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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

November 12, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution·Science

Barents 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

Govind Tekale

October 25, 2023

Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of layered stacks of nano-scale flash graphene sheets formed from waste plastic. (Image courtesy of Kevin Wyss/Tour lab)

Energy·Plastic·Science

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

Govind Tekale

October 19, 2023

Tomonori Saito, Md Arifuzzaman and Adam Malin, ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy

Plastic·Science

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

October 6, 2023

Climate·Plastic·Pollution

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

Govind Tekale

September 30, 2023

Energy·Technology

Redefining EV Battery Safety: Polyplastics Group’s Solution Durafide PPS 6150T73

In the dynamic realm of electric vehicles (EVs), the quest for safer and more efficient lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is relentless. Stepping into this arena, the Polyplastics Group, renowned for its expertise in

Karmactive Staff

September 20, 2023

Health·Plastic·Science

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:

Rahul Somvanshi

September 14, 2023

Nature·Plastic·Science

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

Govind Tekale

September 7, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Water

Lake Geneva’s Hidden Crisis: Plastic Levels That Rival the Oceans!

Lake Geneva, a picturesque gem nestled between the Swiss and French Alps, has long been a symbol of natural beauty and purity. Tourists and locals alike have been drawn to its shimmering

Karmactive Staff

September 5, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Science

UBC’s Game-Changing Discovery: Can Plants Really Trap 99.9% of Microplastics?

Microplastic pollution, a looming environmental threat, might have met its match in the form of plants. UBC scientists have innovatively harnessed the power of wood dust and tannins to trap up to

Rahul Somvanshi

August 27, 2023