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UK bans single use plastic from October but is it enough?
The UK Government has decided to ban a range of polluting single-use plastics from October…
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Scientists can now destroy forever chemicals
What is forever chemicals and effects? Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
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Microplastics on seafloor has tripled in 20 years
Detection of plastic debris degrading into microparticles across all oceanic environments and inside of marine…
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It is now raining microplastic in a Coastal New Zealand City
Researchers at the University of Auckland have discovered about 74 million metric tons of microplastics…
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Plastic is taking over the Antarctic just like everywhere else on the planet
As nations meet in Uruguay to negotiate a new Global Plastics Treaty, marine and forensic…
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UN agencies at COP27 urge action to tackle impact of plastic on climate
According to unctad on 11 November 2022, Prominent representatives from the UN system met during…
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New plastic bill in Germany could force manufacturers to pay €450 million per year to litter cleanups
Germany’s plastic manufacturers will soon be required to pay for litter collection. A bill, approved…
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Scientists discovered ‘Humble’ worm saliva can break down tough plastic
Spanish researchers say they’ve discovered chemicals in the wax worm’s drool that break down polyethylene,…
