‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Plastic waste mixed with coal offers low-cost hydrogen production
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory with facilities in Oregon, West Virginia,…
World’s first method turns plastic into fuel with 95% efficiency
Scientists in the United States and China say they have developed a one-step method to convert mixed plastic…
‘The distribution … is not random’
A global study has revealed what brands are most responsible for the plastics polluting our oceans and coastlines.…
What is the main use of plastics in Europe amid Global Plastics Treaty negotiations?
ADVERTISEMENT In Europe, around three-quarters of plastic is used mainly for non-packaging purposes, including construction, furniture, textiles and…
DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution
ADVERTISEMENT It all started in 2014 when Dave Hakkens, then a student at the Eindhoven Design Academy, released…