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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Bay Area biomaterials engineers say time's up for plastic foam

Cruz Foam produces cost-competitive biodegradable biofoam from pea starch to replace single-use polystyrene plastics and reduce microplastic pollution.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first

South Australia will ban small pre-filled fish-shaped soy sauce containers from 1 September, encouraging bulk or refillable condiment solutions to reduce single-use plastic litter.
#microplastics
Environment
fromState of the Planet
4 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.
Environment
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I study toxic microplastics. Here's how I protect myself and my kids at home.

Reducing microplastics exposure is essential for children's health; experts recommend practical steps like using glass over plastic.
Microplastics and associated chemicals pose significant health risks, necessitating conscious lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
4 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
fromNature
1 week ago

'A double-whammy problem': how plastic dust is altering natural processes

As fossil-fuel derivatives, plastics are made of refined carbon. By 2015, about 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste had been generated, with around 79% of this accumulating in landfills or the natural environment, where it breaks into ever smaller pieces. Each year, plastic production increases exponentially: the total weight of carbon in plastic has surpassed the mass of all animals combined, and is likely to equal the mass of all bacteria by 2095 (see 'Litter legacy').
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Russia's drones have created a brand-new form of pollution

The Russian invasion of Ukraine will have long-lasting consequences for all of us. Like the 1939 invasion of Poland introduced the world to 'blitzkrieg'-high-speed tanks and air power quickly jumping enveloping and eliminating enemy lines-this war is the herald of a new military era of relentless unmanned war machines hunting the enemy through air, land, and water. The drones are part of a new, high-speed technological race with a major unintended consequence: endless miles of plastic string pollution.
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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

We are drowning in plastic': Environmentalists, lawmakers urge Newsom not to weaken plastic pollution law

Environmental groups and lawmakers urge stronger plastic pollution regulations in California following weakened proposals due to industry lobbying.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Action needed on plastic additives linked to sperm decline, experts warn

Action is needed to reduce plastic additives linked to decreasing sperm counts.
fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

For almost two years, Palestinians in Gaza have been documenting their experiences, highlighting their existence through various perspectives, from trained journalists to everyday citizens.
Music
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

A treaty to end plastic pollution is still out of reach - that's not necessarily a bad thing

Delegates from 184 governments failed to reach a global treaty to address plastic pollution after debating hazardous chemical phase-outs and plastic production limits.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on the collapse of environmental talks: petrostates blocked a global plastics deal, but we must not despair | Editorial

Blockers of the UN talks on plastic pollution have jeopardized future generations by obstructing a legally binding agreement.
fromThe Drum
2 weeks ago

We are on LinkedIn's naughty step, so I'll just tell you: there's plastic in your balls

Our campaign aimed to confront the alarming findings that microplastics were found in 80% of tested penises, prompting a critical conversation about environmental impact.
Marketing
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Countries can't agree on how to stop plastic crisis DW 08/15/2025

"At one end of the spectrum are the small island states, which are confronted with immense plastic pollution on their coasts and in their seas without contributing significantly to the pollution themselves," said Jochen Flasbarth, Germany's state secretary for the environment.
Environment
#global-treaty
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Plastic pollution talks fail as negotiators in Geneva reject draft treaties

Negotiators left the plastic summit without a treaty, failing to reach an agreement on reducing plastic production and implementing legally binding controls on toxic chemicals.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal DW 08/15/2025

Negotiations to tackle plastic pollution concluded without an agreement, highlighting deep divisions on treaty focus and urgency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Countries urged to hold the line' in Geneva plastics treaty negotiations

Negotiations for a plastics treaty continue, with concerns over inadequate measures to combat plastic pollution and pressure from various countries affecting outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Talks stall on world's first plastic pollution treaty one day before deadline

Negotiations for the first legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled over disagreements on production limits and treaty ambition.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microplastics are everywhere - including in the air around plastic treaty negotiations

Microplastics are present in the air in Geneva, emphasizing the urgency for a global plastics treaty.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The recycling dilemma: Most plastic still ends up as waste DW 08/11/2025

"Just because something is recyclable doesn't mean it's getting recycled. Currently, it is simply cheaper to just make a new plastic product than to collect it and recycle it."
Environment
#mediterranean-sea
#environmental-awareness
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Tiny plastics 'like rice on your kitchen floor' pose hidden pollution risk on Toronto's waterfront | CBC News

US politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

What the U.S. wants to achieve at the international plastic treaty talks

The U.S. actively participates in global talks to create a treaty to combat plastic pollution despite withdrawing from other international agreements.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Plastic credits: A false solution' or the answer to global plastic waste?

Global negotiations for a treaty to control plastic pollution face challenges, particularly from petrostates, with only 9% of plastic currently being recycled.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Is plastic production just going to keep increasing? DW 08/06/2025

Plastic production is outpacing recycling capacity, leading to significant pollution and environmental issues.
#beach-cleaning
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

UN nations gather for a 6th time to tackle the global plastics crisis

Nations are negotiating a treaty to end global plastic pollution amidst challenges regarding production reduction.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UN plastic pollution talks must result in ambitious treaty, leading expert says

Delegates must secure an ambitious global agreement on plastic pollution to protect future generations and human health.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Plastic Pollution: A Consumer-Driven Crisis We Can Stop

According to research from Ocean Conservancy, most U.S. states receive failing grades on plastic policy, with the country’s recycling rate remaining below 9%.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Greenpeace protesters close Forth Road Bridge after abseiling off the side

Environmental activists are protesting against a tanker carrying fracked gas and advocating for a global plastics treaty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Total infiltration': How plastics industry swamped vital global treaty talks

Bethanie Carney Almroth described a hostile environment during the UN negotiations on plastic pollution, with personal harassment and intimidation by representatives of chemical companies.
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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Young, educated and knee deep in rubbish: the recyclers cleaning up in Cairo's Garbage City

Mina Nedi chose recycling over nursing to combat climate change and help the environment in Cairo's Garbage City.
#wildlife-conservation
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Nearly 1,400 lbs. of trash picked up at Lake Tahoe after July 4th holiday, a decrease from last year

650 volunteers removed 1,375 pounds of trash from Lake Tahoe during the annual July 5th clean-up event.
#marine-life
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth Action: Clean a Beach

Plastic pollution in oceans poses significant environmental challenges, necessitating actions like beach cleanups.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Just How Effective Are Plastic Bag Bans?

Plastic bag bans significantly reduce plastic pollution, with areas having bans seeing a 25% to 47% reduction in bag litter.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster

With a clear trend to longer, hotter heatwaves, it is important we shine a light on the true cost to human life, our economy, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare system.
Privacy professionals
Photography
fromColossal
2 months ago

Ryo Minemizu Illuminates the Incredible Diversity of Plankton Off the Coast of Japan

Ryo Minemizu captures the beauty of marine life while highlighting the alarming presence of plastic pollution in even the most remote oceanic areas.
#sustainability
fromuxdesign.cc
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

The burden of sustainability

Most sustainability responsibility lies with individuals, not corporations.
Corporate sustainability initiatives are ineffective without individual involvement.
Single-use plastics heavily burden the environment and economy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
NYC startup

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
Alternative transportation
fromuxdesign.cc
2 months ago

The burden of sustainability

Most sustainability responsibility lies with individuals, not corporations.
Corporate sustainability initiatives are ineffective without individual involvement.
Single-use plastics heavily burden the environment and economy.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

HB Agency Renews Partnership with Plastic Free for Sardinian Beach Cleanups

HB Agency supports environmental cleanup initiatives with Plastic Free to combat plastic pollution, starting with a cleanup on World Oceans Day.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Spain to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying clean up costs

The draft legislation aims to compel wet wipe manufacturers to clean up their products from clogged sewers, addressing environmental damage and helping Spain align with EU regulations.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Scientists fear whole UK food chain contaminated as study finds microplastics in bugs

Plastic pollution is contaminating Britain's food chain, affecting various invertebrates vital to ecological health.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Heartbreaking images show birds so full of plastic they 'crunch'

Flesh-footed shearwaters on Lord Howe Island are suffering from severe plastic ingestion, harming their health and survival.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Why You Should Be Using Glass Storage Containers Instead Of Plastic - Tasting Table

By contrast, glass is non-porous, so it doesn't leach toxins into food, regardless of temperatures. It's also resistant to chemical changes, so glass containers don't absorb food flavors, moisture, or bacteria.
Food & drink
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

Seabirds on Lord Howe Island are ingesting alarming amounts of plastic, posing dire risks to wildlife and marine health.
fromColossal
3 months ago

Recycled Materials Draw Attention to Ocean Plastics in Ana Brecevic's Assemblages

The climate crisis significantly impacts ocean ecosystems, especially coral reefs affected by pollution and rising temperatures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I'm obsessed with protecting seals: The flying ring toy was deeply embedded in her neck'

I became obsessed with seals and protecting them from the dangers of plastic flying rings after witnessing a seal with a toy embedded in her neck.
Privacy professionals
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Whale hello there Canary Wharfers

Crafted from an intricate mosaic of plastic collected from Hawaiian beaches, the giant blue whale emphasizes the alarming presence of 150 million tonnes of plastic in oceans.
London food
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago

Plastic-eating fungi decompose these baby diapers in a just weeks - Yanko Design

The advent of eco-friendly diapers that utilize plastic-eating fungi signifies a crucial step towards reducing diaper waste, moving beyond conventional solutions to address plastic pollution.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

3 ways to keep your clothes from shedding plastic on Earth Day and every day

A single load of laundry can release millions of plastic fiber fragments, which can end up in waterways and harm marine life.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.
Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App-What to Know

The 5 Gyres Institute's initiative empowers visitors to national parks to document trash, contributing to efforts aimed at reducing waste.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

These diapers use plastic-eating fungi to biodegrade

Hiro has developed an innovative biodegradable diaper solution using plastic-eating fungi to address the environmental impact of traditional diapers.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
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