‘An innovation that has the potential to deliver real change’
New research shows that one of the world’s biggest polluters — discarded single-use plastic — could be used…
Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
Microplastics could be a factor in driving up cases of osteoporosis worldwide, according to recently published research. The…
Korean researchers create bone-healing gun, offers faster treatment
Metal grafts and titanium-based implants remain the standard for stabilizing severe bone fractures, but they are expensive to…
‘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…
‘Never seen anything like this’
A woman in Norway had an unexpected Christmas-y visit from several reindeer that managed to break into her…
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…
Chinese company makes revolutionary breakthrough to solve major issue with plastic: ‘Accelerated transformation’
Plastic takeout containers, snack wrappers, and food packaging are everywhere. And most of them end up in landfills…
‘It is a strong sign’
For much of the 20th century, coal miners used to use canaries as an early warning device against…
‘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…