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Environment Ivory CoastThese Ladies Pick up Plastic Waste to Earn Money, Clean Streets and Build Schools
A group of women in Abidjan, Ivory Coast are collecting plastic waste to be transformed into durable bricks to build schools across the country – allowing them to earn a living, clean the environment and help improve education.
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Environment ChinaChina, the World’s Biggest Producer of Plastic, Starts Banning Plastic
Almost three-quarters of China’s plastic waste ends up in landfills or – worse – in the natural environment. So last month, the government announced new guidelines that will reduce single-use plastic waste in the country, over the course of five years.
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Environment GermanyThe European Film Market Goes Green – Promising Less Waste and Carbon Footprint
The European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, Germany is one of the top meeting events of the film and media industry – and it’s pledging to “take its responsibility for the environment” in a promise to become a more sustainable market.
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Environment UAE95,000 Pieces of Waste, a Colorful Mosaic – and a World Record
Masdar City, a sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has achieved the Guinness World Record for the largest mosaic made from recycled waste. The artwork measures 1,015 square meters and contains around 90,500 items!
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Environment IndonesiaLandfills Are Full, So No More Plastic Bags for Jakarta’s Shoppers
Indonesia is the second worst offender of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. But the nation is stepping up its game: starting June, single-use plastics will be banned from Jakarta’s street markets and shopping malls.
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