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PepsiCo Faces New York Legal Challenge Over Buffalo River Plastic Pollution

New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing the company of contributing to a public nuisance by generating a significant amount of plastic waste found in and

Farheen Memon

November 28, 2023

Sustainability

Exploring the Legacy of Hydraulic Power in Traditional Wooden Washing Vats

Step back in time and witness the marvels of ancient technology with these traditional wooden washing vats! Powered by the relentless force of mountain rivers and hydraulic power, these wooden constructions once

Pawni Saxena

November 27, 2023

Marine Life·Robotics·Science

MIT’s SoFi: More Than a Robotic Fish, It’s a Marine Research Wonder!

In 2018, MIT’s CSAIL debuted “SoFi,” a robotic fish that’s a stroke of genius in biomimetic robots. Crafted from silicone rubber and sporting a fishtail, SoFi offers a groundbreaking approach to studying

Rahul Somvanshi

October 23, 2023

Apple and blackberries in a glass bowl in a farm late

Food & Drinks·Health

Discovering Flavonols’ Subtle Might in Shielding Seniors from Frailty with Apples and Blackberries

In a pivotal stride towards understanding the enigma of frailty, a condition that stealthily encroaches upon 10% to 15% of our elderly, researchers have unfurled a promising dietary strategy that intertwines the

Tejal Somvanshi

October 10, 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

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

Design·Sustainability

From Disposable Menace to Reusable Magic: Re:clean’s Wet Wipes Turnaround!

The rise in hygiene practices has led to an increased use of wet wipes, often mistaken as mere “wet tissues.” Contrary to popular belief, these wipes aren’t made of simple tissue paper,

Rahul Somvanshi

September 10, 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·Science

UF’s New Recycling Method: Saving Energy and Helping the Planet!

In the ever-evolving world of scientific discovery, a recent breakthrough at the University of Florida (UF) promises to reshape the landscape of plastic recycling. Led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler

Karmactive Staff

September 6, 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