The Guardian • 2026-05-11

Norway puts UN project funding on hold raising fears for plastics treaty talks

Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations

UN • 2026-05-07

Oil, plastics and climate: Why higher prices could speed a materials transition

As oil prices have risen amid geopolitical turmoil, one perhaps overlooked driver of climate change is coming into sharper focus: the production of plastics which are deeply tied to fossil fuels.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-07

Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live

California's long anticipated single-use plastic law is now in effect. Environmentalists and anti-waste activists are suing, saying loopholes make it toothless and even harmful.

Independent • 2026-05-04

16 best eco-friendly and natural cleaning products, tried and tested

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, I’ve found effective formulas that work