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Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.

Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.

The world faces a significant threat from the negative environmental impact of uncontrolled single-use plastic, said Sultan Nazrin Shah.

Malaysia wants to get rid of single-use plastic by 2030. Bioplastics may help it get there.

The country generates around four million tonnes of plastic waste per year, about a third of which is not recycled and ends up in waterways.

A bottle littered in a valley will take up to 450 years to decompose, Jordan-based artist Maria Nissan said.

Government departments have to develop plans to switch over to alternatives, such as biodegradable and compostable materials.

Ismail Sabri said good practices like avoiding single-use plastics and saving on energy resources should be inculcated as a way of life.

The ban is part of India's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic trash that chokes rivers and drains.

The full list of single-use items under review and other consultation details will be announced in the coming weeks.

The aim is to enable water to flow around the waterway that was constructed to prevent flooding in the city's Sangotedo district.

The campaign has grown internationally, with Bali leading the way in Indonesia banning single-use plastic bags.

In England the charges will now apply to all retailers, not just those with more than 250 staff members, and the charge will be increased to 10p per bag.

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The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.

Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.