Study links microplastics with human health problems, but there's still a lot we don't know
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has linked microplastics with risk to human health.
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has linked microplastics with risk to human health.
Environment
Mar 19, 2024
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Europe's share of global plastics production has fallen while China's output now accounts for a third, an industry report showed Tuesday.
Environment
Mar 19, 2024
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Considering the climate crisis and worldwide plastic pollution, many people believe that recycling materials, in particular plastic, is the solution to our problems. Recycling can reduce resource use, prevent waste and reduce ...
Environment
Mar 9, 2024
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One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said on Wednesday.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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Straws are one of the most common plastic waste products found on coastlines. As more and more plastic products are being produced, consumed, and disposed of, scientists and manufacturers are developing alternative materials ...
Polymers
Jan 30, 2024
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Global industries focused on carbon neutrality, under the slogan Net-Zero, are gaining increasing attention. In particular, research on the microbial production of polymers, replacing traditional chemical methods with biological ...
Polymers
Dec 27, 2023
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The plastic with which we surround ourselves contains a range of chemical additives that can leach out into water systems in the natural environment. This can happen both before and during the plastic degradation process. ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 21, 2023
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A few months ago, shoppers in Germany were reported to have been stockpiling decorative glitter. That's because it is now officially banned in the EU.
Environment
Dec 20, 2023
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Every year, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, some 12.5 million tonnes of plastic are used in agricultural production worldwide. Plastic is a boon to farmers, but leads to large quantities ...
Agriculture
Dec 12, 2023
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Plastic is one of the important materials in modern society, with approximately 460 million tons produced annually and with expected production reaching approximately 1.23 billion tons in 2060. However, since 1950, plastic ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2023
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