Sustainable, Biodegradable, Vegan Glitter That’s Just As Sparkly – From Your Fruit Bowl
Glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it’s also made of toxic and unsustainable materials,…
Glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it’s also made of toxic and unsustainable materials,…
Plastics have taken the world by storm over the last century, finding applications in virtually every aspect of our lives. However, the rise of these…
Plastics are a growing problem for natural ecosystems around the globe, and in particular for our marine and freshwater environments. Rivers are the leading source…
Each human being uses, on average, 30 kg (66 pounds) of plastic per year. Given that global life expectancy currently stands at approximately 70 years,…
Drinking straws are single-use plastic products which will be subjected to a Europe-wide sales ban from 2021 onwards. This is stated in EU Directive 2019/904…
Watercoolers have become a staple in homes, offices, and schools, but their tanks and parts are made of materials that could release unwanted or potentially…
Research team led by Chemnitz University of Technology develops dyes that continuously translate stress plastics by changing color. A research team led by Prof. Dr….
Meet bag, bottle, and straw, three bits of plastic left on the beach. They are only small, but they are heading into the ocean, where…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon categorizes innovative solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans. Marine litter is among the most urgent global pollution issues. Marine scientist Nikoleta Bellou…
In a year that has already battered manufacturing supply chains, yet another shortage is complicating manufacturers’ and consumers’ lives: plastics, food packaging, automotive components, clothing,…
Really big systems, like ocean currents and weather, work on really big scales. And so too does your plastic waste, according to new research from…
Researchers create a robot that sorts soft plastic Technology could be a boon for the recycling industry Engineering researchers are developing a unique method to…
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden,…
Scientists develop a method to reuse previously non-recyclable plastic. Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment. However, because they are specifically made…
Scientists from the University of Michigan have developed an innovative way to use NASA satellite data to track the movement of tiny pieces of plastic…
Bacteria found in the rumen, one of the compartments that make up the cow stomach, can break down plastics, representing an eco-friendly way to reduce…
Plastic is practical, cheap, and incredibly popular. Every year, more than 350 million metric tons are produced worldwide. These plastics contain a huge variety of…
Satellites reveal ocean microplastic fluctuation in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and releases from the Yangtze River in China. An estimated eight million tons of…