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As government representatives from 193 member states prepare to discuss Strengthening Actions for Nature[1], 188 environmental groups from around the world including four from Aotearoa New Zealand are calling on them to change the systems that …
Aotearoa New Zealand Organisations join Global Call for an end to Single Use Products, as the United Nations Environment Assembly gets set to discuss sustainability
Make “throwaway go away” if you care about the planet, groups say
As government representatives from 193 member states prepare to discuss “Strengthening Actions for Nature”[1], 188 environmental groups from around the world – including four from Aotearoa New Zealand – are calling on them to change the systems that support production of polluting single-use products.
by Wildsight on Thursday Feb 18 2021
As government representatives from 193 member states prepare to discuss “Strengthening Actions for Nature”[1], 188 environmental groups from around the world are calling on them to change the systems that support production of polluting single-use products.
The environmental groups today issued a joint position paper “From Single Use to Systems Change”, to highlight the massive impact that disposable products are having on the natural environment, wildlife, human health, and vulnerable communities.
Single use products, from packaging to food containers, to disposable cups and cutlery, are a key contributor to the 2 billion tonnes of waste that humans produce every year. That number is projected to increase 70% by 2050.
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February 18, 2021
Wildsight joins call to end single-use products
As government representatives from 193 member states prepare to discuss ‘Strengthening Actions for Nature,’ 188 environmental groups from around the world, including East Kootenay-based Wildsight, are calling on them to change the systems that support production of polluting single-use products.
The environmental groups today issued a joint position paper “From Single Use to Systems Change,” to highlight the massive impact that disposable products are having on the natural environment, wildlife, human health, and vulnerable communities.
Single use products, from packaging to food containers, to disposable cups and cutlery, are a key contributor to the two billion tonnes of waste that humans produce every year. That number is projected to increase 70% by 2050.
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As government representatives from 193 member states prepare to discuss “Strengthening Actions for Nature”[1], 188 environmental groups from around the world – including four from Aotearoa New Zealand – are calling on them to change the systems that .