No One Can Agree on Whether a New Kind of Rock Is Actually a Rock at All
Plastic waste at Hawaii's Kamilo Beach melted into plastiglomerates resembling rocks, challenging traditional rock definitions, with debate on their classification. [ more ]
Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled water
Microscopic pieces of plastic have been found in bottled water at concentrations 10 to 100 times higher than previously estimated.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than microplastics, could be more dangerous because they can be misidentified as natural components of cells in the human body. [ more ]
Your bottled water could contain 130,000 microscopic pieces of plastic
Researchers have found hundreds of thousands of nanoplastic particles in bottled water, with an average of 240,000 detectable fragments of plastic per liter.
Nanoplastics are harder to detect and count than larger microplastics, but a new study has provided evidence of their presence in bottled water. [ more ]
Plastic pollution: three numbers that support a crackdown
The urgency of a new international treaty on plastic pollution is emphasized, with negotiators facing time constraints and disagreements over tough measures like caps on plastic production. [ more ]
3D-Printed from food-grade silicone, Reusable is a collapsable, pocket-friendly cup you can carry anywhere - Yanko Design
Reusable: a collapsible, reusable cup made from food-grade material, solving plastic pollution with innovative design for sustainable daily use. [ more ]
Youth-led environmental organizations empower young individuals to become eco-conscious leaders.
The Million Voices Campaign by EcoTeens aims to address the environmental impact of plastic bottle caps by advocating for keeping the cap on during recycling. [ more ]
Heartbreaking photo shows sea turtle that swallowed a rubber finger
Plastic pollution found in sea turtles' guts in Mediterranean, including unique items like a witch's finger toy.
Researchers found large pieces of plastic in over 40% of 135 loggerhead turtles, emphasizing the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life. [ more ]
Plankton Are Making Ocean Plastic Pollution Even More of a Mess
Plastic pollution is becoming more problematic as tiny creatures are breaking down plastic into nanoplastics.
Nanoplastics are smaller and can easily enter the bloodstream and be ingested by small animals, causing harm to humans and the environment.
The research shows that plastic can proliferate at an astonishing rate, with one tiny animal producing over 300,000 particles of nanoplastic in just one day. [ more ]
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
Negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have opened in Nairobi, with tensions expected as nations debate what should be included in the pact.
There is broad consensus that a treaty is needed, but there are differing opinions on the specific measures to be included.
Around 60 countries have called for binding rules to reduce plastic use and production, while plastic-producing economies, including the US, prefer to focus on recycling and waste management. [ more ]