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Countries failed to negotiate and agree on a Global Compact to Limit Plastic
The states that produce oil and gas in large volumes got in the way
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Negotiations on the Global Compact to Limit Plastic begin in Korea
If the document cannot be agreed, the discussion will continue next year
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Ukrainians reduced the use of plastic bags by 40%
In some supermarket chains, sales of biodegradable bags increased 13-15 times in 2022
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Ukraine finally banned plastic bags: fines up to 34,000 hryvnias
Control of compliance with the legislation will be carried out by the State Production and Consumer Service
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Plastic bags will finally disappear from Ukrainian supermarkets
The spread of biodegradable bags will contribute to the development of composting in Ukraine
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Lviv eco-activists told how biodegradable bags can simplify life
Collection in biodegradable bags makes it easier and cheaper to remove organic waste
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How environmental trends changed life during the years of independence
Ukrainians increasingly prefer electric cars, bicycles or scooters