Nanoplastic Mystery: Scientists Seek Answers to Environmental and Health Impacts

Medicine & Technology May 14, 2024

Scientists investigate nanoplastics' environmental and health impacts. Read now for essential insights and updates!

Measuring Sustainability: How Many Times Should You Use Reusable Items To Offset Their Carbon Footprint?

Mar 18, 2024

Discover in this article the pivotal role of frequency of use in achieving carbon neutrality for reusable items.

Microplastics and Nanoplastics Transferred During Cell Division Linked to Tumor Metastasis in Gastrointestinal Cancer Cells

Mar 08, 2024

Researchers uncover the gastrointestinal tract as a significant microplastics and nanoplastics storage, revealing potential cancer cell impact, and metastasis promotion. Read the article for more details.

Glitter's Environmental Impact: A Microplastic Menace and Metallic Threat to Aquatic Plants

Mar 03, 2024

The study from the Federal University of São Carlos reveals that the metal in glitter hinders photosynthesis, impacting primary aquatic plant growth. Read the article for more details.

Are Paper Straws Really Worth It? This 'Eco-Friendly' Alternative Poses Unseen Threats to Environmental Health

Jan 16, 2024

A 2023 Belgian study reveals that paper straws labeled as "eco-friendly" harbor PFAS, promoting stainless steel as a sustainable alternative or completely abstaining from using straws. Continue reading to learn 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.

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.

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.

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.

Plastic Bag Bans Backfiring? These Efforts Come With Unintended Consequences

Apr 09, 2023

Though plastic bag bans were implemented with hopes to reduce plastic consumption, they actually led to unintended consequences that made the policy backfire. Read to learn more.

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

Mar 21, 2023

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

Mar 11, 2023

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

Plasticosis: Scientists Describe First Disease Plastic Ingestion by Humans, Animals

Mar 06, 2023

Researchers have quantified for the first time the pathological effects of plastic ingestion of wildlife that causes the emerging disease called "plasticosis." Read the article to learn more about this new disease.

New Open-Access Reference Library Aids the Identification of Sources of Plastic Pollution

Jan 09, 2023

Scientists develop a comprehensive open-access database in order to help in identifying where microplastics come from. Read to know more about this invention.

How Sequins Contribute to Plastic Pollution

Dec 27, 2022

Despite how nice they may seem, sequins contribute to the plastic pollution problem. Read to know more.