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March 14, 2023

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

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Eggs can Go Beyond the Kitchen to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution

Egg whites have always been known for their muscle-building and cholesterol-lowering properties, but recent research by Princeton Engineering takes this notion to a whole new level. Scientists have discovered a way to use egg whites to create an innovative material

February 13, 2023

Scientists Develop A Next-Gen Robotic Fish That Can Remove Microplastics From Oceans

Plastic·Pollution·Robotics

A research which was cited by Yuyan Wang, Gehong Su, Jin Li, Quanquan Guo, Yinggang Miao, Xinxing Zhang from Sichuan & Xi’an in China

Microplastics in the Heart? Scientists Make a Disturbing Discovery!

Health·Plastic

Scientists in China have made a startling discovery: microplastics are present in human heart tissues. This revelation emerged from a pilot study conducted on

Plant Based·Plastic·Science

From Pond to Green Solution: The Birth of Algae-Based Bioplastics

In an effort to address the global plastic pollution crisis, a team of researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have made a significant breakthrough. They have developed a unique bioplastic from

Rahul Somvanshi

August 1, 2023

Nature·Plastic·Science

When Plastic Turns to Stone: Trindade Island Discloses Harrowing Reality of Ocean Pollution

Brazil’s Trindade Island, an isolated volcanic refuge about 1,140 km away from the mainland, has always held a magnetic appeal for scientists. However, the recent discovery of ‘plastiglomerates’ – rocks interlaced with

Govind Tekale

August 1, 2023

Opinion·Plastic·Pollution

Petrochemical Peril: From Plastic Dependence to a Circular Economy

It becomes increasingly clear that our plastic production habits are a significant contributor, as we peer into the abyss of environmental crises. Exacerbating climate change, the production of new plastic, a process

Govind Tekale

July 31, 2023

Design·Plastic·Sustainability

Transforming Food Residues into Future Resources: Bio’c and Burn’tShell

In a world harmed by the devastating consequences of disposable plastics, industrial designers Zumra Yagmur Cetinler and Damla Ertem have emerged as visionary innovators in the field of bio-based materials, presenting Bio’C

Angelin Mariya Jiji

July 20, 2023

Opinion·Plastic·Pollution

From Black Gold to Synthetic Curse: The Surprising Origins of our Plastic Nightmare

The origin story of plastic, rooted in the once revolutionary oil and gas industry, is as surprising as it is ubiquitous. This material, a by-product of petroleum refining, has embedded itself into

Govind Tekale

July 19, 2023

Plastic·Sustainability

Cruz Foam is Reshaping the Packaging Industry with Sustainable Alternative to Styrofoam

A company called Cruz Foam, based in Santa Cruz, is revitalizing the packaging industry with its eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam, which is also known as polystyrene foam. Local businesses, including Vero Coffee

Govind Tekale

July 1, 2023

Natural Disaster·Plastic·Water

Plastic Waste and Extreme Flooding Threaten 218 Million Lives: Raging Waters and Plastic Peril

In 2005, widespread floods wrecked the city of Mumbai, resulting in the deaths of 1000 citizens because of plastic bags blocking the drains, manipulating the flow of drainage, and compromising the flow

Vadiraj Bengeriand

Karmactive Staff

June 30, 2023

Energy·Plastic·Pollution

Scientists Unveil Game-Changing Solar Reactor that Transforms Carbon Dioxide and Plastic into Clean Energy and Valuable Chemicals

Cambridge University scientists have made a groundbreaking development with the creation of a solar-powered reactor capable of converting captured carbon dioxide and plastic waste into sustainable fuel while also producing other valuable

Rahul Somvanshi

June 21, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Travel

Unveiling Breckenridge: A Charming Mountain Town Leading the Way in Sustainability

Being one of the best ski resorts in the US, Breckinridge attracts up to 1 million visitors annually. Making it a unique feature among mountain towns, the town itself is charming &

Govind Tekale

June 7, 2023

Plastic·Pollution

Hidden Hazards of Recycling: Microplastic Threats from Cutting-Edge UK Recycling Facilities

A UK “state-of-the-art” plastic recycling facility may release up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater per year. The above plastic waste constitutes around 6% of the plastic processed in

Rahul Somvanshi

June 3, 2023

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