Microplastic

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November 23, 2024

Fashion’s Role in 14 Million Tonnes of Microplastics: Can Heriot-Watt’s Fibre Fragmentation Scale Transform Clothing Industry Standards?

An estimated 14 million tonnes of microplastics currently blanket the ocean floor, with the fashion and textile industry standing as one of the primary contributors to this environmental crisis. This alarming accumulation

Artivism·Sustainability

‘Turn Off The Plastic Tap’ & More

Benjamin Von Wong is the artist behind this giant art installation titled, ‘Turn Off The Plastic Tap’, This giant levitating tap is shown spewing plastic waste, more specifically single-use plastic. Wong is based in Montreal, Canada & combines awareness, fantasy

February 18, 2022

Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution

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

There Might Be Plastic In Your Blood! – For The First Time Researchers Found MicroPlastics In Blood Stream

Health·News

Microplastics have been found in many unexpected spots and it might be hard to believe the many bizarre findings. Many studies have come to

microplastic free panels made from plastic waste. photo source: The Good Plastic Company (facebook)

Architecture·Design·Europe

Polygood Turns 350M Tons of Plastic Waste Into Microplastic-Free Panels

Every year, we throw away about 350 million metric tons of plastic waste. But some companies are turning this household waste into something useful: building materials for homes and offices. Dr. William

Rahul Somvanshi

January 11, 2025

Representative Image. Glass teacup with tea bag. Photo Source: Conger Design (Pixabay)

Health·Plastic

Tea Bags Release Billions of Microplastics into Your Brew, Study Reveals: Calculate Your Tea Microplastic Exposure

A concerning new study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) has revealed that commercial tea bags release billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles during brewing, raising serious questions about daily exposure

Rahul Somvanshiand

Tejal Somvanshi

January 1, 2025

Health·Plastic

Microplastics in the Heart? Scientists Make a Disturbing Discovery!

Scientists in China have made a startling discovery: microplastics are present in human heart tissues. This revelation emerged from a pilot study conducted on individuals who underwent cardiac surgery. “Everywhere scientists look

Govind Tekale

August 19, 2023

Plastic·Pollution·Science

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

February 13, 2023

Plastic·Science·Sustainability

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

Karmactive Teamand

Jonathan Santoshand

Tista Karmakar

February 8, 2023

Activism·World

A Device That Filters Plastic Out Of Beach Sand

Ken G Kosada is a professional action cinematographer and a photographer. He is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.nKen is a nature lover and staying in Hawaii, is much connected to the seashore and beaches.He

Karmactive Team

November 10, 2022

News

More Responsible Living , A Trash To Art Project

More Responsible Living is a social awareness project which promotes awareness among people through art, health and sustainable practices. It promotes a plastic free environment, showcases marine debris art, holistic healing, more

Karmactive Staff

October 24, 2022

Health·News

Now Micro Plastics Can Increase Earthworm Mortality & Contaminate Soil

According to recent studies, the presence of micro plastics can inhibit earthworm growth and even cause them to lose weight, which might significantly & adversely affect the soil ecology. Researchers from College

Nikitha Sebastian

October 10, 2022

Plastic·Pollution·Robotics

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

Sakshi Bafna

September 29, 2022

Activism·Sustainability

Fishing Responsible For 75% Of The Pacific Garbage Patch – The Ocean Cleanup

A nonprofit organization called The Ocean Cleanup is creating and expanding technology to get rid of plastic from the oceans. To accomplish this goal, they are putting efforts to clean up plastic

Sakshi Bafna

September 26, 2022

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