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"Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds
Food packaging ranks among the top plastic pollutants littering the world’s coastlines, a new study confirms. The study, published May 20 in the journal One Earth, analyzed data from 112 nations, including 5,300 shoreline litter surveys, to produce the first global index of macroplastic pollution by usage type. Based on 355 peer-reviewed studies, it found […]

"A plastic eater in Bangkok’s canals"
#Bangkok #Plastic #Plastics

A plastic eater in Bangkok’s canals
This solar-powered barge collects plastic from Bangkok’s canals before it can wash into the ocean. It’s an innovative solution to a growing problem, but cleaning up plastic is only part of the answer. Reducing plastic use and improving waste management remain the biggest challenges

"Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic bottles at government events, charges for plastic bags"
#SriLanka #Plastic #Plastics

Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic bottles at government events, charges for plastic bags
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions effective May 31, under a new government circular that targets reduction of wasteful plastic consumption within the state sector. The move is the latest in a long line of attempts by the island nation to reduce plastic […]

"Review of studies on single-use plastics reveals broader circular economy approach is needed"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Review of studies on single-use plastics reveals broader circular economy approach is needed
A review of research published in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Review on single-use plastics argues that tackling the waste problem will require a shift from recycling alone to a broader circular economy approach, in which materials are kept in use through reuse, recovery, recycling and redesign.

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Plastic Bertrand:
🎵 Ça plane pour moi
#PlasticBertrand
https://robleplatiniste.bandcamp.com/track/plastic-bertrand-a-plane-pour-moi-robleplatiniste-re-touch
https://open.spotify.com/track/7bx4zW72qdZKBb8p6g80jb

"Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find
Plastic pollution is among the gravest environmental crises facing humanity. Plastic production since 1950 has exceeded 8,300 million metric tons, with most plastic waste ending up in the environment, affecting wildlife, ecosystem functionality, and human health. Simultaneously, the ability of disease-causing bacteria to withstand one or more antibiotics (known as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR) has […]

"A lot of 'recycled' plastic is being burned overseas—and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems"
#Plastic #Plastics #Recycling

A lot of 'recycled' plastic is being burned overseas—and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
Picture a pile of trash the size of Manhattan and taller than one and a half Empire State Buildings. That's how much plastic waste the world is predicted to be generating every year by 2050 if nothing is done to change course.

"What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us?"
#Plastic #Plastics #Health

What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us?
Pervasive plastic contamination and unreliable methods have clouded the science on microplastics in the human body. In an interview, Australian scientist Cassandra Rauert, who built a plastics-free lab to study human exposure, explores the challenges for researchers.

"Toward standardized microplastics monitoring in rivers"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Toward standardized microplastics monitoring in rivers
Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm, have become so pervasive that they are detectable in nearly every environment studied—from remote ocean trenches to urban air, tap water, and human blood. MPs are hardly uniform; they span an enormous size range. Larger fragments are visible to the naked eye, while the smallest ones have a diameter of a few micrometers. These variations in size are important, as smaller particles are far more numerous, behave differently in …

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Plastic Bertrand:
🎵 Major Tom
#PlasticBertrand
https://open.spotify.com/track/311vr5Ga7G9YN7vbZWXgyb

"Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?"
#Philippines #Plastic #Plastics

Soy sauce refills and reused jars: can Philippines’ tingi culture hold back deluge of plastic waste?
A zero-waste shop set up by a district council provides plastic-free products at affordable prices in a country that gets through 164m sachets a day

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #HuwStephens
Plastic Bertrand:
🎵 Ca Plane Pour Moi
#PlasticBertrand
https://robleplatiniste.bandcamp.com/track/plastic-bertrand-a-plane-pour-moi-robleplatiniste-re-touch
https://open.spotify.com/track/4sf4Lq52b2iCoAgpge7a9g

"Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say"
#Plastic #Plastics #FoodWaste

Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into agricultural soils

How long has the problem of #PlasticWaste been recognized? How long ago did the #BigPlastic (everyone from chemical companies to users like#CocaCola, #Pepsi &

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

How long has the problem of #PlasticWaste been recognized? How long ago did the #BigPlastic (everyone from chemical companies to users like#CocaCola, #Pepsi &

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

"One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Billion plastic pellets spilled into UK river after two ships collide
Up to 25 tonnes of nurdles, the raw material for plastic manufacturing, have spread further than initially feared

"Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste"
#Oceans #Plastic #Plastics

Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste
According to a release from parent company RHINOSHIELF, the squadron of AI-driven drones identify pollution hotspots in real time.

"Food and drink plastics dominate marine litter across 112 nations, research reveals"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Food and drink plastics dominate marine litter across 112 nations, research reveals
Plastic food packaging, caps and lids, and plastic bottles are the planet's predominant items of marine litter, according to the world's first overview of marine litter by usage type.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
Plastic Bamboo:
🎵 A Scene at the Sea
#PlasticBamboo
https://open.spotify.com/track/5nHt2X1xU8R8QgAHVSv1qQ

"The impact of microplastics on ocean carbon uptake"
#Plastic #Plastics
https://phys.org…

The impact of microplastics on ocean carbon uptake
Marine microplastics affect algae's ability to grow and photosynthesize. Researchers have now calculated what impact this has on the greenhouse effect and the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

"In Amazon rivers, fish breathe and ingest plastics"
#Plastic #Plastics #Fish #Animals

In Amazon rivers, fish breathe and ingest plastics
For Amazon fish, oxygen now comes with microplastics.

"UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Turkey #Plastic

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

"The Newcastle researcher turning ocean plastic into a dolphin rescue strategy"
#Dolphins #Animals #Plastic #Plastics

The Newcastle researcher turning ocean plastic into a dolphin rescue strategy | The Optimist Daily
A Newcastle University researcher found that empty plastic bottles attached to gillnets help dolphins detect them, a cheap fix for a deadly bycatch problem.

"UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Turkey #Plastic

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

"Why Plastics Have Overtaken the Planet"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

"Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads"
#Hawaii #Oceans #Environemnt #Plastic

Hawaii is turning ocean plastic and fishing nets into roads
Hawaii researchers are giving old fishing nets and recycled plastic a second life by mixing them into asphalt roads. Early tests found these roads didn't release more plastic particles than standard pavement, with tire wear overwhelming any plastic signal from the recycled material. If future studies confirm the roads are durable, the technology could help tackle both marine pollution and overflowing landfills.

"Reducing microplastic exposure: the four habits we should all be prioritizing"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Reducing microplastic exposure: the four habits we should all be prioritizing | The Optimist Daily
Scientists have found microplastics in human brains, blood, and placentas. Here’s what the research says and the practical steps worth taking.

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John Lennon/Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band:
🎵 Instant Karma!
#JohnLennon #YokoOno #PlasticOnoBand

"From rivers to mangroves, microplastics are contaminating the Amazon"
#AmazonRainforest #Mangroves #Plastic

From rivers to mangroves, microplastics are contaminating the Amazon
MANAUS, Brazil — On June 20, a 50-member team led by NGO Asas de Socorro and Rede Reviva walked about 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) along the shoreline of the Puraquequara Lake in eastern Manaus during a garbage-collection effort. When the activity finished covering a stretch of beach on a lake with a water surface estimated at 20-25 km2, […]

"Researchers build a hemp plastic that rivals PET"
#Plastic #Plastics #PET #Hemp

Researchers build a hemp plastic that rivals PET | The Optimist Daily

"How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation"
#EU #EuropeanUnion #Plastic #Plastics

"Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment #Recycling

Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why
Our whole system is built to reward recyclability. But what actually matters is how much we’re manufacturing in the first place.

"Shredded car plastics could reenter new vehicles, cutting emissions by up to 29%"
#Cars #Vehicles #Plastic #Plastics

Shredded car plastics could reenter new vehicles, cutting emissions by up to 29%
Each year, 4 to 6 million cars are scrapped in the EU—resulting in the loss of resources. The EU End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation is intended to ensure that these materials are recovered and reused in new vehicles in the future. Researchers at the TUM have now analyzed a process developed within the Car2Car research project that enables plastics to remain within the recycling loop. The study, published in Waste Management, shows potential climate benefits as well as the possibility of meeting …