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Plastic

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EEnvironment
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Biodegradable plastic isn’t a climate solution on its own

  • February 4, 2026
There are no great solutions to the problem of throwaway plastics. They can clog up landfills for centuries,…
EEnvironment
One TikToker revealed how to repurpose old pill bottles for storage, saving money and reducing plastic pollution.
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Woman reveals why you should never throw away old pill bottles: ‘Real lightbulb moment’

  • January 6, 2026
Who knew old medication bottles could be used to store small household knick-knacks?  TikToker Morgan (@morgan.serrao) revealed this…
EEnvironment
Former chemical plant employee and MIT graduate disrupts multi-billion dollar industry with Macrocycles.
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‘I thought it was too good to be true’

  • January 4, 2026
A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency. MacroCycle…
EEnvironment
Following the European Union's ban on harmful pesticides, a recent study has shown that bird populations are slowly recovering.
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‘It’s extremely difficult to study this’

  • January 4, 2026
Following the European Union’s ban on harmful pesticides in 2018, a recent study has shown that bird populations…
WWildlife
Surfer Kauê captured the wild moment on camera and posted it to TikTok.
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‘I’ve never seen anything like this’

  • January 4, 2026
There are some things that feel wrong as soon as you look at them.  A group of sharks…
EEnvironment
One Redditor got heated over a Target's promotion.
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Target shopper sparks outrage after sharing photo of shady deal: ‘Mildly infuriating’

  • December 30, 2025
A shopper sparked a heated debate about a disturbing Target promotion. It offered a free charm bracelet or…
EEnvironment
Researchers in the Philippines used radiation-strengthened plastic to create the nation's first residential building made from plastic components.
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Researchers unveil prototype house made from unexpected material: ‘Innovative yet realistic’

  • December 29, 2025
Photo Credit: John Louver Patriarcha, DOSTv Scientists in the Philippines have created a new housing prototype that turns…
EEnvironment
People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year
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People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year

  • December 28, 2025
Sarah Sajedi was visiting Phi Phi Island, Thailand, when she was dazzled by the beautiful scenery of the…
EEnvironment
A multinational study has shown just how deeply extreme weather events can affect the economy.
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Experts issue warning about looming threat that could cause economic disaster: ‘It makes no difference’

  • December 28, 2025
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and destructive with rising global temperatures, and a multinational study has…
EEnvironment
Beachgoers in Texas are seeing increasing numbers of invasive jellyfish washing ashore.
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Experts issue warning after concerning creatures wash up on US beach: ‘Don’t belong here’

  • December 24, 2025
On Texas beaches, experts are concerned after increased sightings of an invasive marine creature washed up on the…
EEnvironment
A newly opened recycling plant in Norway is using artificial intelligence to help sort plastics.
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New state-of-the-art facility could help solve major issue with common waste: ‘Missing link’

  • December 22, 2025
A newly opened recycling plant in Norway is using artificial intelligence to help sort packaging plastics, effectively removing…
EEnvironment
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a process to recycle plastic using an iron catalyst and alcohol.
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Scientists make breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to common waste: ‘Promising’

  • December 17, 2025
Recycling is often promoted as a fix for the world’s plastic problem.  However, according to the Organisation for…
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