Joseph Winters
01:25
California inspired a wave of plastic bag bans — with an unfortunate loophole
The Golden State finally fixed its ban last month, but at least five other states still allow the distribution of
Joseph Winters
02:26
‘I can’t think straight’: Still buried beneath Helene’s debris, Floridians brace for Milton
Hundreds of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as the state faces its second major hurricane in two weeks...
