‘Often the blame is put on us’
As plastic production rises worldwide, scientists say the health consequences will become more of a burden. What’s happening?…
Passerby shares photo after spotting upsetting scene in nature area: ‘Ashamed’
A Reddit user on the r/napanee subreddit expressed their disappointment with their community after encountering litter in the…
Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize what happens to common household waste: ‘Powerful’
Scientists have figured out how to turn used cooking oil into a plastic alternative, according to research published…
Onlooker shares video of concerning river creature behavior: ‘It’s appalling and dangerous’
Litter doesn’t just affect the beauty of a natural space; it impacts the animals that depend on those…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species |
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming home to some aquatic species. AI-generated Plastic flows across the Pacific…
Researchers unveil prototype house made from unexpected material: ‘Innovative yet realistic’
Scientists in the Philippines have created a new housing prototype that turns discarded items into materials for walls,…
‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…
Experts make alarming discovery while inspecting washed-up shark: ‘In decline’
Experts discovered plastic in the stomach of a dead shark that washed up on a Scottish beach, highlighting…
We’ll Be Dumping a Garbage Truck of Plastic Every Second by 2040, Report Warns
Around the world, plastic is falling through the cracks of waste management systems and into our water, land,…
She’s Back! Wisdom the Incredible Laysan albatross Has Returned
The world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, the Laysan albatross, has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge…
‘Can then hitch a ride’
A new study shows that plastic slowly degrades on ocean surfaces, lingering for over a century after they…
‘I spent three years changing my own habits’
When the topic is plastic pollution, it usually revolves around the ocean or wildlife. But a report from…