plastic

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

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

Rising 62 feet into the sky, the sculpture’s towering form captures the destructive power of 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
Pursuit

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
World+Biz

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
Panorama

Can suing fossil fuel companies slow plastic production?

Photo: UNB
Environment

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers
Bangladesh

Realistic solutions key to addressing sustainable plastic management: Speakers

Environment

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
Bangladesh

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
Environment

323kg plastic waste collected in drive at Kuakata beach 

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?
Thoughts

Can plastic pollution be mitigated through a reverse supply chain?

Officials of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change inspect shops in Mohammadpur Agricultural Market, Dhaka, on 1 November 2024. Photo: UNB
Environment

Strict action against polythene bags producers from 3 Nov: Ministry

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Study finds dangerous levels of lead in children's toys, daily-use products

Plastic pollution has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Photo: Nayem Ali
Bangladesh

Ban on plastic bags: Here’s why it matters