UAE to Ban Single-Use Plastic January 1, 2024
The UAE has announced a ban on single-use plastic items, from cutlery to cigarette butts. This is a positive step for the environment, and it is encouraging to see that even countries with an economic interest in oil-based plastic production…
High-End Luxury Fashion Brand Goes Circular
Gucci, an Italian luxury fashion brand, has launched the first hub for circular luxury in Italy. The hub will focus on four main areas: research and development, logistics, industrial partnerships, and value sharing. The goal of the hub is to…
‘A win for climate justice of epic proportions’: UN vote could push countries to take climate action
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on climate justice on March 29, 2023. The resolution, which was proposed by Vanuatu, calls on the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, to clarify states’ obligations to tackle…
‘Safeguard our future’: Australia passes law capping oil and gas emissions for the first time
Australia passed a new law on March 30, 2023 that will cap emissions from coal mines and oil refineries. The law, which was passed with the support of the Green party, is the first time that emissions reductions have been…
All blocked up: UK proposes ban on plastic wet wipes to tackle water pollution
The UK government is planning to ban plastic wet wipes, which are a major cause of sewer blockages and water pollution. The ban would come into effect next year, following a public consultation. Wet wipes are made from a variety…
Earth Hour 2023: Switch off and get involved in these events to help the planet
Earth Hour is an annual event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held on the last Saturday of March, and encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour from 8:30…
COP27 finally put a loss and damage fund on the map. What can we expect on the way to COP28?
Army troops evacuate people from a flood-hit area in Punjab, Pakistan, last summer. – Copyright AP Photo
Wildlife crossings: US rolls out $350 million in funding to prevent collisions and improve habits
Around 350 million animals are killed by traffic in the US each year. – Copyright Canva
Happy Earth Month from the .ECO family.
In honor of Earth Month, you decide to explore the website .ECO® , an online community dedicated to environmental sustainability. As you browse the site, you come across a variety of resources, from tips on reducing your carbon footprint to profiles…