Japanese Scientists Develop New Plastic That Dissolves In Saltwater
Japanese scientists at RIKEN CEMS, led by Takuzo Aida, have developed a new supramolecular plastic that maintains strength in ...
Recycled plastic, renewed worries: Packaging stares at 1 April deadline
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had notified the Guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility on ...
How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
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Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling Through Irradiation
Irradiation can also complement and enhance traditional recycling methods. When combined with a chemical recycling method ...
Food Dive1d
Coca-Cola’s plastic will surpass 9 billion pounds by end of decade: report
The beverage giant, which recently pared back some packaging goals, is facing criticism from green groups concerned about its ...
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Revolutionary new plastic fully dissolves in seawater leaving no microplastic waste
Plastics are everywhere—from your phone case to the containers holding your food. They're cheap, light, and strong, which ...
Earth.com22h
Drinking from plastic bottles directly linked to high blood pressure and heart problems
Early studies suggest that plastic particles are influencing human blood pressure, a condition linked to serious ...
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What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN1d
602,000 metric ton Coca-Cola plastic packaging can enter world’s waterways by 2030
Nearly 1.3 billion pounds of plastic waste is set to enter the world’s oceans and waterways after Coca-Cola scrapped 25% ...
Core samples from Greenland's seabed provide first historical overview of plastic pollution
By coring the seabed at 850 m water depth in Disko Bay off Greenland's west coast, researchers from the University of ...
The New York Times5d
What Shopping Bags Should I Use?
At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the environment. Plastic bags, after all, are made from fossil fuels and a major source of pollution. Paper bags, however, are not necessarily a ...
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Supramolecular plastic dissolves in seawater, leaves behind nutrients plants can absorb
To tackle the growing pollution crisis, scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that remains stable ...