With the first heavy rain of the season in Gaza, UNRWA has warned that plastic and fabric “are not enough” to protect the displaced. In a video shared on X by the UN relief agency on Sunday, rain is ...
Bangladesh must re-evaluate its approach to plastic waste management and strengthen the role of its informal economy to pave the way for a sustainable future ...
Unlike hiking or snow boots that have been treated with a durable water-repellent finish, rain boots are made from fully waterproof materials like plastic or vulcanized rubber. They tend to lack ...
In order to be 100 percent waterproof (as opposed to just water-resistant), a raincoat must be constructed from an impenetrable material like vinyl, plastic, or rubber. This style of raincoat is ...
This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics, and take ...