Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

Medicine & Technology May 05, 2021

One of the defining features of the Anthropocene, or the age of the modern human, is the presence of microplastics - and scientists continue to report even smaller pieces found virtually everywhere.

First True Biodegradable Plastic Disintegrates in Heat, Water in Just a Few Weeks

Apr 22, 2021

Scientists have developed the first true biodegradable plastic that breaks down in just a few weeks when exposed to heat and water. One plastic they developed even disintegrated in just two days.

Plastic Straws Are Officially Banned in England

Oct 01, 2020

Plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds are officially banned in England after its delay last April 2020.

Microplastic Mystery: Remote Lakes May Help Unravel It

Jul 20, 2019

The problem on microplastic remains to be a mystery, but it looks like remote lakes in various parts of the world may help unravel the mystery.

Microplastic Pollution Is Killing Us, Slowly

Mar 08, 2019

New Research study says that microplastic pollution is found just about anywhere in the world.