SYDNEY, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- To help bring life back into Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the broader environment, leaders in the local State of Queensland are considering a complete ban on single use plastics, which they say will be a first for the country in terms of the scope. Min...
Australia has pledged to get serious about plastic pollution. The government released its first-ever National Plastics Plan earlier this month and it includes steps to phase out problematic plastics, maintain plastic-free beaches, support sustainable product design innovation, and shift to more easily-...
This year there’s been a strong focus on waste and recycling, kicked off byChina’s ban on foreign waste products in Januaryand followed by the waste industry suffering the outcome of this decision and scrambling to deal with the crisis. The Chinese ban, which will be fully implemented earl...
The ban is all part of McDonald's global sustainability strategy, which runs parallel to mounting public pressure on takeaway companies to limit their single-use plastic straws and containers in order to reduce marine pollution. "As one of the world’s largest restaurant businesses, we know we...
Microplastic and mesoplastic pollution in surface waters and beaches of the Canary Islands: A review Data on meso- and microplastics in the Canary Islands over the last decade was compiled and reviewed.The concentrations of meso- and MPs on beaches ranged ... A García-Regalado,A Herrera,R ...
Earlier this year, G20 nations agreed on a voluntary plan to reduce the plastic waste choking the seas. A particular environmental concern are microplastics—tiny pieces of degraded waste that absorb harmful chemicals and accumulate inside fish, birds and other animals. ...
During my stay, I am eager to delve into the issue of plastic pollution, learn about Australia's efforts in eliminating plastics, and engage in meaningful discussions with you and the students of BMGS. As I aspire to become an IT engineer, I am also excited to explore Australia's work-...
intergovernmental bodies are developing strategies to mitigate the loss of threatened species and habitats (Australian Government2022; United Nations2021). However, mobilisation of broad public support is also essential to prevent and reverse biodiversity loss (Convention on Biological Diversity2010; Stephens...
There was a marginally significant decline in strapping bands in the environment over time (2004-2020), although we were unable to associate this directly to the SRP intervention (ban on ships). At a consumer level, there was a decline in the rate of cigarette butts flicked on the ground ...
A.Smart-phones are main killers on the road.B.All accidents result from drivers’ using cell-phones.C.Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.D.Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.【3】How does the phone detection unit function effectivelyA.It ...