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"Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers"
#Plastic #Plastics

Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers
As negotiators meet this week for the fourth round of global plastics treaty talks, scientists warn that both plant-based and petroleum-based plastics are toxic, with both needing tough regulation to protect public health.

The state of #plastic #recycling in the UK https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/food-drink

♻️ Turning trash into treasure: Exploring biotic and abiotic methods for PET plastic upcycling
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-trash-treasure-exploring-biotic-abiotic.html

Turning trash into treasure: Exploring biotic and abiotic methods for PET plastic upcycling
A paper published in Eco-Environment & Health introduces innovative biotic and abiotic methods for recycling and upcycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The review delves into sustainable strategies that improve the processing and utility of PET waste.

"World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks"
#UN #UnitedNations #Plastic #Plastics

"Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in UK"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic #Plastics …

Wet wipes containing plastic to be banned from sale in UK

#idw Tiny #plastic particles are found everywhere
#Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on earth. In

⏳ A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows
#plastic

A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows
An international agreement to end plastic pollution is due to be sealed this year in Busan, South Korea. At the penultimate round of negotiations, held in Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda and Peru proposed a target to cut the weight of primary plastics produced worldwide by 40% by 2040, compared with 2025.

This is why #regulation matters. Capital incentives, unchecked, do*not* produce suitable outcomes - no matter how clear the need
#environment #plastics
"The amount of plastic packagi…

"Plastic crisis 'out of control' as 1.7 billion pieces thrown away weekly in UK"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic

Plastic crisis 'out of control' as 1.7 billion pieces thrown away weekly in UK

⏳ A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows
#plastic

A global plastic treaty will only work if it caps production, modeling shows
An international agreement to end plastic pollution is due to be sealed this year in Busan, South Korea. At the penultimate round of negotiations, held in Ottawa, Canada, Rwanda and Peru proposed a target to cut the weight of primary plastics produced worldwide by 40% by 2040, compared with 2025.

#idw Tiny #plastic particles are found everywhere
#Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on earth. In

"Protecting our planet: Five strategies for reducing plastic waste"
#Plastic #Plastics
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Protecting our planet: Five strategies for reducing plastic waste
Plastics are ubiquitous in our world, and given that plastic waste can take thousands of years to break down, there's more of it to be found on Earth every single day. Worse yet is the fact that the stuff doesn't easily decompose—it mostly just disintegrates into smaller and smaller pieces.

"Protecting our planet: Five strategies for reducing plastic waste"
#Plastic #Plastics
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Protecting our planet: Five strategies for reducing plastic waste
Plastics are ubiquitous in our world, and given that plastic waste can take thousands of years to break down, there's more of it to be found on Earth every single day. Worse yet is the fact that the stuff doesn't easily decompose—it mostly just disintegrates into smaller and smaller pieces.

I can't believe that organizations are still paying into this complete scam. The so-called Ocean Cleanup raised millions for a system scientists and engineers panned, which completely failed 🙄, so instead take $$ away from legitimate charities doing this already and use trawlers (also faked footage of it). They outfit their own branded ships and transport the #plastic *huge distances and waste…

Large #companies are falling short in their efforts to keep #plastic packaging out of #landfills or from littering the #environment

A new report looks at major companies’ efforts to address plastic waste — and finds them lacking
Of the 147 companies with a package recyclability goal, only 15 percent were on track to meet it.

"Scientists explore nature’s promise in combating plastic waste"
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Scientists explore nature’s promise in combating plastic waste
Biological solutions offer hope for tackling human-caused pollution — but only if government and industry significantly support getting those solutions out of the lab and into the real world.

"Study maps human uptake of microplastics across 109 countries"
#Microplastics #Plastics #Plastic #Health

Study maps human uptake of microplastics across 109 countries
Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines top the global per capita list of dietary uptakes of microplastics, while China, Mongolia and the United Kingdom top the list of countries that breathe the most microplastics, according to a new study by Cornell researchers mapping microplastic uptake across 109 countries.

"Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada"
#Canada #Plastic #Plastics

Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to end the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution. Each day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes. People are increasingly breathing, eating and drinking tiny particles of plastic. Some at the talks thinks there should be less plastic produced. Oil and gas compa…

#Microplastics are detected in human gallstones and have the ability to form large cholesterol-microplastic heteroaggregates
"Gallstones were collected from 16 patients [and] the presence of microplastics in the gallstones of all the patients [was] confirmed."
#plastic

"Countries consider pact to reduce plastic production by 40% in 15 years"
#Plastic #Plastics
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"Developed countries accused of bowing to lobbyists at plastic pollution talks"
#Plastic #Plastics

🔊 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Plastic Ivy:
🎵 Never Caught in Amber
#PlasticIvy
#Bandcamp

"How close is the world to securing a global treaty to end plastic pollution?"
#Plastic #Plastics

World takes ‘major step’ toward global treaty to end plastic pollution
For the first time, negotiators discussed the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty.

☠️ Nanoplastics and Neurodegeneration in ALS
#plastics #medicine

Nanoplastics and Neurodegeneration in ALS
Plastic production, which exceeds one million tons per year, is of global concern. The constituent low-density polymers enable spread over large distances and micro/nano particles (MNPLs) induce organ toxicity via digestion, inhalation, and skin contact. Particles have been documented in all human tissues including breast milk. MNPLs, especially weathered particles, can breach the blood–brain barrier, inducing neurotoxicity. This has been documented in non-human species, and in human-induced …

"Big brands are 'failing to curb plastic sachet use'"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

Big brands are 'failing to curb plastic sachet use'
Small plastic sachets commonly used in low- and middle-income countries must be phased out and packaging reuse systems promoted, urge campaigners and waste pickers, as new analysis reveals major corporations have failed to curb their use.

"Ditch brightly coloured plastic, anti-waste researchers tell firms"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

"WWF: Next round of negotiations could make or break the global plastics treaty"
#WWF #Plastic #Plastics

WWF: Next round of negotiations could make or break the global plastics treaty
A new analysis has revealed that most countries are in favour of an ambitious and legally-binding global plastics treaty; however, a handful of vocal opponents could impede progress at the next round of negotiations next week.

"Tiny particles of plastic pollution could be finding their way deep into our lungs with every breath"
#Plastic #MicroPlastics #Pollution

Where do microplastics end up when we breathe them in?
Inhalation is one of the most likely pathways for human exposure to microplastics.

"At its fourth summit, 170 nations strive toward a global plastics treaty by 2025"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

At its fourth summit, 170 nations strive toward a global plastics treaty by 2025
Representatives of 170 nations met in Ottawa, Canada, last week pushing a final U.N. plastic pollution treaty agreement closer to completion. But much remains to be done, with debate over plastic production limits and other barriers still unsettled.

"‘It just didn’t work’: how businesses are struggling with re-useable packaging"
#Packaging #Plastic #Plastics #Environment

"‘Privileged access’: pro-plastic lobbyists at UN pollution talks increase by a third"
#UN #UnitedNations #Plastic #Plastics

"Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

"Survey finds that 60 firms are responsible for half of world’s plastic pollution"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

"A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution"
#HongKong #Plastic #Plastics

A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the city. Restaurants in Hong Kong will not be able to provide single-use cutlery to dine-in customers and for takeaway orders, though takeaways can still come in plastic containers. The law took effect on Monday but restaurants were given a six-month grace period. A second phase of the ban, expected next year, will ban all s…

"Microplastic concentrations in Antarctic seawater higher than previously estimated"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

Microplastic concentrations in Antarctic seawater higher than previously estimated
Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on Earth. In Antarctica, pollution levels are even higher than previously assumed. This is one finding of a recent study involving researchers from the University of Basel.

"Microplastic concentrations in Antarctic seawater higher than previously estimated"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

Microplastic concentrations in Antarctic seawater higher than previously estimated
Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on Earth. In Antarctica, pollution levels are even higher than previously assumed. This is one finding of a recent study involving researchers from the University of Basel.

🧃 Microplastics make their way from the gut to other organs, researchers find
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Microplastics make their way from the gut to other organs, researchers find
It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

"US brands and retailers delay key plastic packaging targets by five years"
#US #USA #America #Plastic

US brands and retailers delay key plastic packaging targets by five years
The US Plastics Pact, which convenes more than 70 large businesses, has delayed key sustainability targets from 2025 to 2030 after initial collective progress fell short of its initial aspirations.

"Sainsbury’s to cut almost 700 tonnes of plastic packaging on meat and fish"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sainsburys #Plastic

Sainsbury’s to cut almost 700 tonnes of plastic packaging on meat and fish
Supermarket Sainsbury’s is replacing plastic trays across more than 40 of its fish and chicken trays, in a move that will reduce its annual plastic production by 694 tonnes.

"Why are bottle caps attached to the bottle? Inside the EU directive causing drink spills everywhere"
#Plastic #Plastics #Bottles

Annoyed by the new bottle caps? There’s a good reason for them
A new tethered design for plastic caps on drinks bottles has some consumers in a huff, but what’s behind the move?

"Americans are cutting back on plastic use, survey finds"
#US #USA #America #Plastic

Americans are cutting back on plastic use, survey finds
A third of U.S. adults report reducing their use of plastic products, highlighting growing concerns over plastic pollution and its environmental impact.Bella Isaacs-Thomas reports for PBS NewsHour.In short:The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll reveals a trend of decreasing plastic use among Americans, wi...

"Americans are cutting back on plastic use, survey finds"
#US #USA #America #Plastic

Americans are cutting back on plastic use, survey finds
A third of U.S. adults report reducing their use of plastic products, highlighting growing concerns over plastic pollution and its environmental impact.Bella Isaacs-Thomas reports for PBS NewsHour.In short:The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll reveals a trend of decreasing plastic use among Americans, wi...

🔊 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #Audioasis
Plastic Cactus:
🎵 Year of the Rat
#PlasticCactus
#Bandcamp

"Microplastics found in every human testicle in study"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics #Health

"“Enough is enough”: Talks for a global plastics treaty fall short of critical action"
#Plastic #Plastics

“Enough is enough”: Talks for a global plastics treaty fall short of critical action
The penultimate negotiation round for the UN Global Plastics Treaty finally concluded after a week of discussions in Ottawa, and while certain nations advocated for a strong legally-binding treaty, the talks have resulted in a compromise with more formal intersessional work.

"Ocean floor a 'reservoir' of plastic pollution, study finds"
#Plastic #Plastics #Oceans #Pollution

Ocean floor a 'reservoir' of plastic pollution, study finds
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. The article, "Plastics in the deep sea—A global estimate of the ocean floor reservoir," was published in Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers.

"Ocean floor a 'reservoir' of plastic pollution, study finds"
#Plastic #Plastics #Oceans #Pollution

Ocean floor a 'reservoir' of plastic pollution, study finds
New research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, and the University of Toronto in Canada, estimates up to 11 million metric tons of plastic pollution is sitting on the ocean floor. The article, "Plastics in the deep sea—A global estimate of the ocean floor reservoir," was published in Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers.

"Scientists find evidence of microplastic contamination in ‘pristine’ archaeological remains"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Scientists find microplastic contamination in ancient remains
What were previously thought to be pristine archaeological deposits, ripe for investigation, could be contaminated with plastics.

"Ghost nets haunt marine life in Malaysian marine park, study finds"
#Malaysia #Fishing #Plastic #Plastics

Ghost nets haunt marine life in Malaysian marine park, study finds
Tioman Island Marine Park in Malaysia, renowned for its coral reefs and vibrant marine life, is facing a silent but potent threat: ghost nets. These lost or abandoned fishing nets are typically made of plastic and could take centuries to break down. In the meantime, they can damage delicate ecosystems and entangle and kill marine […]

"Major snack brands introduce paper packaging to reduce plastic waste"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food #Plastic

Major snack brands introduce paper packaging to reduce plastic waste
Walkers and the British Crisp Co have unveiled new paper packaging for their products, in a bid to reduce the use of virgin plastic within the snack industry.

"Sweden aims to boost plastic recycling with giant plant"
#Sweden #Plastic #Plastics #Recycling …

Sweden aims to boost plastic recycling with giant plant
Discarded crisp bags, ketchup bottles and Tupperware containers speed along conveyer belts at a massive high-tech sorting plant dubbed "Site Zero", which Sweden hopes will revolutionize its plastic recycling.

"Can a Waitrose shopper’s gaze boost loose produce and cut plastic waste?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic #Plastics

"Plastic chemicals are inescapable — and they’re messing with our hormones"
#Plastic #Plastics #Chemicals #Environment

Plastic chemicals are inescapable — and they’re messing with our hormones
Given all the health and environmental impacts of plastics, a UN global plastics treaty must reduce production and protect public health.

"Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics #Health

"Packaging firm calls for tighter UK rules on plastics to drive green economy"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic #Plastics

"Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?"
#US #USA #America #Plastic

Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?
Madhavi Venkatesan, associate teaching professor of economics at Northeastern University, is convinced that human convenience is an expense the environment cannot afford.