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Plastic pollution poses threat to ecosystem, biodiversity of Sundarbans 

The gravity of pollution caused by plastics is more than meets the eye. Wild animals often end up eating these plastics, Prof Abdullah Harun Chowdhury says

Infographic: TBS

Bangladesh disposes around 3.5b single-use plastic bottles annually: Study

Less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally, and nearly half of the 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually end up in landfills. File photo: Collected

Textile millers seek permission to import recyclable plastics

Rising 62 feet into the sky, the plastic sculpture in Cox's Bazar captures the destructive power of plastic pollution. Photo: TBS

Sky-high plastic 'robot monster' unveiled at Cox's Bazar beach to highlight plastic pollution

With the funds, Fariha's team plans to develop a prototype and conduct thorough testing to ensure the idea's functionality and sustainability. Photo: Courtesy

GreenShell: Eco-friendly food packaging idea wins big at TBS Graduates Scholar Hunt

A plastic bottle floats in the sea at Maccarese beach, west of Rome, Italy November 21, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi/File Photo

Battle over curbing plastic output jeopardises UN treaty hopes

Overproduction of plastic has led to an urgent global waste problem — yet production continues. Photo: Nayem Ali

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

Photo: UNB

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Refill machine saves 30% cost, reduces plastic use: Unilever Bangladesh 

The workshop, titled “Plastic Catastrophe: Designing a Sustainable Tomorrow,” was organised by Cordaid at the Sheraton Dhaka. Photo: Courtesy

Plastic recycling: A key to sustainable development

During the drive, some 323 kg of plastic waste was collected from a 6-kilometre long beach in Kuakata. Photo: Courtesy

323kg plastic waste collected in drive at Kuakata beach 

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?