‘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…
What’s with the used floss picks appearing all over Britain’s streets?
Start looking down, they’re everywhere… (Picture: Getty/Metro) Recently, I came across a post on Reddit which asked: ‘Why…
‘We have accelerated the process’
The explosion of plastic use in our society has led to incredible amounts of plastic litter in our…
Wood Plastic Composite Cabinet Market in the United Kingdom | Report – IndexBox
Executive Summary The United Kingdom Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) cabinet market represents a dynamic and increasingly significant segment…
‘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…
Biodegradable plastic isn’t a climate solution on its own
There are no great solutions to the problem of throwaway plastics. They can clog up landfills for centuries,…
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…
‘It’s extremely difficult to study this’
Following the European Union’s ban on harmful pesticides in 2018, a recent study has shown that bird populations…
‘I thought it was too good to be true’
A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency. MacroCycle…