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Awash in plastic, calls for action spring in Philippines to tackle growing crisis 

Awash in plastic, calls for action spring in Philippines to tackle growing crisis 

  • Philippines was largest contributor of plastic waste in the ocean, according to a 2021 study
  • Environmental groups are also calling for a change in consumption behavior 
By Ellie Aben ·
Special Young climate activist launches mission to rid plastic waste in India

Young climate activist launches mission to rid plastic waste in India

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Trawling Iraq’s threatened marshes to collect plastic waste

Trawling Iraq’s threatened marshes to collect plastic waste

By AFP ·
Turkey dumping UK plastic waste: Report

Turkey dumping UK plastic waste: Report

By Arab News ·
Special Walk of fame: Indonesian duo pave the way to success with recycled plastic roads photos

Walk of fame: Indonesian duo pave the way to success with recycled plastic roads

By Shinta Eka Puspasari ·
Thailand’s lost baby dugong dies from shock, eating plastic

Thailand’s lost baby dugong dies from shock, eating plastic

By AP ·
Dubai Airports pledges to ban single-use plastic in environmental push

Dubai Airports pledges to ban single-use plastic in environmental push

By Arab News ·
Campaign launched against plastic pollution in Saudi Arabia

Campaign launched against plastic pollution in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·
Oman environment agency pushes for plastic bag ban

Oman environment agency pushes for plastic bag ban

By Arab News ·
Nearly all of Lebanon’s tap water ‘contaminated with plastic fibers’ report warns

Nearly all of Lebanon’s tap water ‘contaminated with plastic fibers’ report warns

By Arab News ·
Your tap water may contain plastic, researchers warn

Your tap water may contain plastic, researchers warn

By Agence France Presse ·

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