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14-Oct-18 The Japanese government is announcing an ambitious plan to cut plastic waste by 25 percent over the next decade while promoting environmentally friendly bioplastics. Japan produces the largest amount of plastic waste per capita after the United States. [image: Getty Images]
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10-Oct-18 Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, is seeking to transform its economy away from reliance on crude. State-run Saudi Aramco is working on more than USD100 bn of refining and chemical projects. [image: Andrey Rudakov / Bloomberg]
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01-Oct-18 Thai officials believe charging for plastic shopping bags could help greatly to cut the amount of plastic used in the kingdom, which has been rated as one of the worst sources of plastic in the world's oceans. [image: AFP / Romeo Gacad]
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26-Sep-18 The Malaysian government has charted a zero-waste plan that aims to abolish single-use plastic by 2030. The plan will also offer suggestions for manufacturers on transitioning to alternatives such as reusable straws and other eco-friendly products. [image: WWF-Malaysia]
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16-Sep-18 Fertiliser exports from the Gulf Cooperation Council region reached 20 mn tonnes in 2017, growing by 5.3% year-on-year and at a 6% 10-year CAGR. India, Brazil and the United States were the top three export markets. [image: Projects MENA]
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