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

Medicine & Technology Oct 03, 2024

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?

Jun 24, 2024

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

Jun 21, 2024

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

Jun 05, 2024

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

May 21, 2024

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

Mar 22, 2024

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

Jan 12, 2024

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

Jan 11, 2024

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?

Dec 19, 2023

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

Nov 28, 2023

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

Nov 23, 2023

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?

Sep 28, 2023

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

Sep 21, 2023

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

May 19, 2023

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

May 17, 2023

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.