Researchers Want to Create 'An Atlas of Human Pollution'

Medicine & Technology Aug 18, 2020

Researchers discover microplastics in the organs of cadaver donors, revealing that everyone inevitably ingests plastic pollution. The team from Arizona State University hope to create 'an atlas of human pollution' to show how much of the organs are exposed to microplastic particles.

Scientist Forecast Worldwide Plastic Pollution by 2040

Jul 24, 2020

Waste pickers, or workers that collect plastic waste, have a significant impact on reducing plastic pollution. Twenty years from now, the 'business as usual' scenario will result in over a billion tons of plastic in the air, land, and sea if human behavior will not change.

Poor Creature! Watch as Thai Vet Pulls Out a 12-Inch-long Piece of Plastic From a Turtle's Behind

May 18, 2020

Watch the video of a Thai vet pulling out a 12-inch-long plastic waste out of a turtle's back end. Learn about how plastic waste affects the lives of marine creatures by clicking the link above.

Worms are Losing Weight: Food Security Risk

Oct 14, 2019

Worms have been found to lose weight when placed in soil contaminated with microplastics, potentially affecting their role in agriculture.

Newly Discovered Plastic Waste Looks Just Like Pebbles

Aug 21, 2019

Scientists have discovered plastic waste that is perfectly hidden in plain sight.

Some of America’s Most Popular Restaurants Plan to Ban Plastics by 2020

Jul 10, 2019

Popular establishments such as Starbuck’s, Dunkin Donuts and McDonald’s all have plans to reduce the plastic waste they create.

What Trendy Balloon Releases Do to the Planet

Jul 01, 2019

The environmental advocates are now raising awareness about the dangers of using balloons.

Marine Plastic Pollution Harms Bacteria That Help Us Breathe

May 14, 2019

Scientists show the relationship between oxygen-producing bacteria and plastic pollution

Zero-Waste Shops are Taking Over UK and Consumers are Making the Switch

Apr 22, 2019

Shops that minimize the environmental impact of humanity's consumer habits are popping up for good.