‘There is a dire lack of … studies’
A growing awareness of the amount of microplastics found in our environment has led to concerns about their…
‘People told me I was wasting my time’
A professor at Boise State University has succeeded in producing and commercializing a new plastic polymer that offers…
Researchers issue warning after discovering concerning threat to reproductive health: ‘Intergenerational associations’
Tiny pieces of plastic are turning up in surprising places, not just in oceans or soil, but inside…
Plastic bottles upcycled into high-performance supercapacitors
Single-use water bottles could soon charge your devices instead of polluting landfills. Researchers have developed new methods to…
Coffee and plastic waste transformed into carbon capture material
A newly patented technology has been designed to achieve two major environmental goals: capture carbon dioxide from industrial…
Commentary: Plastic pollution isn’t just trash – it’s alive with microbes that threaten our health
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY With global talks stalling, what can ordinary people and communities do? Here are…
Converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon materials
A breakthrough technology that turns plastic waste into clean energy and sustainable high-value materials. Every year, the world…
Researchers make horrifying discovery after examining dolphin guts — here’s what they found
Indus River dolphins are remarkable creatures that evolved to live in rivers after their primary habitat, the ancient…
‘Less energy, less equipment, and fewer steps’
Researchers have developed another way to deal with plastic waste, and the one-step process turns it into fuel.…
Pharmacy customer shares photo of frustrating experience while picking up medication: ‘That’s just a waste’
Plastic packaging can be challenging to avoid, and it’s especially frustrating when it comes with necessities such as…
Homeowner shares photo of clever way they’re using old coffee container: ‘That is so awesome’
A Redditor had some neighborhood birds they wanted to keep well-fed and found a clever way of doing…