‘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…
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…
Burning Plastic Waste for Household Fuel Endangers MillionsÂ
Several global trends are colliding with disastrous consequences for health and the environment, new research warns. Plastic production…
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,…
Officials issue warning after disturbing find during autopsy on rare baby whale: ‘Devastating’
Researchers identified the growing amount of plastic pollution as the culprit behind the recent death of a rare…
‘Increasingly recognized as a threat’
New research suggests captive dolphins may be exposed to more microplastics than wild counterparts — a startling discovery…
Corte Madera introduces new rules to reduce plastic
Corte Madera has taken steps to further restrict the sale of single-use plastic products. The Town Council voted…
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…
‘The impacts … are not yet known’
Microplastic pollution has contaminated virtually every part of the globe, and it’s even turning up in breath samples…
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,…