News Forum - Thailand slides down marine plastic index, helps shape international plastic waste laws

[Thaiger]

Thailand’s spot on the list of countries with the highest levels of marine plastic pollution has been reduced from #6 to #10 in light of the country’s efforts to combat plastic waste. Thailand recently reached an international agreement to combat the looming problem of plastic waste at the United Nation’s most recent Environmental Assembly – or UNEA – meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya. Thailand has established a panel to help draft international laws on plastic pollution and aims to completely stop the use of seven types of single-use plastic by 2027, replacing them with environmentally-friendly alternatives. Thailand’s Minister of Natural […]

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[HolyCowCm]

This is one of the good things the goverment needs to really work on. Everyone needs to do their part on the war against plastics in the sea and oceans.

[Fridge]

A good thing, from 6th to 10th on 175 countries... Just do the math.