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
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 turning plastic waste into hydrogen, a clean fuel,
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
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
Basque Country Deploys 1,000 Smart Buoys to Track Plastic Waste—Find Out What They’re Already Uncovering With Ulysses Project
The oceans are filled with plastic. The Basque Country, an autonomous community of Spain, has started a promising project to curb marine pollution and clean the seas. Technology is often spoken of
Rahul Somvanshi
Minnesota Slaps Walmart and Reynolds with $216K Penalty, Halts ‘Recycling’ Bags for 2.5 Years—Discover What Sparked the Ban
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison stated that the companies Walmart and Reynolds Consumer Products agreed to certain decisions about bags labelled as “recycling” bags that posed fire hazards at recycling centres. Their
Govind Tekale
Nestlé’s Plastic Strategy Altered Amidst 280,000 Tons of Waste—Recycling Goals Pushed to 2025
Few noticed when Nestlé tweaked its plastic packaging goals in 2022. Rather than use only “recyclable” or reusable packaging by next year, the shift in language on the website of the world’s
How a 76-Year-Old’s Invention Could Transform Billions of Tonnes of Plastic Into Clean Electricity
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 in Merced, California, founded his company, Caris Incorporated,
Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships
According to the environmental organization Ecoagents, crew members of Chinese ships arriving to fish near the Galápagos Islands are throwing garbage into the sea. This waste has reached the shores of the
Marine Fungus Solution to Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down Polyethylene at 0.05% Daily—What This Means for Our Oceans
Researchers at the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), among others, have discovered that a marine fungus can break down polyethylene, the plastic found at the bottom of the sea, as
Study Reveals Red, Blue, and Green Plastics Degrade into Microplastics Quickly—What You Need to Know
As the world is gradually gripped by the effects of climate change and man made blunders, researchers have warned that brightly coloured plastics—red, blue, and green—are more dangerous than plain colours. This
Bilal Bhutto
Karmactive Staff
Microscopic Robots Capture 80% of Waterborne Microplastics and Bacteria – See How They Work
When plastic waste breaks down, it becomes even more difficult to remove from oceans and bodies of water. Microplastics have also infiltrated the food chain and can bind bacteria that may cause
FREE Project by Four European Companies Targets Efficient Mattress Foam Recycling in 24 Months
A consortium of four European companies made up of Ecomaison, Covestro, Secondly, and Federal Eco Foam has together launched a research project to recycle foam mattresses. The goal of the partners is
Microplastics Found in 100% of Testicle Samples: Could This Be Affecting Sperm Counts?
A scientific study has found microplastics in the testicular tissues of all the men and dogs involved, which researchers believe could contribute to the significant decline in sperm count detected in men
Tejal Somvanshi