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January 19, 2024

Artivism

Nigerian Eco-Artist Gbenga Adeku Tackles Plastic Pollution with PET Bottle Masterpieces

Gbenga Adeku, a prominent upcycle artist from south western Nigeria creates awareness about plastic pollution and its effects on earth through his art. Adeku shared his artistic journey and environmental advocacy in

Artivism

Surreal Faces Made From Plastic Trash – Art By Ricardo Nicolau De Almeida

What a unique way to save our world! Not just you and I, but the whole world should see of how small and creative steps can not only save the world but make it a happening and a lively place

July 19, 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

Eggs can Go Beyond the Kitchen to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution

Plastic·Pollution·Science

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

Plastic·USA

California’s Plastic Bag Ban Under SB 1053 Faces 2026 Rollout Amid Growing Plastic Waste, Pollution, and Recycling Challenges at Grocery Stores

In a move that has sparked both praise and criticism, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on September 24, 2024. This legislation, set to take effect on January

Sunita Somvanshi

September 25, 2024

A plastic particle (red) is colonized by the marine fungus Parengyodontium album

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution·Science

Marine Fungus Solution to Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down Polyethylene at 0.05% Daily—What This Means for Our Oceans

Researchers at the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), among others, have discovered that a marine fungus can break down polyethylene, the plastic found at the bottom of the sea, as

Rahul Somvanshi

June 10, 2024

Plastic·Pollution

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Lead as Five Corporations Generate 24% of Global Plastic Pollution

As a newly published study in Science Advances, five major companies account for 24% of global plastic pollution. Less than 60 multinational corporations are responsible for more than half of the world’s

Rahul Somvanshi

April 26, 2024

Plastic·Sustainability

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

Activism·Plastic·Sustainability

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

Karmactive Staff

October 9, 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

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

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

Hidden Hazards of Recycling: Microplastic Threats from Cutting-Edge UK Recycling Facilities

A UK “state-of-the-art” plastic recycling facility may release up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater per year. The above plastic waste constitutes around 6% of the plastic processed in

Rahul Somvanshi

June 3, 2023

Plastic·Technology

Enzyme Developed with AI Machine Learning can Rapidly Break Down Plastics From Centuries to Hours

The researchers have developed an AI machine learning model to create a new variant of an enzyme that can degrade plastics in hours or days, when it typically takes centuries. The novel

Rahul Somvanshi

May 17, 2023

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