Chewing Gum: A Sticky Source Of Plastic Pollution
A recent revelation has brought to light an unexpected source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. The research shows that contemporary chewing gum contains synthetic rubber...
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Sustainable Alternatives To Plastics
Plastics have been a cornerstone of modern manufacturing since the invention of Bakelite in 1907. Marketed as “the material of a thousand uses,” plastics revolutionized...
Plastic-Eating Bacteria: A Possible Solution To Ocean Pollution?
Plastic, once hailed as a miracle material, has become a global environmental nightmare. While it offers convenience and durability, its persistence in our ecosystems poses...
India Leads In Plastic Pollution: Emits 20% Of Global Waste
A recent study has revealed India as the world’s largest plastic polluter, contributing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. This amounts to roughly one-fifth...
Olympic Athletes Call For A Plastic-Free Future!
An Open Letter has been sent from Olympic Athletes to Business Leaders and Major Sports Sponsors in the Beverage Sector namely Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, urging them...
Beyond Styrofoam: Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Disposable Cups
If you rely on multiple cups of coffee to get through the day, you may be contributing to the massive amount of waste generated by...
Closing the Loop: How the Circular Economy Can Transform Our World!
The natural ecosystems operates differently from industrial economy because they are circular—plants grow in soil, animals eat plants, dung replenishes soil— on the other-hand industrial...
Millions Of Tiny Plastic Pellets Invade Spanish Coast
Spain’s northern coast is facing a detrimental situation as numerous small plastic pellets have been scattered in the water and on the beaches. This occurred...