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
Juliette’s Eco-Art Breathes Life into Discarded Materials: Unveiling Beauty from the Depths
At first glance, Eco-Art by Juliette may leave you perplexed with its array of plastic ropes, colorful fibers, and interesting shapes. The backstory behind all her captivating pieces is one that plagues the earth. Plastic and pollution have entwined their
There Might Be Plastic In Your Blood! – For The First Time Researchers Found MicroPlastics In Blood Stream
Microplastics have been found in many unexpected spots and it might be hard to believe the many bizarre findings. Many studies have come to
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,
AI Imaging Spots Parkinson’s with 96% Accuracy While Pesticide Exposure Increases Risk by 36%
Scientists are making major progress in fighting Parkinson’s disease with new discoveries about early detection and environmental risks. These advances could change how doctors diagnose and possibly prevent this brain disorder that
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Vermont Plastic Bag Ban Achieves 91% Drop While 70% of Residents Approve
Vermont’s plastic bag ban has cut plastic bag use by 91% since July 2020, according to a new University of Vermont (UVM) study. The research, led by UVM professor Qingbin Wang and
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Hospital Superbug Eats Medical Plastic: 78% Destroyed in 7 Days, Raising Patient Safety Concerns
A common hospital bacterium can actually eat the plastic used in medical devices like sutures and implants, according to new research. This unexpected finding has doctors and hospitals rethinking infection control and
Tejal Somvanshi
MIT’s New 3D Printing Resin Makes Support Waste Vanish in Minutes and Can Be Reused Again
MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking 3D printing method that tackles one of the industry’s biggest problems: waste from support structures. The new technique, announced on June 3, 2025, uses a special
UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid 5 Million Weekly Discards and 70% Battery Fire Surge
The UK’s ban on disposable vapes took effect on June 1, 2025, making it illegal to sell these single-use devices across the entire country. Shops and supermarkets can no longer stock them,
Rahul Somvanshi
Lidl Recalls Alesto Bars Over Plastic Risk
A safety alert hit Lidl stores this week as plastic pieces were found in four popular snack bar varieties. The recall affects Alesto Raw Fruit & Nut bar multipacks sold across the
Washing Up Chemicals Reduce Fish Hatching 30% While 47-Year-Old Bottles Found on Beaches
That bottle of washing up liquid sitting by your sink is causing more harm to our waters and wildlife than you might realize. New research reveals the lasting damage from both the
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Microplastics in Ovaries: Study Finds Particles Under 10 Micrometers and Chemicals
Scientists have discovered tiny plastic particles in human ovaries for the first time. This finding has doctors worried about how these microplastics might harm women’s fertility and reproductive health. In a recent
Plastic Takeout Containers Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk
A new study has found that eating from plastic takeout containers may significantly increase the risk of heart failure. The research reveals how chemicals from these containers can damage the heart by
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