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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

Europe·News·Plastic

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

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 polystyrene (PS), as set out in the 2021 Climate and Resilience Law, to align with the

October 3, 2024

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

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

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

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

Plastic·Pollution·USA

Oregon Strikes Back Against Plastic Pollution: Epic Ban on Styrofoam and PFAS in Food Packaging

The state of Oregon is taking a progressive step towards reducing plastic pollution by banning the use of polystyrene foam dishware and packing peanuts in food packaging. Senate Bill 543, which bans

Govind Tekale

May 3, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·USA

Indiana Recycling Plant Blaze: Toxic Smoke Threatens 35,000 Lives and Leaves Firefighters Injured

A large blaze at a recycling plant in Indiana has been fully extinguished, according to an official announcement. An order to evacuate more than 2,000 residents remains in place. The recycling plant

Govind Tekale

April 16, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Nature’s Plastic Recycling Bacteria : How Comamonas Testosteroni Could Solve Our Plastic Crisis

A bacteria that “eats” plastic has been uncovered by the researchers. The quantity of plastic produced every year is more than 380 million tons. Only less than 5% of all plastic is

Govind Tekale

April 15, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·USA

New Jersey Leads The Way In Banning Plastic Utensils For Takeout Orders

The first state to restrict plastic utensils for takeout orders may be New Jersey. Democratic state Assembly Member Dr. Herb Conaway has introduced a bill that would prevent businesses from automatically handing

Govind Tekale

April 11, 2023

Activism·Plastic·Pollution

The Trash-Eating Water Wheel: Baltimore’s Beloved Mr.Trash Wheel and the Order of the Wheel

Mr.Trash Wheel is loved by Baltimore as he gives his devotees a chance to prove their worth. Now membership in the (not exactly) exclusive, (not quite) secret society, the Order of the

Govind Tekale

April 7, 2023

A magnet attracts the material that the team used to make adsorbents that remove microplastics and dissolved pollutants from water, at RMIT University

News·Plastic·Pollution

Mind Boggling Magnetic Absorbent Can Remove Microplastics In Just One Hour

Synthetic plastic does not break down organically, because it is man-made plastic. However, it surely breaks down, & the tiny particles of broken-down plastic are known as microplastics. You can find microplastics

Govind Tekale

March 16, 2023

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

Rahul Somvanshi

February 13, 2023

Plastic·Science·Sustainability

Swift Removal Of Microplastic From Water Using Chemical Science-Wasser 3.0

Wasser 3.0 gGmbH is a company that seeks to provide solutions for microplastics and micropollutants. This is a huge menace to society and most treatments are expensive, Wasser provides the most cost-effective

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Jonathan Santoshand

Tista Karmakar

February 8, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution

Record High Single-Use Plastic Use Despite Increased Awareness: Report

The use of single-use plastic reached a record high in 2021, with an increase of one kilogram per person compared to the previous year. This is despite increased awareness, corporate responsibility, and

Govind Tekale

February 8, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Robotics

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

A research which was cited by Yuyan Wang, Gehong Su, Jin Li, Quanquan Guo, Yinggang Miao, Xinxing Zhang from Sichuan & Xi’an in China and was published by ACS Publications. It reveals

Sakshi Bafna

September 29, 2022

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