The Maldives, a global tourist spot known for its snorkeling, scuba diving, and beaches, has the highest amount of microplastic pollution in its waters. The ubiquity of these plastics will affect its beaches, marine life, and livelihood of island communities. Microplastics, waste that measures less than 5mm, is plastic that’s broken down over time and remains in the environment. Scientists recorded and compared the …
With the changes in the global environment, unlike earlier, companies have been required to look beyond their financial performances and incorporate social activities as part of their operation. Ever since CSR was introduced, it has drastically changed the business landscape as well as the society for the better. However, the pandemic has engendered a new …
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People-centric approach, emphasis on education & innovation required to address issues, say residents The availability of the civic amenities to residents is not evenly distributed. Some are enjoying all these facilities and others are deprived of them. Various measures and suggestions are there which the Municipal Corporation may take to provide basic civic amenities to …
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City University associate professor Dr Cheung Siu-gin makes discovery while collecting fragments for other research WWF-Hong Kong researcher says results show just how big the plastics problem is Sea animals could be chewing on ocean plastic waste and creating microplastics at a faster rate than previously thought, a Hong Kong researcher has found. Dr Cheung …
Cross-border frictions prevent economies of scale in tackling plastic pollution. Trade facilitation can help increase the “three Rs” – reduce, re-use and recycle. Governments and firms must collaborate to scale the circular economy at a global level. Action on plastic pollution has been slowed considerably during the COVID-19 pandemic – but there’s a new emerging …
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