COP27 is an acronym that stands for the 27th Conference of the Parties, which is a major international summit organised by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. In 2022, COP27 is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6th to the 18th. This high-level meeting, held every year, brings together leaders and […]
Plastic Pollution
Why Bio-Plastics Are Not The Solution in 2022
Bio-plastics continue to be endorsed by organisations as a potential solution to the problem of plastic pollution, but in our opinion, they are not a viable alternative and is likely to cause more troubles than good. Bio-plastics are made from plants or other biological sources, rather than being petroleum-based, and are often marketed as being […]
The Deadly Impact of Plastic on the Planet – Part 1
Plastic seems to have overtaken our homes. From our bathroom to our kitchen, it’s everywhere – our vegetables are wrapped in it, our shampoo comes in a plastic bottle and even our clothing is increasingly being made from fibres derived from plastic. This alarming increase in our dependence on plastic, which occurred largely in the […]