Plastic is what's forming our future, and it's killing us
Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the environment, health, and wildlife, necessitating immediate action from younger generations. [ more ]
Meet the Surfers Who Are Pushing New Boundaries in Ocean Conservation
Surfers, like Babacar Thiaw, are increasingly leading efforts to combat ocean pollution through sustainability initiatives and grassroots advocacy. [ more ]
Plastic is what's forming our future, and it's killing us
Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the environment, health, and wildlife, necessitating immediate action from younger generations. [ more ]
Meet the Surfers Who Are Pushing New Boundaries in Ocean Conservation
Surfers, like Babacar Thiaw, are increasingly leading efforts to combat ocean pollution through sustainability initiatives and grassroots advocacy. [ more ]
Has a California lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?
New research presents a catalytic recycling process that offers over 90% efficiency for certain plastics, addressing the plastic pollution problem. [ more ]
Big Plastic wants a 'recyclable' label on millions of items that end up in landfills
The plastics industry is pushing to label plastic bags as recyclable despite their environmental harm and lack of effective recycling systems. [ more ]
Big Plastic wants a 'recyclable' label on millions of items that end up in landfills
The plastics industry is pushing to label plastic bags as recyclable despite their environmental harm and lack of effective recycling systems. [ more ]
Police arrest 18 people after Greenpeace activists block Unilever HQ in the City
Greenpeace activists protested against Unilever's plastic use, leading to 18 arrests, demanding the company phase out single-use plastics within ten years. [ 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 ]
Police arrest 18 people after Greenpeace activists block Unilever HQ in the City
Greenpeace activists protested against Unilever's plastic use, leading to 18 arrests, demanding the company phase out single-use plastics within ten years. [ 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 ]
US Finally Agrees to Back Limits on Plastic Production. Here's Why That Matters.
Pacific Island nations face severe impacts from plastic pollution despite contributing minimal waste, highlighting global environmental injustice. [ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
New immersive exhibit at New York Aquarium highlights dangers of ocean plastics * Brooklyn Paper
The Washed Ashore exhibit at the New York Aquarium showcases the impact of plastic pollution on marine life, aiming to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts. [ more ]