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
From Hazardous to Helpful: The Importance of Recycling Batteries
As the spent batteries can potentially catch fire or explode, keeping them in your home can be dangerous. If disposed of improperly, discarded batteries can leach harmful chemicals into the environment. As
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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