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
Unmasking the Inefficiencies of Plastic Bag Recycling Drop-Off Directories in US
The recent shutdown of the national online recycling directory for plastic bags and plastic films, once accessible at BagandFilmRecycling.org, raises significant questions about the reality of plastic recycling in the United States.
Tejal Somvanshi
Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere
We have a new entrant in the carbon removal market that can play the game-changer in the world’s efforts to limit the warming to 1.5C by 2050. Graphyte, a Bill Gates-backed and
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Beyond Plastic’s Bold Crusade: Exposing the Myths of Chemical Recycling
In today’s world, where convenience and innovation reign, plastic has become an integral part of our lives. Its versatility and durability have revolutionized industries and simplified our daily routines. However, the escalating
Yangchula Bhutia
VTT’s Pilot Breakthrough: Stretchable Cellulose Webs Poised to Upend Packaging Sector
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has hit a new milestone in packaging innovation. They’ve created a cellulose-based material for rigid packaging that stretches up to 30% – a big deal considering
Govind TekaleBarents Sea’s Unspoken Challenge: The Microplastic Invasion in Arctic We Can’t Ignore
Today, when the heartbeat of our oceans is intertwined with the pulse of our climate, scientists have pinpointed ocean currents, melting ice, burgeoning tourism, and insufficient waste management as culprits behind the
Join the Wave Today with 4ocean’s Last Straw Bracelet Collection!
4ocean unveiled its Last Straw Bracelet collection on September 29, 2023, in response to the global crisis of single-use plastic straws. Crafted from recycled plastic straws collected by 4ocean crews, these bracelets
A New Chapter in Plastic Management: ORNL’s Groundbreaking Technology Converts Waste into Wealth
In a world grappling with the environmental repercussions of plastic waste, scientists from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have unveiled a technology that could potentially reshape our approach to managing plastic
Rahul Somvanshi
Japanese Scientists Trace Airborne Microplastics in Clouds: Unveiling Climate Impact!
Diving into the uncharted waters of environmental science, Hiroshi Okochi and his team from Waseda University have unearthed startling revelations about airborne microplastics (AMPs) lurking in our clouds. “If the issue of
Microwaving in Plastic? : The Invisible Nanoplastic Threat You Didn’t Know About!
The alarming release of nanoplastics when microwaving plastic containers has been unveiled by a groundbreaking study from the University of Nebraska. Lincoln. The convenience of microwaving might come at a hidden cost:
Wax Worms: Nature’s Answer to the Plastic Crisis?
Frederica Bertocchini has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of plastic degradation using biological systems. The wax worms, Galleria mellonella, are at the forefront of this research, capable of degrading sturdy synthetic