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Study identifies new stomach disease in seabirds caused by microplastics
Start-ups are raising funds to speed up process that uses microbes
Worries over outages and soaring energy costs are spurring chemicals groups to reinvest in coal-fired power plants. Plus: companies and eco-campaigners urge clarity on reform. To come: rising raw material prices add to supply chain strain
It’s versatile, affordable, magical — and lethal for the environment. An exhibition explores its glorious past and future solutions
Less than 1% of textile waste is recycled into fibres for new clothes, notes Global Fashion Agenda
Ambitious resolution defies pushback from vested interests led by the petrochemicals industry
Negotiations over landmark draft agreement lead to battle over scope of pollution problem
Sheeting, twine and packaging are beneficial, but not if used only once
Discarded protective items highlight increase in single-use kit and equipment
Rising cost of polyethylene terephthalate threatens sustainability targets set by companies
World’s largest toymaker says it can make pieces from recycled drinks bottles
Ban of the sanitary products — and their applicators — has taken the capital’s female residents by surprise
Glass is still the material of choice for fine wine — but we must embrace the alternatives
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