Penguins are ingesting worrying amounts of white plastic. Could switching colours protect them?
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 20/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 Research has shown the majority of plastic waste found ingested…
New study exposes alarming truth about tea bags
For billions of people across the globe, brewing a cup of tea is a cherished daily ritual. But…
Industrial chemicals have reached the middle of the oceans, new study shows
New research shows the chemicals we use to kill pests, heal our bodies and package our foods are…
‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’
A deposit return scheme for drink bottles and cans in Romania has ‘made the impossible possible’ Just a…
Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
Waterloo PhD student Wei Wei, who led the research – credit, University of Waterloo, released Researchers at the…
‘We have accelerated the process’
The explosion of plastic use in our society has led to incredible amounts of plastic litter in our…
‘Took the wind out of me’: Why this man tested himself for plastics
As a healthy, active 25-year-old, Kal Glanznig never imagined a simple urine test for plastic chemicals would have…
Researchers create ‘impossible’ material that defies physics theory
Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have defied long-standing material theories by developing a brand-new class of…
‘Worried about the possibility of this happening here’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is on the lookout for an invasive coral species that could harm…
Coca-Cola sparks backlash with major change to its products — here’s what’s happening
The Coca-Cola Company has introduced new paper-based packaging in some of its European markets, but environmental experts question…
Woman reveals why you should never throw away old pill bottles: ‘Real lightbulb moment’
Who knew old medication bottles could be used to store small household knick-knacks? TikToker Morgan (@morgan.serrao) revealed this…
Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear
Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially…