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fromMail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Microplastics in placentas linked to premature births, study suggests

Higher microplastic levels found in placentas from premature births reveal potential health concerns linked to plastic pollution.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago
NYC startup

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago
Environment

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover microplastics in Antarctica's most remote regions

Microplastics have been discovered in Antarctica, illustrating the widespread issue of plastic pollution even in untouched environments.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Microplastics in placentas linked to premature births, study suggests

Higher microplastic levels found in placentas from premature births reveal potential health concerns linked to plastic pollution.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.

Teenage boys have created an innovative cardboard packaging called Kiriboard to combat plastic pollution and revolutionize shipping.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
more#environmental-science
#sustainability
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

How to stop plastic pollution: three strategies that actually work

Negotiators are striving for a legally binding UN treaty to cut plastic pollution, but success is uncertain.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.
Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coca-Cola Is Rolling Out a Major Change, and Shoppers Are Not Happy

Coca-Cola faces backlash for unmet sustainability promises, accused of greenwashing and abandoning reusable packaging goals.
Public outrage highlights the gap between corporate promises and actual environmental practices.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

They're working to get rid of the plastic, trash in the ocean, starting in South Florida

Debris Free Oceans is actively working to address plastic pollution in Miami-Dade by focusing on prevention and community engagement.
fromColossal
2 months ago
Design

Plastic Packaging Gets New Life in Xuanhao Li's Elegant Jellyfish Lamps

Xuanhao Li transforms discarded polyethylene into artistic lamps, showcasing sustainable design that raises awareness of plastic pollution's impact on marine life.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Classic Earth911 Podcast: Plastic, Sustainability, and You

Tips on recycling and sustainability practices focus on contact lenses, bottled water problems, and creative reuse of silica gel packs.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

How to stop plastic pollution: three strategies that actually work

Negotiators are striving for a legally binding UN treaty to cut plastic pollution, but success is uncertain.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

The everyday clothing we wear contributes significantly to environmental plastic pollution.
Laundry releases millions of microplastic fibers that enter waterways and ecosystems.
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Coca-Cola Is Rolling Out a Major Change, and Shoppers Are Not Happy

Coca-Cola faces backlash for unmet sustainability promises, accused of greenwashing and abandoning reusable packaging goals.
Public outrage highlights the gap between corporate promises and actual environmental practices.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

They're working to get rid of the plastic, trash in the ocean, starting in South Florida

Debris Free Oceans is actively working to address plastic pollution in Miami-Dade by focusing on prevention and community engagement.
fromColossal
2 months ago
Design

Plastic Packaging Gets New Life in Xuanhao Li's Elegant Jellyfish Lamps

Xuanhao Li transforms discarded polyethylene into artistic lamps, showcasing sustainable design that raises awareness of plastic pollution's impact on marine life.
more#sustainability
#health-risks
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
fromKqed
4 months ago
OMG science

6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQED

Microplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Here's the disturbing reason you should never reuse plastic containers

Re-using store-bought plastic bottles and containers can release harmful nanoplastics and toxic chemicals into food and liquids, posing serious health risks.
fromEarth911
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Time To Reconsider Your Plastic Cutting Boards

Plastic cutting boards can release millions of microplastic particles, posing environmental and health risks.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer

Chewing gum can introduce thousands of microplastics into the body each year, potentially causing health risks.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The plastic recycling myth and our very real crisis

Plastic has infiltrated human bodies, posing serious health risks, with recycling failing to address the crisis effectively.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
fromKqed
4 months ago
OMG science

6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer | KQED

Microplastics are suspected of negatively impacting human health, warranting urgent action and substantive changes regarding plastic production.
fromMail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Here's the disturbing reason you should never reuse plastic containers

Re-using store-bought plastic bottles and containers can release harmful nanoplastics and toxic chemicals into food and liquids, posing serious health risks.
fromEarth911
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Time To Reconsider Your Plastic Cutting Boards

Plastic cutting boards can release millions of microplastic particles, posing environmental and health risks.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer

Chewing gum can introduce thousands of microplastics into the body each year, potentially causing health risks.
more#health-risks
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

These diapers use plastic-eating fungi to biodegrade

Hiro has developed an innovative biodegradable diaper solution using plastic-eating fungi to address the environmental impact of traditional diapers.
#environmental-awareness
fromColossal
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

Mandy Barker's work on marine debris emphasizes the harmful effects of synthetic clothing and plastic pollution in oceans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Underwater Argonauts! The deep-sea scientists logging Med pollution in pictures

Scientists on the Argonauts project aim to raise awareness about Mediterranean plastic pollution and promote solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's not just a few ships doing it': how the world's plastic ends up on a Guernsey beach

Guernsey beachcombers are actively addressing the plastic waste problem, contributing valuable data to international discussions on plastic management.
Local action in Guernsey is helping to inform global efforts to tackle plastic pollution through systematic cataloging of marine litter.
fromColossal
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

Mandy Barker's work on marine debris emphasizes the harmful effects of synthetic clothing and plastic pollution in oceans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Underwater Argonauts! The deep-sea scientists logging Med pollution in pictures

Scientists on the Argonauts project aim to raise awareness about Mediterranean plastic pollution and promote solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

It's not just a few ships doing it': how the world's plastic ends up on a Guernsey beach

Guernsey beachcombers are actively addressing the plastic waste problem, contributing valuable data to international discussions on plastic management.
Local action in Guernsey is helping to inform global efforts to tackle plastic pollution through systematic cataloging of marine litter.
more#environmental-awareness
#microplastics
Science
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is 'raising alarm' among experts

The proliferation of plastic bags is severely affecting farmland in Uganda, impacting agriculture and human health.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over their role in ongoing plastic pollution crisis

Los Angeles County claims Coca-Cola and Pepsi misled the public about plastic recycling effectiveness, worsening pollution issues.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

Microplastics from textiles pose significant risks, especially to children, prompting a call for regulatory action and addressing consumer habits.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Environment

You May Be Horrified When You Learn What Chewing Gum Is Actually Made From

Chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution due to synthetic materials like rubber and plastic present in its composition.
Science
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Microplastics

Microplastics are widespread, even in remote areas, posing serious health concerns. Recent research shows significant accumulation of plastic in the human brain.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why microplastic pollution in soils and crops is 'raising alarm' among experts

The proliferation of plastic bags is severely affecting farmland in Uganda, impacting agriculture and human health.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A. County sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola over their role in ongoing plastic pollution crisis

Los Angeles County claims Coca-Cola and Pepsi misled the public about plastic recycling effectiveness, worsening pollution issues.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Environment

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

Microplastics from textiles pose significant risks, especially to children, prompting a call for regulatory action and addressing consumer habits.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Environment

You May Be Horrified When You Learn What Chewing Gum Is Actually Made From

Chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution due to synthetic materials like rubber and plastic present in its composition.
more#microplastics
#environmental-responsibility
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Coca-Cola and Pepsi, two of the world's top plastic polluters, just got slapped with a lawsuit alleging exaggerated recycling claims and downplayed health effects

Los Angeles County is suing Pepsi and Coca-Cola for misleading the public about plastic recyclability and the environmental impacts of their products.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Pursuing Sustainable Packaging with AE Global's Elizabeth Corbett

Sustainable packaging alternatives face challenges but present opportunities for eco-responsible businesses.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

Coca-Cola and Pepsi, two of the world's top plastic polluters, just got slapped with a lawsuit alleging exaggerated recycling claims and downplayed health effects

Los Angeles County is suing Pepsi and Coca-Cola for misleading the public about plastic recyclability and the environmental impacts of their products.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Earth911 Podcast: Pursuing Sustainable Packaging with AE Global's Elizabeth Corbett

Sustainable packaging alternatives face challenges but present opportunities for eco-responsible businesses.
more#environmental-responsibility
Remote teams
fromNature
2 months ago

PhD scientists who forged a career off the beaten track

Marine ecologist Jennifer Lavers thrives in an isolated environment, combining her research on plastic pollution with close community ties and the natural beauty of the Archipelago.
#environmental-issues
fromMail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Images reveal impact of pollution as Trump brings back plastic straws

Trump's executive order to use plastic straws shows a regression in US efforts to combat plastic pollution.
fromNature
4 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Homo erectus, I presume? Footprints show ancient hominins crossed paths

Ancient footprints reveal coexistence of Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei 1.5 million years ago.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic - Modern Farmer

Lea Rainey founded a zero waste market to address frustrations with excessive plastic in grocery packaging.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Images reveal impact of pollution as Trump brings back plastic straws

Trump's executive order to use plastic straws shows a regression in US efforts to combat plastic pollution.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Homo erectus, I presume? Footprints show ancient hominins crossed paths

Ancient footprints reveal coexistence of Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei 1.5 million years ago.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic - Modern Farmer

Lea Rainey founded a zero waste market to address frustrations with excessive plastic in grocery packaging.
more#environmental-issues
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

Criminal charges against 34 protesters were dropped due to lack of evidence, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding protest rights and plastic pollution activism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world': can the Gambia's bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?

The Gambia is intensifying efforts to eliminate plastic pollution with a new National Action Plan aiming for an 86% reduction over the next decade.
#environmental-policy
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

International talks on curbing plastic pollution fail to reach agreement

Negotiators have failed to reach a landmark treaty on plastic pollution due to deep divisions among nearly 200 participating nations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists attend crucial UN talks, opposing production caps amid rising plastic pollution concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Countries call for binding targets to cut plastic production after talks fail

Binding global targets for cutting plastic production are essential for any treaty to effectively fight plastic waste.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Negotiators failed to reach a treaty agreement on plastic pollution in South Korea and will continue talks next year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says

Global plastic production must be curtailed to effectively address plastic pollution and its health hazards.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

International talks on curbing plastic pollution fail to reach agreement

Negotiators have failed to reach a landmark treaty on plastic pollution due to deep divisions among nearly 200 participating nations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Record numbers of plastic industry lobbyists attend crucial UN talks, opposing production caps amid rising plastic pollution concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Countries call for binding targets to cut plastic production after talks fail

Binding global targets for cutting plastic production are essential for any treaty to effectively fight plastic waste.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

Negotiators failed to reach a treaty agreement on plastic pollution in South Korea and will continue talks next year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Global plastic production must be cut to curb pollution, study says

Global plastic production must be curtailed to effectively address plastic pollution and its health hazards.
more#environmental-policy
#global-treaty
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UN's plastic talks failed to produce a global treaty. Here's why

Countries negotiating a treaty to reduce plastic pollution failed to agree, highlighting deep divisions between production and waste management preferences.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UN's plastic talks failed to produce a global treaty. Here's why

Countries negotiating a treaty to reduce plastic pollution failed to agree, highlighting deep divisions between production and waste management preferences.
more#global-treaty
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Advocates Say Plastics Treaty Draft Falls Far Short as Talks Near Deadline

Negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are lacking essential commitments, risking ineffectiveness against plastic pollution.
#global-negotiations
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UN is holding its 5th meeting on the global plastic crisis. Can negotiators finally make a treaty happen?

The world is working towards a legally binding treaty to combat global plastic pollution during crucial negotiations in Busan.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Saudi Arabia is obstructing global efforts to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution.
Petroleum-rich nations are pushing back against curbs on plastic production.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The UN is holding its 5th meeting on the global plastic crisis. Can negotiators finally make a treaty happen?

The world is working towards a legally binding treaty to combat global plastic pollution during crucial negotiations in Busan.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty

Saudi Arabia is obstructing global efforts to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution.
Petroleum-rich nations are pushing back against curbs on plastic production.
more#global-negotiations
fromNature
5 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Earliest-known alphabet found on relics from Syrian tomb

The discovery of ancient clay cylinders may reveal the earliest known writing system.
Negotiators aim for a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution effectively.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Alec Baldwin, William Shatner Agree On Big Post-Trump Issue

Alec Baldwin highlighted the urgent need for a national initiative to tackle environmental challenges, specifically plastic pollution, similar to the Apollo mission.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
5 months ago

It's time to hold corporations accountable for the plastics crisis-and the bill could exceed $20 billion in the U.S. alone

Plastic exposure is a significant threat to human health and requires immediate regulatory attention.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oli Chang Pleads Us to Take Better Care of Our "Big & Blue" - KALTBLUT Magazine

Oli Chang's "Big & Blue" reflects on love strained by environmental crises, particularly plastic pollution, evoking personal fears of the future.
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