Scientists Sound Alarm As Plastic Rocks Emerge Worldwide
Scientists have discovered rocks containing man-made plastic on all five inhabited continents, indicating the widespread presence of plastic pollution in the natural environment. A recent...
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Plastic Recycling: A BIG LIE Fueled By Big Oil Companies
Plastic consumption has increased fourfold in last 30 years. Meanwhile, global plastic recycling rates have failed to reach two digits. Less than 10% of all...
Saving Our Babies: A Call to Action Against Microplastic Contamination
We are in a time called the Plasticene, where plastics are everywhere and it’s hard to escape them. Even tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics,...
Synthetic Sponge Removes Micro- and Nanoplastics From Water
For thousands of years, humans have used dried natural sponges for various purposes, including cleaning, painting, and consuming fluids. This material, whether natural or synthetic,...
Synthetic Bacteria: A Promising Solution to Plastic Pollution
A recent study aims to use synthetic biology to address plastic pollution. Researchers have successfully engineered genetic circuits in a group of bacteria, enabling them...
Plastics Crisis Demands A Head-On Approach!
Petroleum-based plastics are a global scourge, with devastating effects on wildlife and human health. In Telluride, Colorado, a black bear was recently euthanized after its...
Paper and Plastic Cups: Are They Equally Bad for the Environment?
The world uses a ton of disposable coffee paper cups each year, and hardly any of them get recycled. You’d think it’s a positive move...
Nanoplastics Are Present In Baby Food Bottles
Microwaving plastic food containers releases harmful nanoplastics, according to a new study conducted by the University of Nebraska — Lincoln. The research was motivated by...