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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

⚗️ 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.

"Plastics: All around us and inside us"
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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.

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

"Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first"
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"Scientists use the ‘smell of burned plastic’ to measure nanoplastics in the ocean"
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"‘For some this is junk, for others food’: the shops collecting plastic waste and handing back cash"
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"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

"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.

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

"Plastics industry subsidies ‘set to swell to $150bn by 2050’"
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"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.

"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)"
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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.

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

"Plastic bag bans help: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter"
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Plastic bag bans help: Study finds up to 47% drop in shoreline bag litter
Among the biggest culprits of plastic pollution in the ocean and along shorelines are thin plastic shopping bags, which have low recycling rates and often become litter when they blow away in the wind. Once there, they can entangle animals and break down into harmful microplastics. As awareness of this problem has grown, more than 100 countries have instituted bans or fees on plastic bags. But what effect those policies are having on the amount of plastic litter in the marine environment has no…

"Green roofs shown to capture nearly all microplastics from rainwater"
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Green roofs shown to capture nearly all microplastics from rainwater
A small team of researchers at Tongji University, working with a colleague from the Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning, both in China, has found that growing plants on roofs can serve as an effective way to remove microplastics from the air. In their study, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, the group measured the amounts of microplastics found on plants and the soil in which they grow.

"How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis"
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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.

"DIY plastic recycling made easy: How a global community is fighting plastic pollution"
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"Hungry bugs and disappearing bioplastics hold key to ending plastic waste crisis, say scientists"
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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.

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

"Is plastic-free packaging always the most sustainable option?"
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"Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup"
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Plastic-Recycling Enzyme Discovered in Compost Heap Close to Commercialization Through German Startup
If successful, their 2030 plan will be four 350 cubic-meter reactors capable of processing 45,000 metric tons of PET plastic every year.

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

"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.

"New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste"
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New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste
In a study published in the journal Recycling, the research team analyzed the thermal, physical and mechanical properties of various plastic waste materials to determine the optimal temperature to process them using a groundbreaking, cost-efficient melting machine developed by partner company Ritchie Technology (Rtec).

"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…

"Scientists in Japan Develop Non-Toxic Plastic That Dissolves in Seawater Within Hours"
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Scientists in Japan Develop Non-Toxic Plastic That Dissolves in Seawater Within Hours
Japanese scientists were thrilled to receive significant interest from the packaging industry over their new seawater-degradable plastic.

"‘The ocean is spitting our rubbish back’: Italy’s museum of plastic pollution"
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"Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds"
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"Nearly 100 countries call for ambitious global treaty to end plastic pollution at UN ocean summit"
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Nations issue ‘Nice Wake-Up Call’ on plastic pollution treaty
Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year.

"Don’t delay flexible plastic recycling for UK homes, businesses tell Ministers"
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"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 […]

"Glass bottles found to contain more microplastics than plastic bottles"
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Glass bottles found to contain more microplastics than plastic bottles
Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, according to a surprising study released by France's food safety agency Friday.

"UK MPs back global targets to reduce plastic production and pollution"
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"Microplastics and melting ice reveal deepening crisis in Antarctica"
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Microplastics and melting ice reveal deepening crisis in Antarctica
Glaciers melting rapidly, fields of moss expanding, water streaming off ice shelves once frozen solid: these are just a few of the impacts of climate change observed by a team of 57 researchers during a 70-day voyage around the Antarctic coast on the Russian icebreaker Akademik Tryoshnikov. The expedition also revealed the presence of microplastics […]

"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.

"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 […]