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"The impact of microplastics on ocean carbon uptake"
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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.

"Food and drink plastics dominate marine litter across 112 nations, research reveals"
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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.

"Phone Case Brand Designs Autonomous Floating Plastic Collection Platform to Combat Ocean Waste"
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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.

"One billion plastic pellets spilled into River Tyne after two ships collide"
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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

"Why Plastics Have Overtaken the Planet"
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"Reducing microplastic exposure: the four habits we should all be prioritizing"
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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.

"How the plastic bottle cap became a parable for the value of EU regulation"
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"What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us?"
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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.

"Plastic food packaging blankets the world’s coastlines, study finds"
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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 […]

"From rivers to mangroves, microplastics are contaminating the Amazon"
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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, […]

"Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040"
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Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
In an era of climate anxiety, a Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades

"Toward standardized microplastics monitoring in rivers"
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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 …

"Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic bottles at government events, charges for plastic bags"
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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 […]

"Microplastic pollution can fuel rise in antibiotic resistance, studies find"
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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 […]

"Colored microplastics could be making global warming worse"
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Colored microplastics could be making global warming worse
There's more bad news about microplastics. We already know they pose a risk to health and can pollute ecosystems, but now researchers have discovered that tiny plastic particles drifting in Earth's atmosphere could be a significant contributor to global warming.

"Airborne Microplastics May Be Warming the Planet"
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Airborne Microplastics May Be Warming the Planet

"Shredded car plastics could reenter new vehicles, cutting emissions by up to 29%"
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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 …

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

"Scotland’s Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife"
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Scotland's Plastic Wet Wipes Ban is a Win for Beaches, Sewers, and Wildlife | Happy Eco News
Scotland’s plastic wet wipes ban takes effect on August 11, 2027, outlawing the sale of wipes containing plastic fibers. The law targets marine litter, sewer blockages, and microplastic pollution, with exemptions for medical and industrial use.

"Soft plastic recycling laws have been delayed – an expert explains why"
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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.

"Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size"
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Scientists Unveil Hemp Alternative to Plastic That Can Withstand Boiling Water and Stretch to 1,600% its Size
A surprisingly robust, green alternative to plastic packaging was developed using the hemp plant, instead of expensive fossil fuels.

"We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food"
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We found microplastics in hedgehogs – then we traced them back to pet food
Many hedgehogs have become reliant on human-provided food.

"Is Polyester Bad for You? The Health Risks of the World’s Most Common Fabric"
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Is Polyester Bad for You? What the Research Says (And What It Doesn't)
Is polyester bad for you? We break down the research on skin reactions, hormone disruption, cancer risk, and microplastics from the world's most common fabric.

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