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Plastic and other pollution along the Hennops River. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy

South Africans agree with global consensus that single-use plastics should be banned

Nearly nine in 10 local survey participants believe global rules require a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic products most likely to become pollution

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read

Nations negotiate terms of plastics treaty in Nairobi

While there is broad consensus a treaty is needed, there are very different opinions about what should be in it

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read