Bacteria in Wastewater Could Help Solve the World's Plastic Pollution Problem

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.03.2024 22:32 PM

Bacteria in wastewater can break down plastic into tiny pieces and use enzymes to decompose it, offering a potential solution to plastic pollution.

Plastic Water Bottles Pose New Health Risk When Exposed to Sun: Are We Safe?

06.24.2024 10:20 AM

Learn about the health risks of plastic water bottles exposed to the sun. Are we safe? Discover the latest findings in our detailed news article. Read now!

Amazon Replaces 95% Plastic Air Packaging With Recyclable Paper Filler in North America

06.21.2024 04:10 AM

Amazon announced that it had already switched to paper filling by 95% and would eventually no longer use plastic air pillows in its packaging in North America. Continue reading to know the full story.

Plastic-Eating Fungus Found by Scientists on Great Pacific Garbage Patch Feasting on Plastic Trash

06.05.2024 00:22 AM

The plastic-eating fungus was observed to feed on carbon-based and UV-exposed polyethylene. Read to learn more.

Microplastics Detected in Men's Testicles in Significant Concentrations, Posing Risks to Fertility and Overall Health

05.21.2024 00:00 AM

Twelve types of microplastics were detected in all the examined human testicles. Read to learn more.

Breaking Down the Plastic Problem: Plant-Based Polymers Offer Hope in Microplastic Battle

03.22.2024 05:15 AM

New research demonstrates the importance of finding alternatives to traditional plastics, with plant-based polymers shown to biodegrade in under seven months. Read the article for more details.

57,000 Pounds of Plastic Pellets Caused Environmental Crisis on Spain's Northern Coast After Shipping Container Spill

01.12.2024 01:04 AM

The northern Spanish shores face an environmental emergency as millions of plastic pellets inundate the coastline. Continue reading to learn more details.

Plastic Chemicals Accounted For $249 Billion Health Care Costs in Just 2018, Study Reveals

01.11.2024 23:19 PM

PDBE flame retardants alone were found to account for $159 billion in health care costs in 2018. Read to learn more.

Christmas Toys: How Can Parents Balance Childhood Joy With Environmental Responsibility in the Face of Consumer-Driven Desire and Plastic Waste?

12.19.2023 05:05 AM

Christmas toys are an environmental nightmare with 80% of them going to landfills, contributing to environmental pollution. Check out this article to learn how parents can help their kids reduce plastic waste from toys.

French Firm Carbios Plans To Recycle 50,000 Tonnes of PET Waste by 2025

11.28.2023 03:20 AM

Carbios is scaling up its operation by planning to recycle 50,000 tonnes of PET waste a year by 2025. Continue reading to learn more.

Satellite-Based AI Model Enhances Accuracy in Detecting Ocean Plastic Pollution for Targeted Cleanup Initiatives

11.23.2023 07:33 AM

Researchers created an advanced AI model that detects floating plastics as seen in satellite images, aiding targeted removal of ocean litter using ships. Read the article for more details.

Microplastics Discovered in Abundance in Long-Closed Missouri Cave System: How Did It Get There?

09.28.2023 08:53 AM

Despite 30 years of closure, microplastics discovered in Cliff Cave, Missouri, remain a mystery. Read this article to learn how they infiltrated this cave.

Unrecyclable Plastic Waste Transformed Into Useful Chemicals: A Critical Step Towards a Net-Zero Society

09.21.2023 03:45 AM

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists created a technology that converts unrecyclable plastic waste into valuable chemicals, addressing plastic pollution issues. Continue reading to learn more.

ECG Patch Made From Nanocellulose Developed by Scientists As Solution to Plastic Waste in Healthcare Industry

05.19.2023 11:40 AM

A group of researchers created a biodegradable ECG patch made from nanocellulose with the goal of reducing carbon footprints of plastics and electronics. Learn more about it in this article.

Plastic-Degrading Fungi and Bacteria Found in China That May Help Tackle Global Waste

05.17.2023 23:03 PM

Scientists identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-eating fungi and bacteria in a man-made plastisphere in the coastal marshes in China. Read the article to learn more.

Microbes That Can Degrade Plastics at Low Temperatures Could Be the Key to Solving Earth’s Waste Problem

05.15.2023 11:00 AM

A type of microbe with a different appetite was discovered by scientists in the Alps and Greenland with the ability to decompose plastic at low temperatures. Read the article to learn more.

Chlorhexidine-Coated Polymer Effectively Kills Bacteria in Plastic Devices; Provides Key in Addressing Hospital-Acquired Infections

05.12.2023 06:02 AM

A group of researchers developed a type of coating material made from chlorhexidine disinfectant and antiseptic which was proven to kill pathogens that cause hospital-acquired infections. Read the article to find out more.

Jellyfish-Inspired Underwater Robot Designed To Collect Trash From the Bottom of the Ocean

04.26.2023 02:14 AM

A jellyfish-like robot could revolutionize the way people clean the oceans as it is designed to collect wastes from them without disturbing delicate marine environments. Read the article to learn more.

Danimer Scientific, TotalEnergies Corbion Announce EU-Compliant Compostable Coffee Pod Biopolymer

04.24.2023 11:39 AM

Leading bioplastics companies Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) and TotalEnergies Corbion have announced that they’ve developed a new compostable coffee pod biopolymer that’s compliant with proposed new EU packaging regulations.

Plastic Rocks Found on a Remote Island in Brazil, Revealing How Humans Could Influence Geological Processes

03.21.2023 09:30 AM

Brazilian researchers discovered an alarming indicator of human activities on a pristine beach as they found pebbles created from the abundance of plastic waste floating in the water. Read the article to learn more details.

Ocean Pollution Peak: 171 Trillion Pieces of Plastic Clog Global Waters

03.11.2023 21:00 PM

If urgent policy interventions are not executed, ocean plastic pollution numbers could triple by 2040. Read to learn more.