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A plastic particle (red) is colonized by the marine fungus Parengyodontium album

Marine Fungus Solution to Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down Polyethylene at 0.05% Daily—What This Means for Our Oceans

Researchers at the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), among others, have discovered that a marine fungus can break down polyethylene, the plastic found at the bottom of the sea, as

Rahul Somvanshi

June 10, 2024

Health·Plastic·Science

Hospital Superbug Eats Medical Plastic: 78% Destroyed in 7 Days, Raising Patient Safety Concerns

A common hospital bacterium can actually eat the plastic used in medical devices like sutures and implants, according to new research. This unexpected finding has doctors and hospitals rethinking infection control and

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

June 6, 2025

Drink container recycling technology. Photo source: TOMRA.

Canada·News·Plastic

Quebec’s Plastic Deposit Expansion Sees 47 Centers Open vs. 200 Promised, 25K Bottles Flood Montreal in 48 Hours

Quebec’s Plastic Bottle Deposit System Expansion: Day One Reality Check When Quebec flipped the switch on March 1, 2025, adding over one billion plastic beverage containers to its deposit-refund system, the environmental

Rahul Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Caption:To combat global micronutrient deficiency crises, MIT researchers developed novel materials that protect fragile nutrients under harsh cooking and storage conditions. The microparticles seen here are made of biodegradable polymers that dissolve in the stomach to release encapsulated vitamins and minerals. Credits:Credit: Linzixuan (Rhoda) Zhang, David Mankus, Dhruv Varshney, Ruiqing Xiao, Shahad Alsaiari, Abigail Lytton- Jean, Robert Langer, Ana Jaklenec

Beauty·Plastic

MIT’s Biodegradable Polymers Aim to Replace Microplastics in Beauty Products

In a development that could reshape the beauty and personal care industry, MIT chemical engineers have created biodegradable polymers to replace microplastic beads found in cleansers and cosmetics. These new materials break

Karmactive Staff

December 18, 2024

Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Device Detects Microplastics in Water in Minutes, Uncovering Millions of Nanoparticles in Disposable Cups

A research team at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed a portable device that can detect microplastic particles in water within 20 minutes, addressing growing concerns about plastic contamination in

Karmactive Staff

December 1, 2024

The plasma source is introduced close to the paper’s surface. The image shows the direct interaction of the plasma with the paper.

Materials

Plasma Polymers Turn Oregano Oil into Hydrophobic Barriers for Germany’s $503B Packaging Industry

Plasma-polymerized plant extracts are creating microporous hydrophobic barriers on cellulosic substrates at Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films IST, offering a biochemical solution to Germany’s packaging waste challenge. The BioPlas4Paper

Rahul Somvanshi

November 20, 2024

Energy·Europe

Alpine Floating Solar Park in Swiss Alps Produces 800,000 kWh, Powers 220 Homes but Misses Target Yield; Expansion Planned Despite Snow and Shading Issues

The world’s first alpine floating solar park at Lac des Toules in Western Switzerland produced less energy than expected during its initial three-year run, Romande Energie reported in June 2023. The 2,240-square-meter

Sunita Somvanshi

November 9, 2024

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Basque Country Deploys 1,000 Smart Buoys to Track Plastic Waste—Find Out What They’re Already Uncovering With Ulysses Project

The oceans are filled with plastic. The Basque Country, an autonomous community of Spain, has started a promising project to curb marine pollution and clean the seas. Technology is often spoken of

Rahul Somvanshi

September 13, 2024

The Moon is shown on a star field in the region of Taurus. Star field taken with a 50mm lens on a Canon 600D.Photo Credit-Kevin Rheese.CC BY 2.0

Astronomy·Opinion

Why the Moon Moves Away from Earth Each Year—Discover Its Cosmic Journey!

Eternity is described as long as the Sun and the Moon are in the sky. On Sunday, we thought about the Sun. On Monday, which is moon-day, let us find out facts

Govind Tekale

June 11, 2024

Microplastics Affects Reproduction in Organisms Photo Credits: Oregon State University (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)

Health·Plastic

Microplastics Found in 100% of Testicle Samples: Could This Be Affecting Sperm Counts?

A scientific study has found microplastics in the testicular tissues of all the men and dogs involved, which researchers believe could contribute to the significant decline in sperm count detected in men

Tejal Somvanshi

May 25, 2024