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Roban: island to drop single-use plastics

The Attorney-General’s Chambers will soon draft legislation to phase out single-use plastics, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday. Walter Roban made the announcement as he addressed the fourth annual Youth Climate Summit. He said that a draft version of […]

Tackling the menace of single-use plastics

We live in a world where at times convenience comes with a high cost. Single-use plastics have emerged as a significant contributor to both environmental degradation and public-health crises. A recent study revealed that plastics were responsible for producing 5.3 […]

Legislation to ban SUPs expected to be tabled this year

Legislation banning single-use plastics should come to MPs’ attention before the end of the year, the home affairs minister said. According to Walter Roban, a paper is being prepared to present to Cabinet before the end of the summer “and […]

Group urges Government to hasten plastics legislation

Jeremy Deacon, Chief Reporter, The Royal Gazette An environmental campaign group believes that it is winning the war against single-use plastics but says that the Government must help by passing long-planned legislation banning its use. Beyond Plastic Bermuda, an umbrella […]

How modern life is making men infertile

We all know that man-made chemicals are wreaking havoc on the planet. But a new study warns about the impact of chemicals – found in most of our shopping bags – on our fertility. Dr Shanna Swan, an environmental and […]

Sixteen ways to reduce single-use plastics in your daily life

As every year passes, climate change and its consequences become increasingly evident. Unfortunately, as we watch huge plumes of toxic gases being pumped into the air and see vast garbage patches in the ocean, followed by pictures of dead sea […]

Ten tips for a happy, plastic-free Christmas

‘Tis the season for stuff! Fun things such as stuffing a turkey, stuffing a stocking, buying stuff, wrapping stuff and giving stuff. Unfortunately most stuff comes wrapped in plastic, which then has to be thrown away. With so much going […]

Minster Roban Shares Plans On Green Initiatives

“I’m passionate about protecting our environment and committed to implementing plans and initiatives that encourage the growth and development of our economy and green initiatives,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban at the recent Youth Climate Summit held at […]