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Business Insider
2 days ago
OMG science

Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies - here's what that means for your health

Chemicals from food packaging materials are migrating into human bodies, posing potential health risks. [ more ]
#sustainability
Futurism
5 days ago
OMG science

Cleanup Group Says It's on Track to Eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by 2034 with a projected cost of $7.5 billion. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
OMG science

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 ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

These household brands want to redefine what counts as "recyclable"

The Consumer Brands Association seeks to redefine 'recyclable' labels, risking increased plastic pollution. [ more ]
Conde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago
OMG science

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 ]
Earth911
3 months ago
OMG science

Earth911 Inspiration: We Can Do Something About Ignorance

Plastic pollution in seawater is a pervasive issue needing awareness and action for restoration and a sustainable future. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Fashion & style

The hidden plastics in our clothes and how to avoid them

Production of polyester increased by nearly 900% between 1980 and 2014.
Polyester and nylon account for 69% of all materials used in clothing globally, expected to increase to 75% by 2030. [ more ]
Futurism
5 days ago
OMG science

Cleanup Group Says It's on Track to Eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by 2034 with a projected cost of $7.5 billion. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
OMG science

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 ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

These household brands want to redefine what counts as "recyclable"

The Consumer Brands Association seeks to redefine 'recyclable' labels, risking increased plastic pollution. [ more ]
Conde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago
OMG science

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 ]
Earth911
3 months ago
OMG science

Earth911 Inspiration: We Can Do Something About Ignorance

Plastic pollution in seawater is a pervasive issue needing awareness and action for restoration and a sustainable future. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Fashion & style

The hidden plastics in our clothes and how to avoid them

Production of polyester increased by nearly 900% between 1980 and 2014.
Polyester and nylon account for 69% of all materials used in clothing globally, expected to increase to 75% by 2030. [ more ]
moresustainability
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
OMG science

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 ]
#environmental-issues
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Waste has value': how surfing helps Colombia solve its plastic problem

Amigos del Mar uses surfing to engage the community and combat plastic pollution on Tierra Bomba island. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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 ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

Focus - World Recycling Day: Thailand drowning in foreign plastic waste

Thailand is a significant plastic polluter with 2 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.
Thailand imports 372,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2023 alone. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Waste has value': how surfing helps Colombia solve its plastic problem

Amigos del Mar uses surfing to engage the community and combat plastic pollution on Tierra Bomba island. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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 ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

Focus - World Recycling Day: Thailand drowning in foreign plastic waste

Thailand is a significant plastic polluter with 2 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.
Thailand imports 372,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2023 alone. [ more ]
moreenvironmental-issues
#ocean-conservation
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Ships sent to clean Great Pacific Garbage Patch in middle of ocean return to SF

Plastic pollution is a significant threat to oceans and ecosystems, with over 100 species at risk of extinction.
The Ocean Cleanup has developed technology that can potentially clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years. [ more ]
Alternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Dirtiest Beach Cleanup Day of the Year

The Surfrider Foundation focuses on beach and ocean protection through initiatives like beach cleanups and promoting a plastic-free future. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Ships sent to clean Great Pacific Garbage Patch in middle of ocean return to SF

Plastic pollution is a significant threat to oceans and ecosystems, with over 100 species at risk of extinction.
The Ocean Cleanup has developed technology that can potentially clear the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in five years. [ more ]
Alternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Dirtiest Beach Cleanup Day of the Year

The Surfrider Foundation focuses on beach and ocean protection through initiatives like beach cleanups and promoting a plastic-free future. [ more ]
moreocean-conservation
#environmental-activism
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

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 ]
Earth911
6 months ago
Environment

How Youth Can Help Stop The Plastic Pollution

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 ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

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 ]
Earth911
6 months ago
Environment

How Youth Can Help Stop The Plastic Pollution

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 ]
moreenvironmental-activism
Truthout
2 weeks ago
OMG science

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 ]
#waste-management
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Revealed: The 10 countries that produce the most plastic pollution

India, Nigeria, and Indonesia rank as the top polluters of plastic waste globally, posing severe health risks due to poor waste management. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year, study shows

The world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, primarily from the Global South, with India being the largest contributor. [ more ]
Fortune
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The amount of plastic waste produced each year could fill NYC's Central Park and reach as high as the Empire State Building

The world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, primarily from the Global South, creating a global environmental crisis. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
OMG science

A local-to-global emissions inventory of macroplastic pollution - Nature

Plastic pollution demands urgent global action due to its environmental and societal impacts.
The Plastics Treaty is a key step towards managing and mitigating plastic pollution effectively. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Revealed: The 10 countries that produce the most plastic pollution

India, Nigeria, and Indonesia rank as the top polluters of plastic waste globally, posing severe health risks due to poor waste management. [ more ]
Nature
4 months ago
Data science

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 ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Revealed: The 10 countries that produce the most plastic pollution

India, Nigeria, and Indonesia rank as the top polluters of plastic waste globally, posing severe health risks due to poor waste management. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year, study shows

The world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, primarily from the Global South, with India being the largest contributor. [ more ]
Fortune
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The amount of plastic waste produced each year could fill NYC's Central Park and reach as high as the Empire State Building

The world produces 57 million tons of plastic pollution annually, primarily from the Global South, creating a global environmental crisis. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
OMG science

A local-to-global emissions inventory of macroplastic pollution - Nature

Plastic pollution demands urgent global action due to its environmental and societal impacts.
The Plastics Treaty is a key step towards managing and mitigating plastic pollution effectively. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Revealed: The 10 countries that produce the most plastic pollution

India, Nigeria, and Indonesia rank as the top polluters of plastic waste globally, posing severe health risks due to poor waste management. [ more ]
Nature
4 months ago
Data science

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 ]
morewaste-management
Event

Uniting Against Plastic: Global Health and Environmental Impact Conference

#microplastics
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic in our brains: Study shows a 50% increase in just 8 years

The presence of micro and nano plastics in human brains has increased by 50% from 2016 to 2024, raising health concerns. [ more ]
Earth911
2 weeks ago
OMG science

We Earthlings: Contact Lens Pollution

Contact lenses contribute to plastic pollution; proper disposal and recycling are essential. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic in our brains: Study shows a 50% increase in just 8 years

The presence of micro and nano plastics in human brains has increased by 50% from 2016 to 2024, raising health concerns. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic Is Building Up in Our Brains - Scientists Say It's a Global Emergency

Microplastics have been found in human organs, signaling urgent need to address plastic pollution.
Evidence links microplastics to health risks, including heart disease and fertility issues. [ more ]
theconversation.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

The U.S. Has Its First Plan for Plastic Pollution. This Is What's in It

Urgent action is needed to combat the escalating global plastic waste crisis as highlighted by the World Bank's alarming statistics. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
OMG science

What to know about America's first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution

Urgent global and national strategies are crucial to combat rising plastic pollution. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic in our brains: Study shows a 50% increase in just 8 years

The presence of micro and nano plastics in human brains has increased by 50% from 2016 to 2024, raising health concerns. [ more ]
Earth911
2 weeks ago
OMG science

We Earthlings: Contact Lens Pollution

Contact lenses contribute to plastic pollution; proper disposal and recycling are essential. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic in our brains: Study shows a 50% increase in just 8 years

The presence of micro and nano plastics in human brains has increased by 50% from 2016 to 2024, raising health concerns. [ more ]
Truthout
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Plastic Is Building Up in Our Brains - Scientists Say It's a Global Emergency

Microplastics have been found in human organs, signaling urgent need to address plastic pollution.
Evidence links microplastics to health risks, including heart disease and fertility issues. [ more ]
theconversation.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

The U.S. Has Its First Plan for Plastic Pollution. This Is What's in It

Urgent action is needed to combat the escalating global plastic waste crisis as highlighted by the World Bank's alarming statistics. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
OMG science

What to know about America's first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution

Urgent global and national strategies are crucial to combat rising plastic pollution. [ more ]
moremicroplastics
Event

Contact Lens Pollution Awareness: Reducing Microplastics through Responsible Disposal and Recycling

#environmental-impact
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Your Dog Poops on a Hike. Here's the Worst Thing You Can Do Next.

Abandoning plastic dog poop bags in nature harms the environment; alternatives like burying waste can be more eco-friendly. [ more ]
Natural Health News
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

Eco-friendly plastics not working: Biodegradable substances still harming ocean life

Biodegradable plastics may not be the ultimate solution to plastic pollution, as they still harm marine life. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Doctor reveals why he NEVER drinks from a plastic water bottle

Dr. Saurabh Sethi advocates against using plastic water bottles due to toxic nanoplastics, suggesting stainless steel containers instead. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Science

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 ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Environment

Pollution Crisis in Mexico Shows Limits of Plastic Bag Bans in Global Capitalism

Plastic bags banned in most Mexican states
Plastics production continues to rise despite bans
Impact of bans limited due to lack of infrastructure [ more ]
Futurism
8 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Find Bottled Water Filled With Hundreds of Thousands of Microplastics

Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought, including a significant number of nanoplastics.
Nanoplastics pose a special danger as they can enter cells, organs, and even cross the placenta barrier in unborn fetuses. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Your Dog Poops on a Hike. Here's the Worst Thing You Can Do Next.

Abandoning plastic dog poop bags in nature harms the environment; alternatives like burying waste can be more eco-friendly. [ more ]
Natural Health News
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

Eco-friendly plastics not working: Biodegradable substances still harming ocean life

Biodegradable plastics may not be the ultimate solution to plastic pollution, as they still harm marine life. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Doctor reveals why he NEVER drinks from a plastic water bottle

Dr. Saurabh Sethi advocates against using plastic water bottles due to toxic nanoplastics, suggesting stainless steel containers instead. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Science

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 ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Environment

Pollution Crisis in Mexico Shows Limits of Plastic Bag Bans in Global Capitalism

Plastic bags banned in most Mexican states
Plastics production continues to rise despite bans
Impact of bans limited due to lack of infrastructure [ more ]
Futurism
8 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Find Bottled Water Filled With Hundreds of Thousands of Microplastics

Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought, including a significant number of nanoplastics.
Nanoplastics pose a special danger as they can enter cells, organs, and even cross the placenta barrier in unborn fetuses. [ more ]
moreenvironmental-impact
State of the Planet
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Combating Microplastics With AI Real-Time Monitoring

Columbia Engineering and Columbia Climate School received a $2.7M NOAA grant to combat plastic pollution using AI. [ more ]
#environmental-conservation
SFGATE
3 months ago
California

California may finally ban this grocery store item for good

Banning reusable plastic bags in California to fight plastic pollution, introducing recycled paper bags with fees as an alternative. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Environment

Nearly 63,000 bits of plastic pulled from Toronto Harbour last year thanks to trash traps: data | CBC News

63,000 pieces of plastic were removed from Toronto Harbour using trash traps last year.
Outreach and education efforts seem to be contributing to a decline in plastic garbage in the water. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Senate in Massachusetts passes bill curtailing use of plastics including bags, straws

Massachusetts state Senate passes bill curbing plastic use - including banning single-use plastic bottles [ more ]
SFGATE
3 months ago
California

California may finally ban this grocery store item for good

Banning reusable plastic bags in California to fight plastic pollution, introducing recycled paper bags with fees as an alternative. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Environment

Nearly 63,000 bits of plastic pulled from Toronto Harbour last year thanks to trash traps: data | CBC News

63,000 pieces of plastic were removed from Toronto Harbour using trash traps last year.
Outreach and education efforts seem to be contributing to a decline in plastic garbage in the water. [ more ]
Boston.com
2 months ago
Boston

Senate in Massachusetts passes bill curtailing use of plastics including bags, straws

Massachusetts state Senate passes bill curbing plastic use - including banning single-use plastic bottles [ more ]
moreenvironmental-conservation
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California lawmakers approve bills to ban grocery, retail stores from offering plastic bags

California lawmakers are moving to ban multi-use plastic bags in addition to single-use, to combat plastic pollution. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Web design

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 ]
www.fastcompany.com
6 months ago
Coffee

How Keurig finally made a coffee pod with no plastic

Keurig is moving away from single-use plastic K-Cup pods towards compostable K-Rounds.
The new K-Rounds are made with a compostable coating and food-grade algae, aiming to reduce environmental impact. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Health

How Do Chemicals in Plastics Impact Your Endocrine System?

Plastic bottles contain synthetic chemicals that can leach into food or water, potentially endangering human health.
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastic can have adverse effects on the human body's hormone system. [ more ]
#marine-life
Mail Online
6 months ago
OMG science

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 ]
Slate Magazine
7 months ago
Environment

The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology

The phrase 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' is disliked by marine biologist Rebecca Helm
There is a diverse array of marine life living alongside the plastic in the North Pacific High [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
OMG science

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 ]
Slate Magazine
7 months ago
Environment

The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology

The phrase 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' is disliked by marine biologist Rebecca Helm
There is a diverse array of marine life living alongside the plastic in the North Pacific High [ more ]
moremarine-life
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Public health

Readers' wishes for 2024: TLC for Earth, an end to AIDS, more empathy, less light

Readers express hope for prioritizing the health of the planet in 2024
Calls to address climate change and reduce plastic use [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Environment

The nurdle hunters: is combing UK beaches for tiny bits of plastic a waste of time?

Nurdles, tiny pre-production plastic pellets, are littering UK beaches and cleanups cannot keep up with the amount of nurdles present.
Removing all the nurdles from oceans and coastlines is not possible due to the sheer amount of plastic particles floating in the waters. [ more ]
#bottled-water
Mail Online
8 months ago
OMG science

Bottled water industry hits back at explosive microplastics study

Bottled water companies are pushing back against reports of nano and microplastics in their products.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) claims that health impacts from nano- and microplastics are understudied and inconclusive. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Wellness

Bottled Water Is Full of Plastic Particles. Can They Harm Your Health?

A liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter of a million pieces of nanoplastic on average
The number of nanoplastic particles in bottled water is between 10 and 100 times higher than previously estimated [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Environment

Surrounded by microplastics: the risks and solutions DW 01/10/2024

Plastic pollution has spread to every corner of the planet and is found in every animal species studied.
There are 100 times more plastic particles in bottled water than previously thought, with 90% being nanoplastics. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Study: Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics

Bottled water can contain significantly more bits of plastic than previously estimated, including nanoplastics which can be harmful to the body.
Experts recommend drinking tap water from glass or stainless steel containers to reduce exposure to plastic particles. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
OMG science

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 ]
time.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Microplastics in Bottled Water At Least 10 Times Worse Than Once Thought

Bottled water may contain far more microscopic plastic pollutants than tap water.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than 1 micrometer, can pass through the bloodstream and lodge in organs. [ more ]
Mail Online
8 months ago
OMG science

Bottled water industry hits back at explosive microplastics study

Bottled water companies are pushing back against reports of nano and microplastics in their products.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) claims that health impacts from nano- and microplastics are understudied and inconclusive. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Wellness

Bottled Water Is Full of Plastic Particles. Can They Harm Your Health?

A liter of bottled water contains nearly a quarter of a million pieces of nanoplastic on average
The number of nanoplastic particles in bottled water is between 10 and 100 times higher than previously estimated [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Environment

Surrounded by microplastics: the risks and solutions DW 01/10/2024

Plastic pollution has spread to every corner of the planet and is found in every animal species studied.
There are 100 times more plastic particles in bottled water than previously thought, with 90% being nanoplastics. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Study: Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics

Bottled water can contain significantly more bits of plastic than previously estimated, including nanoplastics which can be harmful to the body.
Experts recommend drinking tap water from glass or stainless steel containers to reduce exposure to plastic particles. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
OMG science

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 ]
time.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Microplastics in Bottled Water At Least 10 Times Worse Than Once Thought

Bottled water may contain far more microscopic plastic pollutants than tap water.
Nanoplastics, which are smaller than 1 micrometer, can pass through the bloodstream and lodge in organs. [ more ]
morebottled-water
#plastic pollution
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Environment

Opinion | 1.5 Degrees Is Not the Problem

Leaders need to address the climate crisis and other challenges such as biodiversity loss and plastic pollution
The current human age, known as the Anthropocene, is the first where a single species has the power to reshape the Earth's climate [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Environment

Ottawa to appeal court ruling that overturned order listing plastics as toxic substance | CBC News

The federal government plans to appeal a court decision that overturned the listing of plastic items as toxic.
The move to list plastic items as toxic was a key step toward banning single-use plastic items.
The court ruled that the listing of all plastic items as toxic was too broad under federal law. [ more ]
Truthout
10 months ago
Environment

In First-of-Its-Kind Lawsuit, New York Targets PepsiCo's Plastic Pollution

PepsiCo is facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General over plastic pollution in the Buffalo River watershed.
PepsiCo-branded plastic packaging was found to be the most significant contributor to plastic waste in the area.
The lawsuit seeks to require PepsiCo to reduce plastic packaging and remediate pollution in the Buffalo River. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Environment

EU agrees to ban exports of waste plastic to poor countries

The EU has agreed to ban the export of plastic waste to non-OECD countries from mid-2026.
The deal aims to prevent plastic waste from ending up in landfills and waterways.
EU countries can request to import EU plastic waste if they prove they will treat it well. [ more ]
time.com
10 months ago
Environment

Countries May Be Getting One Step Closer To Actually Tackling Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a global problem that is damaging the environment and threatening human health.
The United Nations is working towards a legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution.
Negotiations are ongoing to create a treaty that includes global bans on single-use plastic and per-ton plastic production taxes. [ more ]
The Atlantic
10 months ago
Environment

Earth May Never Again Know a Plastic-Free Sea Turtle

Plastic pollution will impact sea turtles for centuries even if it stops now
Sea turtles are swallowing plastic at alarming rates [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Environment

Opinion | 1.5 Degrees Is Not the Problem

Leaders need to address the climate crisis and other challenges such as biodiversity loss and plastic pollution
The current human age, known as the Anthropocene, is the first where a single species has the power to reshape the Earth's climate [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
10 months ago
Environment

Ottawa to appeal court ruling that overturned order listing plastics as toxic substance | CBC News

The federal government plans to appeal a court decision that overturned the listing of plastic items as toxic.
The move to list plastic items as toxic was a key step toward banning single-use plastic items.
The court ruled that the listing of all plastic items as toxic was too broad under federal law. [ more ]
Truthout
10 months ago
Environment

In First-of-Its-Kind Lawsuit, New York Targets PepsiCo's Plastic Pollution

PepsiCo is facing a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General over plastic pollution in the Buffalo River watershed.
PepsiCo-branded plastic packaging was found to be the most significant contributor to plastic waste in the area.
The lawsuit seeks to require PepsiCo to reduce plastic packaging and remediate pollution in the Buffalo River. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Environment

EU agrees to ban exports of waste plastic to poor countries

The EU has agreed to ban the export of plastic waste to non-OECD countries from mid-2026.
The deal aims to prevent plastic waste from ending up in landfills and waterways.
EU countries can request to import EU plastic waste if they prove they will treat it well. [ more ]
time.com
10 months ago
Environment

Countries May Be Getting One Step Closer To Actually Tackling Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a global problem that is damaging the environment and threatening human health.
The United Nations is working towards a legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution.
Negotiations are ongoing to create a treaty that includes global bans on single-use plastic and per-ton plastic production taxes. [ more ]
The Atlantic
10 months ago
Environment

Earth May Never Again Know a Plastic-Free Sea Turtle

Plastic pollution will impact sea turtles for centuries even if it stops now
Sea turtles are swallowing plastic at alarming rates [ more ]
moreplastic pollution
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Environment

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 ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

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 ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The Biden administration plans to phase out single-use plastics and implement tougher regulations on plastic manufacturing. [ more ]
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