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#plastic-waste

Science

The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET

fromNature

OMG science

Everyday painkiller made from plastic - by E. coli

fromTasting Table

Alternative transportation

Everyday cooking

Before You Throw Out Those Empty Plastic Water Bottles, Try This Garden Hack - Tasting Table

fromMedium

The burden of sustainability

Individuals bear the primary burden of sustainability, contrary to corporate claims of shared responsibility.

Environment

How Anthropologie saved 60,000 tons of plastic bags from going into landfills

Anthropologie is making strides to recycle poly bags, addressing waste in the clothing industry.

fromEntrepreneur

1 week ago

Environment

Meet the Person Who Invented Plastic that Dissolves in Water | Entrepreneur

fromWIRED

Science

The Next Acetaminophen Tablet You Take Could Be Made From PET

fromNature

OMG science

Everyday painkiller made from plastic - by E. coli

fromTasting Table

Everyday cooking

Before You Throw Out Those Empty Plastic Water Bottles, Try This Garden Hack - Tasting Table

fromMedium

Alternative transportation

The burden of sustainability

Environment

How Anthropologie saved 60,000 tons of plastic bags from going into landfills

Environment

The Oceans Likely Contain Much More Plastic Than We Previously Thought

Public health

fromState of the Planet

Nanoplastics Are All Around (and Inside) Us

Nanoplastics, small plastic fragments less than 1 micrometer in size, are widely present in the environment and pose health risks.

fromTruthout

2 weeks ago

Environment

The Oceans Likely Contain Much More Plastic Than We Previously Thought

Public health

fromState of the Planet

Nanoplastics Are All Around (and Inside) Us

Nanoplastics, small plastic fragments less than 1 micrometer in size, are widely present in the environment and pose health risks.

Environment

The Ocean Is Awash in Millions of Tons of PlasticMost of It Is Invisible

Nanoplastics are pervasive, found in all environments, including human tissue, and constitute the dominant fraction of marine plastic pollution.

Europe news

fromMail Online

Plastic bags and cans found at deepest point in Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is heavily polluted, with significant marine litter discovered at extreme depths, indicating a severe environmental issue.

fromwww.nature.com

3 weeks ago

Environment

The Ocean Is Awash in Millions of Tons of PlasticMost of It Is Invisible

Europe news

fromMail Online

Plastic bags and cans found at deepest point in Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is heavily polluted, with significant marine litter discovered at extreme depths, indicating a severe environmental issue.

more#marine-pollution

Artificial intelligence

fromHarvard Gazette

When trash becomes a universe - Harvard Gazette

The exhibit "Castaway" showcases the artistic transformation of trash into inspiration, revealing the life that can emerge from waste.

Science

fromNature

Daily briefing: Researchers re-enact an epic ancient canoe trip

Researchers successfully reenacted how Stone Age peoples canoed from Taiwan to Japan over 30,000 years ago using primitive tools and navigation techniques.

OMG science

fromwww.theguardian.com

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Bacteria can convert plastic waste into paracetamol sustainably, highlighting a new ecological approach to drug production.

NYC parents

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

This pediatrician developed cafeteria dishware that won't leach hormone-disrupters into schoolkids

Ahimsa aims to replace plastic dishware in schools with stainless steel to protect children's health and environment.

London politics

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Forest Hill shop assistant welcomes change to refillable vapes after disposable ban

The new law prohibits the sale of single-use vapes to combat youth vaping and plastic waste.

41,415 plastic straws compose colorful, modular installation by A+U lab in korea

From a distance, the structure appears as a luminous field, with density and porosity fluctuating depending on angle and light. The closer you look, the more it plays with your perception.

London startup

fromLos Angeles Times

CalRecycle drafts revised plastic recycling rules that are more friendly to industry

California is refining its plastic waste regulations following initial setbacks.

Draft regulations now clarify producer obligations while including exemptions for various plastic products.

Everyday cooking

fromEarth911

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recycling Mystery: Plastic Easter Eggs

Plastic Easter eggs are generally not recyclable due to their size and composition, but can be reused creatively.

Public blast supermarkets over stalling action on plastic waste - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Public sentiment strongly disapproves of supermarkets' reliance on single-use plastics, with calls for greater accountability and changes in policy.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.

Renovation

fromIndependent

'Hoarder' has 'ceiling-high' waste, sleeps in chair and can't use own toilet, court told

Mayo County Council was granted temporary access to remove excessive plastic waste from an apartment due to health concerns.

fromtheconversation.com

What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin?

Only about 9% of the plastic generated in the U.S. actually gets recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Environment

fromWIRED

The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home

Eco-friendly cleaning products can effectively replace traditional ones without compromising on performance or affordability.

fromMail Online

Terrifying images reveal what microplastics can do to your body

Microplastics are present in everyday items and are not biodegradable, leading to potential long-term health impacts on humans as shown in predictive AI imagery.

Environment

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins

Thousands of plastic nurdles are being retrieved from the North Sea following a ship collision, posing a threat to wildlife.

fromSilicon Canals

Rotterdam's Xycle raises funding from Invest-NL, others to advance circular plastic economy - Silicon Canals

"We are thrilled to announce this strategic investment in Xycle which marks another pivotal step towards our goal to transform the waste. The performance and efficiency of Xycle's technology strongly complement our increasingly diverse global portfolio of recycling solutions."

London startup

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

From high school science project to $18.3M: AI-accelerated enzymes are coming for fast fashion's plastic waste | TechCrunch

Epoch Biodesign secures $18.3 million for its enzyme-based biorecycling of plastic waste.

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Munich's climate deep tech startup Radical Dot raises 2.7M

Radical Dot secures â¬2.7M funding to advance its innovative chemical recycling technology for plastics.

5 months ago

Breakthrough 'plastic' mortar could slash heat loss in buildings by 55%

A new mortar mix made from recycled plastics and aerogels reduces heat loss significantly, aiding energy efficiency and combating plastic waste.

US politics