plastic

Artificial intelligence isn’t going to magically fix our problems, and the futuristic option isn’t always the most effective choice Photo: Reuters
Panorama

AI robots can’t clean our plastic-plagued oceans alone

Technology can help mitigate environmental damage, but it can’t solve the problem.

Minister warns of harsher action against polythene producers
Bangladesh

Minister warns of harsher action against polythene producers

UNDP to raise awareness on plastic pollution by introducing jute-polymer bags
Environment

UNDP to raise awareness on plastic pollution by introducing jute-polymer bags

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Bangladesh

Ensure strict implementation of laws to control plastic pollution: TIB

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Bangladesh

SGGWC discusses environment-friendly packaging solutions 

Plastic straps made from recycled PET bottles have found some unorthodox use in some parts of the country. Photo: Ashraful Haque
Panorama

Where throw-away plastic finds a new purpose

Latest technologies, machinery make 15th Plastic Fair attractive
Economy

Latest technologies, machinery make 15th Plastic Fair attractive

Govt to cut single-use plastic by 90% by 2026: Environment minister
Bangladesh

Govt to cut single-use plastic by 90% by 2026: Environment minister

Single-use plastic waste rises from 2019-2021 despite pledges
World+Biz

Single-use plastic waste rises from 2019-2021 despite pledges

Plastic manufacturers eye over $17b exports by 2030
Environment

Plastic manufacturers eye over $17b exports by 2030

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Events

15th International plastic fair from 22 February 

According to ESDO in Bangladesh, every year, about 87,000 tonnes of single-use plastic are thrown away. Photo: Rehman Asad/ TBS
Panorama

The world is looking to rein in single-use plastic. Will corporations in Bangladesh pay heed?

A sack containing discarded plastic bottles is seen at a recycling yard in New Delhi, India on 22 November 2018. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Talks kick off on global plastic trash treaty