Commentary: Phasing out plastic foam would prevent beach erosion and more

The Farewell to Foam Act, which would phase out the sale and distribution of plastic foam food containers, packing peanuts ...

14-year-old girl invents solution to remove dangerous substance plaguing our drinking water: 'Tackling real-world problems'

Even though they bear little responsibility for the current state of the world's environment, young people have been taking ...
Egyptian Streets

The Plastic Pollution Problem, the Illusion of Comfort, and Egypt’s Role in the Negotiations for a Global Treaty

Fifty years ago, plastic products did not have a grip on our lives and households as they do today. Ceramic, glass, and clay ...
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This Pennsylvania settlement could set the standard for preventing tiny plastic pellet pollution

A company agreed to install technology to watch for "nurdles," tiny plastic pellets used to make all manner of goods.

Researchers develop groundbreaking method to turn air pollution into useful material: 'Significant'

Scientists in Finland have developed a groundbreaking way to turn air pollution into plastic, a process that could help clean ...
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Innovative catalyst transforms plastic trash into fuel with fewer byproducts

A team of scientists have developed a catalyst that converts plastic waste into liquid fuels faster and cleaner.
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Chemists Transform Plastic Trash Into Climate Solution

Scientists at the U. of Copenhagen have converted plastic waste into a CO2 capture solution, tackling two global issues - ...
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Worms might hold the key to breaking down plastic waste

Recent scientific breakthroughs have unveiled the potential of certain worm species in tackling the global plastic pollution problem. These “hungry worms”, including moth larvae and superworms, have ...
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South Africa launches progressive project to tackle plastic pollution

In an effort to reduce plastic pollution from packaging in the food and beverage sector, South Africa is set to launch the ...

Study provides first evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental challenge, and once in the environment, plastic can fragment into smaller ...

SA launches innovative project to tackle plastic pollution in food and beverage sector

A new initiative launched in South Africa promises to transform the food and beverage sector's approach to plastic packaging, ...

Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.