Raincoat Made From Plastic Bags
There are many countries across the world that sell water in plastic pouches. These bags are thrown away once used. It only adds on to the plastic waste that is massively generated
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
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
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
Coca-Cola Abandons Reusable Packaging: 602,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Could Enter Waterways as Waste Set to Increase 20%
Coca-Cola, named the world’s top plastic polluter for six consecutive years, is under fire for abandoning its reusable packaging targets while its plastic waste continues to grow. Environmental groups are sounding alarms
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NYC Releasing $59.30 Checks for Trash Bins: 3 Paths to Your Refund Before June 2026 Deadline
NYC Bin Rebate Navigator NYC Bin Rebate Navigator Find your path to your $59.30 rebate Check Your Eligibility Property Type: Select…One-Family HomeTwo-Family Home3+ Unit BuildingOther Property Type STAR/E-STAR Status: Select…Basic STAR (2024-2025)Enhanced
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Great Lakes Fish Contain Up to 1,000 Microplastic Particles, ‘Contamination Like I’ve Never Seen’
Scientists have discovered shocking amounts of microplastics in fish from the Great Lakes, raising concerns about water quality and potential health risks. These tiny plastic fragments, smaller than 5 millimeters, are showing
UN Plastics Treaty Talks Collapse as Deep Divisions Persist
The latest United Nations plastics treaty negotiations in Geneva ended without consensus on August 15, 2025, as countries failed to bridge deep divisions over how to tackle the growing global plastic pollution
MIT’s Sustainable Technology Turns Soda Cans Into Clean Hydrogen with 90% Lower Emissions
MIT engineers have developed a new sustainable technology for making clean hydrogen fuel using everyday aluminum cans and ordinary seawater. Their research shows this process produces a fraction of the carbon emissions
Wild Crows Pick Up Cigarette Butts for Food in Stockholm: Bird Bins Tackle 48% of Sweden’s Litter
At first glance, the sight might seem strange – wild crows in a Swedish city deliberately picking up cigarette butts from the street and dropping them into a special machine. But this
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Foreign Tourist Cleans Bhagsunag Waterfall: 4.4M Views Expose Civic Crisis as Himachal Receives 1 Crore Visitors
A video showing a foreign tourist quietly picking up plastic waste near Bhagsunag waterfall in Himachal Pradesh has captured public attention, amassing over 4.4 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip,
Vermont Plastic Bag Ban Achieves 91% Drop While 70% of Residents Approve
Vermont’s plastic bag ban has cut plastic bag use by 91% since July 2020, according to a new University of Vermont (UVM) study. The research, led by UVM professor Qingbin Wang and
UK’s £14M Carbon-Loop Hub Uses Microbes to Turn 90% of Industrial Waste into Medicines and Cosmetics
A new £14 million research center in the UK will use tiny organisms to transform factory waste into useful products like medicines and cosmetics. The Carbon-Loop Sustainable Biomanufacturing Hub (C-Loop) aims to
Karmactive Team
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
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