Great Lakes microplastics: How they get there, how they spread, and why the picture remains murky
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The plastic showing up in the Great Lakes doesn’t arrive in one dramatic spill. It…
Scientists make major breakthrough that could revolutionize what happens to old plastic: ‘Much more effective’
Plastic pollution has been a steadily growing concern for years. Not only does the physical waste present a…
‘Uncomfortable’ footage of cruise ship sparks intense debate online: ‘That can’t be good’
In climate-conscious social circles, cruise ships are always a hot topic for public debate. To many people, these…
‘We’re going to probably see more of these’
Violent underwater “storms” could cause the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to melt much more quickly than originally thought,…
‘Is that what is happening?’
Scott Wetterschneider was absent-mindedly scrolling through his feed on the social platform X in July when he came…
Self-destructing plastic achieved with built-in ‘on/off’ switch
Researchers from Rutgers University have figured out a way to make plastics that can be programmed to self-destruct.…
Gardener shares clever hack using old plastic containers: ‘Very helpful’
A Reddit user recently showed off the clever way they started the planting season to the community at…
Resident makes disturbing discovery in beloved nature area: ‘It destroyed me’
Andrew Otazo was so furious about the trash in Miami’s “magical” mangroves that he started a one-man mission,…
Scientists develop groundbreaking technology that turns common waste into useful battery power: ‘A promising pathway’
A recent study explored the potential for converting waste plastics into high-value carbon materials for numerous applications, including…
Authorities issue warning after rescuing pregnant bear: ‘Largest ever spotted’
Saving a trapped animal is tough. Saving one stuck in fast-moving water for two days straight? That takes…
Innovative company develops surprising way to use old wind turbine blades — here’s what’s happening
An Australian company has come up with a novel use for decommissioned wind turbine blades: a component in…
‘Could help close the loop’
Researchers at Georgia Tech invented a process that uses physical impacts to decompose PET plastic instead of applying…