Study provides first holistic assessment of plastic pollution in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is renowned globally for its stunning beaches and crystal clear ocean.
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Plastic creates 'evolutionary trap' for young sea turtles
Plastic pollution creates an "evolutionary trap" for young sea turtles, new research shows.
Evolution
Aug 2, 2021
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Trailblazing standard set to tackle plastic pellet pollution
Retailers concerned by the ever-growing scourge of marine plastic pollution can, at long last, take practical action to tackle an entirely preventable form of plastic pollution within their supply chains. From July 2021, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 23, 2021
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Systemic change to the entire plastics economy is needed to halt ocean plastic pollution
Systemic change to the entire plastics economy is needed to halt ocean plastic pollution.
Earth Sciences
Jul 13, 2021
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Is global plastic pollution nearing an irreversible tipping point?
Current rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a new study by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany published on July 2nd in Science. According to the authors, ...
Environment
Jul 1, 2021
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Video: A sweet solution to plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is now considered one of the largest threats to the environment. It takes 400 years for plastics to decompose.
Environment
Jun 25, 2021
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Public concern on human health impact of plastic pollution
The impact of marine plastic pollution on human health tops a list of health-related concerns over marine threats in a large scale survey which could help shape policy over how best to protect our oceans.
Environment
Jun 17, 2021
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Bacteria serves tasty solution to global plastic crisis
Researchers have discovered that the common bacteria E. coli can be deployed as a sustainable way to convert post-consumer plastic into vanillin, a new study reveals.
Biochemistry
Jun 10, 2021
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Salt marshes trap microplastics in their sediments, creating record of human plastic use
Plastics are everywhere. From cell phones to pens and cars to medical devices, the modern world is full of plastic— and plastic waste. New research from scientists at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Ecosystems Center ...
Environment
Jun 4, 2021
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Turning tree bark and compost into aircraft wings and plastic bags
Trees, crops and even organic waste can be transformed into a bewildering array of plastics to use in products ranging from single-use bags to heavy-duty airplane wings.
Polymers
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