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maintain the competitiveness of the UK in both local and European markets. With public support for environmental
action evident and the potential for substantial carbon savings, Veolia asserts that escalating the Plastic Packaging Tax is
not only an environmental imperative but also an economic opportunity.
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What to Expect From Global Plastics Treaty Talks This Month

International stakeholders are preparing for critical talks on tackling plastic pollution in Ottawa from April 23 to April
29, which coincides with the fourth round of negotiations on a global plastics convention. This meeting, organized by
the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4), is a critical chance to progress significant initiatives intended to
combat the environmental problem of plastic waste. Expectations are high for INC-4 to produce real commitments and
actual actions to reduce the spread of single-use plastics and lessen the harmful effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems
and human health, given the increasing pressure from environmental and civil society advocates.
Participating governments are working together to address
complicated issues like setting clear guidelines for plastics
pollution and creating frameworks for extended producer
responsibility, in response to mounting calls for action. A
commitment to creating strong and enforceable agreements
is demonstrated by plans to form legal drafting groups to
improve treaty provisions. Furthermore, the consensus
among the public, as demonstrated by recent polls
indicating broad support for actions aimed at addressing
plastic pollution, emphasizes the pressing need for prompt
international action.
Delegates to the Ottawa conference agree that the global plastics challenge must be addressed through cooperative,
multinational efforts given the urgency of the work at hand. The results of INC-4 will not only determine the direction
of future discussions, but they will also have a big impact on global sustainable development, biodiversity preservation,
and the preservation of marine ecosystems. Because of this, there is a shared resolve to take advantage of this chance
and produce meaningful results that are consistent with the goals of communities and individuals all around the world
for a healthier, cleaner environment.
Source :- https : //www.plasticstoday.com/legislation-regulations/what-to-expect-from-global-plastics-treaty-talks-this-
month
Hindustan Zinc, VEXL Environ Projects sign pact to set up pilot project for waste management
Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, has recently partnered with with Bhopal-based VEXL
Environ Projects to launch a ground-breaking project that aims to turn waste materials into resources that may be
used. Hindustan Zinc's commitment to implementing sustainable waste management techniques that are in line with
the concepts of reducing, recycling, reusing, and reclaiming is demonstrated by
this collaboration, which is embodied through a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU). By establishing a pilot plant dedicated to this cause, Hindustan Zinc is poised
to lead the charge in fostering a circular economy, where waste is transformed into
valuable assets for future use. The use of waste materials produced during the zinc
extraction process, such as jarosite and jarofix, is essential to this endeavor. These
waste materials will be put to useful new uses at the pilot plant thanks to creative
procedures used there, demonstrating Hindustan Zinc's commitment to maximize
the value found in its waste streams. CEO Arun Misra expressed excitement for
this ground-breaking collaboration, highlighting its potential to maximize the value

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