‘Can’t understand why anyone would do this’
One woman had to deal with a frustrating cleanup mission after she stumbled upon a mess that left…
Japan backs development of new materials to cut marine plastic waste
The industry ministry is supporting the development of a new plastic material that naturally decomposes in the sea…
Scientists say probiotics can help combat microplastics we eat daily — here’s what you need to know
Cool news alert: Scientists have discovered a new way to fight the toxins found in microplastics (tiny plastic…
‘It is a strong sign’
For much of the 20th century, coal miners used to use canaries as an early warning device against…
Billions of Discarded Masks Fuel Microplastic Pollution
Another study showed that around 3.4 billion DFMs were discarded worldwide each day at the height of the…
‘There’s zero regulation going on’
If consumer packaging has taught one lesson, it should be this: Always check for asterisks. That’s the lesson…
‘There will be no such thing as … waste’
Twenty-one-year-old Julian Brown wants to get rid of all the plastic waste. According to The Root, he has…
Plastic waste mixed with coal offers low-cost hydrogen production
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory with facilities in Oregon, West Virginia,…
Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution
Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have…
Nation-first ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce containers begins in SA
They are one of the most familiar sights among takeaway sushi shops around the world, but from today,…
World’s first method turns plastic into fuel with 95% efficiency
Scientists in the United States and China say they have developed a one-step method to convert mixed plastic…
‘The sea is not just our playground’
Yacht club Real Club Náutico in Palma, Spain, has established a partnership with Telefónica Tech with the ambition…