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"Plastics: All around us and inside us"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastics: All around us and inside us
Plastic is one of the most remarkable materials ever created. It's cheap, lightweight and endlessly versatile. It can be shaped into anything from shopping bags to lifesaving tools in hospitals, and it's clean, safe and can be sterilized. Depending on its purpose, it can be used just once—for example, in medical settings where hygiene is critical—or kept in service for years.

"One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or grocery bags. It's your tires"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or grocery bags. It's your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go?

"DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution"
#Recycling #Plastic #Plastics

I'm back from the supermarket... every salad item was in a plastic bag or wrap... forget about straws, those were just a minor part of a much bigger problem.
#Plastics #Sustainability

What can go wrong?
"Spanish researchers have identified different types of plastics in seminal plasma and ovarian follicular fluid"
#plastics #pollution #health

"Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis, say scientists"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis, say scientists
Scientists are working with microbes found in Australia's unique ecosystem to create bioplastics which break down in land, soil and water. The research aims to tackle one of the most pressing global issues—single-use plastic food packaging: a significant feature of the plastic waste crisis and a special focus for Plastic Free July.

⚗️ New device converts plastic waste into fuel using catalyst-free pyrolysis
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New device converts plastic waste into fuel using catalyst-free pyrolysis
As tons of plastic waste continue to build up in landfills every day, Yale researchers have developed a way to convert this waste into fuels and other valuable products efficiently and cheaply. The results are published in Nature Chemical Engineering.

"Inside the Plastics Industry Playbook: Delay, Deny, and Distract"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Inside the Plastics Industry Playbook: Delay, Deny, and Distract
In an interview with e360, Saabira Chaudhuri, author of a new book on the history of the plastics industry, discusses how petrochemical companies worldwide have molded consumers to embrace convenience and disposability — no matter the environmental and public health costs.

"Unlocking the drivers of voluntary single-use plastic reduction"
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Unlocking the drivers of voluntary single-use plastic reduction
A belief that individual actions do make a meaningful difference is among the common factors that motivate people to voluntarily reduce their consumption of single-use plastics (SUP), a Griffith University study has discovered.

"Three reasons plastic pollution treaty talks ended in disagreement and deadlock (but not collapse)"
#Plastic #Plastics

Three reasons plastic pollution treaty talks ended in disagreement and deadlock (but not collapse)
Global plastics treaty talks in Geneva have ended without agreement after more than three years of negotiations.

"Plastics industry subsidies ‘set to swell to $150bn by 2050’"
#Plastic #Plastics
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Weekend #Plankton Factoid 🦠🦐
27 M tonnes. Dutch NIOZ scientists found that nanoplastics (<1 μm) are not only widespread, but equivalent to the mass of macro & microplastics! Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) #plastics don't just float on th…

"The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts"
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The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts
Research shows the extent of plastic pollution today — and why the U.N. is negotiating a treaty to keep it from getting worse.

"Action needed on plastic additives linked to sperm decline, experts warn"
#Plastic #Plastics #Health

🫁 Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds
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"Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people
Freshwater tidal marshes, critical for wildlife and coastal protection, are now serving as microplastic catch basins, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. They recently found that these marshes trap large amounts of diverse plastics, with concentrations and ecological risks increasing downstream.

"‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows"
#Plastic #Plastics #Recycling

‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.

"Plastics Cause Over $1.5 Trillion in 'Health-Related Economic Losses' Per Year Globally"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

Plastics Cause Over $1.5 Trillion in 'Health-Related Economic Losses' Per Year Globally | Common Dreams
"Plastics are a grave, growing, and under-recognized danger to human and planetary health," says a new study published in The Lancet.

"Coca-Cola Changes Labels After Legal Challenge Over Plastic Bottle Recycling Claims"
#CocoaCola #Plastic #Plastics

Coca-Cola Changes Labels After Legal Challenge Over Plastic Bottle Recycling Claims | Happy Eco News
Legal challenges to plastic bottle recycling claims have forced major beverage companies to change their marketing practices. Coca-Cola removed misleading labels after European authorities found recycling claims deceived consumers. Similar investigations target Nestlé and Danone as global regulators increase scrutiny of environmental marketing across the industry.

"How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis"
#Pastic #Plastics #Pollution

How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis
With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current technologies cannot.

✨ Carbon-fiber smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting and stronger than steel
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Carbon-fiber smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting and stronger than steel
Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic—paving the way for transformative applications in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries.

"This fuel is 50% plastic — and it’s slipping through a loophole in international waste law"
#Plastic #Plastics

This fuel is 50% plastic — and it’s slipping through a loophole in international waste law
Environmental groups are concerned that rich countries are exporting plastic to poor countries in the form of “refuse-derived fuel.”

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Particularly those tackling the challenges of climate change and sustainability.
If you are looking for someone for your sustainability project, I have experience working on projects for WRAP and the Swedish EPA #ClimateChange #Plastics #Sustainability #Fedihired #lookingforwork

"Scientists turn plastic waste into pain medicine"
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Scientists turn plastic waste into pain medicine
Researchers have devised a way to make a commonly used pain and fever reduction medication from plastic waste. Yes, you read that right. They used genetically engineered microbes to transform a molecule obtained from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic into paracetamol. Also known as acetaminophen, paracetamol is the active ingredient in widely available over-the-counter pain and […]

"Government Policies Drive Reduced Coastal Plastic Pollution on Australian Beaches"
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Government Policies Drive Reduced Coastal Plastic Pollution on Australian Beaches | Happy Eco News
Australia has achieved reduced coastal plastic pollution with a 39% decrease over 10 years, according to new CSIRO research. The study of six cities shows government policies like plastic bans are working, though scientists say continued efforts from communities, industry, and policymakers remain essential for environmental protection.

"World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

"‘The ocean is spitting our rubbish back’: Italy’s museum of plastic pollution"
#Italy #Plastic #Plastics

"The hidden plastic problem in your daily dental routine – and what’s being done about it"
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The hidden plastic problem in your daily dental routine – and what’s being done about it
Why clean teeth may come at a dirty cost.

"Face masks release microplastics and chemicals that could harm people and the environment, study finds"
#Plastic #Plastics #Health

Face masks release microplastics and chemicals that could harm people and the environment, study finds
The global use of face masks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have since been discarded as waste, contributing to land and water pollution.

"Hundreds of petrochemical and fossil fuel lobbyists expected at August Plastics Treaty talks"
#FossilFuels #Plastic #Plastics

"“Magic” Cleaning Sponges Found to Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

"Plastic Overshoot Day: One-third of global plastic waste won’t be properly managed in 2025"
#Plastic #Plastics #Environment

"Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first"
#Australia #Plastic #Plastics

"Turning shopping bags into streets: Research tackles plastic waste"
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Turning shopping bags into streets: Research tackles plastic waste
Discarded shopping bags and spent milk bottles could be given a second life by becoming part of critical infrastructure, new research published in Applied Sciences by Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found.

"Ditch your dish sponge, take a packed lunch: 33 easy plastic-free kitchen swaps"
#Plastic #Plastics #Kitchen

"‘For some this is junk, for others food’: the shops collecting plastic waste and handing back cash"
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"Scientists use the ‘smell of burned plastic’ to measure nanoplastics in the ocean"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

"Plastic with a past: traceable pots made from reclaimed fishing nets"
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Plastic with a past: traceable pots made from reclaimed fishing nets

Discarded fishing gear is getting a second life as elegant, origami-inspired planters - thanks to a Glasgow-based startup transforming ocean waste into smart design

"Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned"
#Plastic #Plastics #Pollution

Cigarette filters do nothing for smokers’ health and just create plastic pollution – they should be banned
Cigarette filters are one of the biggest sources of plastic pollution and they serve no purpose.

"Microplastics are here, there and everywhere"
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Microplastics are here, there and everywhere
They can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. They can be found within our cells, our organs and even our brains.

"The life of microplastic: how fragments move through plants, insects, animals - and you"
#Plastic #Plastics #Microplastics

"Microplastics found in highest amounts in these popular drinks"
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Microplastics found in highest amounts in these popular drinks
New research has revealed that hot drinks may be an even bigger source of microplastics than was previously realised

"Microplastics are everywhere—but our methods to track them are all over the place"
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Microplastics are everywhere—but our methods to track them are all over the place
A new study from the University of Portsmouth has highlighted the growing role of citizen science in tackling one of the planet's most pervasive pollution problems: microplastics and mesoplastics. While researchers often warn that a lack of standardized protocols risks muddying the waters, this research shows that public involvement could be key to plugging the data gaps and that comparability rather than conformity is key.

"More than 200 lobbyists at UN’s plastic treaty talks will limit progress, campaigners warn"
#UN #UnitedNations #Plastic

"UK MPs back global targets to reduce plastic production and pollution"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic #Plastics

"Research reveals how microplastics threaten Gulf of Mexico marine life"
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Research reveals how microplastics threaten Gulf of Mexico marine life
Critical wildlife habitats are exposed to pollution risk in the seas off the southern United States, with implications for human health and food security. "Most of the pollution comes from rivers and not from wastewater treatment plants," says CMCC scientist Annalisa Bracco, co-author of the study that used advanced computer models to track tiny plastic particles across three years.

"How Big Oil Hijacked EU-Funded Journalism Training on Plastic Pollution"
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How Big Oil Hijacked EU-Funded Journalism Training on Plastic Pollution
EU grant money was used to fund a media workshop on plastic pollution that was run in partnership with a fossil fuel lobby group, DeSmog can reveal. The event, held in May, came at a crucial time – just months before the start of the latest UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations. The latest round, running […]

"Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t"
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Microplastics, pregnancy and the placenta: what we know and what we don’t
During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield against harmful substances…

"EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost'"
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EU ready to do plastic pollution deal 'but not at any cost'
The European Union is ready to do a deal to land a groundbreaking treaty on plastic pollution, but not at any cost, the EU's environment commissioner insisted Tuesday.

"Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds"
#Microplastics #Plastic #Plastics #Health

"Oil and plastic pollution from shipwreck raises concerns, legal scrutiny in India"
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Oil and plastic pollution from shipwreck raises concerns, legal scrutiny in India
As shiny, pearl-like white plastic pellets rode wave after wave and piled up on the beaches of Thiruvananthapuram in India’s southern state of Kerala, local residents were first bemused, then baffled. Some, more enterprising than others, began collecting them in sacks with help from the local police — a first step in heading off what […]

"Don’t delay flexible plastic recycling for UK homes, businesses tell Ministers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plastic #Plastics