Plastic

October 19, 2023

Green Energy Unlocked: Plastic Waste’s New Role in Hydrogen Production!

Rice University’s latest research breakthrough is stirring waves in both the environmental and industrial sectors, offering a fresh perspective on tackling the persistent issues of plastic waste and clean energy production. By

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health

According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately 2.3 million tons. Global data collected between 1979 & 2019 from nearly 12,000 sampling points in

March 14, 2023

France Delays Polystyrene Packaging Ban to 2030 Amid EU Regulations Shake-Up – What It Means for Manufacturers

Europe·News·Plastic

The French Ministry of Ecological Transition is postponing the implementation of the planned January 2025 ban on non-recyclable packaging made wholly or partly of

How a 76-Year-Old’s Invention Could Transform Billions of Tonnes of Plastic Into Clean Electricity

Energy·Plastic·Technology

An American inventor, 76-year-old Daniel Caris, claims he can generate fuel using plastic waste with his invention, the Carismatic Generator. The man, who resides

Representative Image: There is not only a lot of plastic waste floating in the oceans, which is washed up on beaches around the world, but also large quantities of microplastics. Photo Source: Christopher Politano/Pexels.com

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

Oceans Absorb 15% of Airborne Microplastics, Challenging Previous Beliefs

New research has flipped our understanding of how microplastics move through our environment. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology have discovered that oceans capture microplastics from the air rather than

Govind Tekale

March 16, 2025

Representative Image. Person Pulling a Sack of Garbage. Photo Source: Mumtahina Tanni (Pexels).

India·Plastic

Village Trades Plastic Waste for Sugar, Achieving Zero-Waste and Earning ₹50 Lakh Award

Plastic is harmful for the environment as it cannot be recycled easily. So it was pleasant news when there was a slogan: “Give plastic and take away sugar.” The Bhokani village in

Govind Tekale

March 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

Representative Image: Plastic straws. Photo Source: Chemist 4 U (Flickr)

Plastic·USA

Trump Reverses Paper Straw Policy in Federal Facilities

President Donald Trump wants plastic straws back in civil structures. His February 10, 2025 order stops government services from buying paper straws. The change reverses rules set by President Biden to phase

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

February 21, 2025

Representative Image. Clear Plastic Container and Glass Jars on a Kitchen Counter. Photo Source: RDNE Stock project (Pexels)

Plastic·Recycle

FDA’s New Guidelines: Bring Your Own Reusable Containers to Restaurants and Grocery Stores

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made it simpler to use your own containers at restaurants and grocery stores. This change, the first major update since 2013, means you can now

Govind Tekale

February 8, 2025

Mananalu water filling machine with Boomerang System. Photo Source: Mananalu

Plastic

Aquaman Jason Momoa’s Hawaii Water System: 500 Bottles/Hour, 95% Carbon Cut, Plastic Waste Reduced

“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa is tackling real-world ocean pollution with a new water system that could help cut down plastic waste in Hawaii’s hotels. His company Mananalu has joined forces with Boomerang

Tejal Somvanshi

February 1, 2025

Plastic

What Your Plastic Bottles Are Doing to the Planet

Every time you pick up washing-up liquid or shampoo at the supermarket, you’re part of a larger environmental story. Recent data shows a shocking truth: of all the plastic bottles used for

Rahul Somvanshi

January 20, 2025

Representative Image. Glass teacup with tea bag. Photo Source: Conger Design (Pixabay)

Health·Plastic

Tea Bags Release Billions of Microplastics into Your Brew, Study Reveals: Calculate Your Tea Microplastic Exposure

A concerning new study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has revealed that commercial tea bags release billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles during brewing, raising serious questions about daily exposure

Rahul Somvanshiand

Tejal Somvanshi

January 1, 2025

Plastic

Mealworms Consume 150 Microplastic Particles Each in 30 Days

A recent study by University of British Columbia researchers reveals mealworms can consume and process microplastics from face masks, presenting a possible biological approach to tackle the growing microplastic pollution crisis. Dr.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 30, 2024

Plastic

Remote Sensing Innovation Tracks Plastic Pollution in Freshwaters

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a remote sensing method to monitor plastic debris in freshwater environments, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring capabilities. The research, published in Nature, presents a

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

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