Scientists turn plastic waste into super material for batteries
Thanks to science, the materials currently causing pollution can be converted to create a more sustainable and cleaner…
EU takes aim at plastic pellets to prevent their nightmare cleanup
At first glance, the tiny plastic pellets appear relatively harmless. No bigger than a lentil, these “nurdles” are…
Commentary: Plastic pollution isn’t just trash – it’s alive with microbes that threaten our health
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY With global talks stalling, what can ordinary people and communities do? Here are…
Outraged wildlife enthusiast sparks concern after sharing troubling images online: ‘Heartbreaking’
The tragic death of a decades-old softshell tortoise from apparent plastic pollution has sparked outrage online, led by…
‘The last thing you want to find’
Plastic pollution is no joke — large pieces of plastic litter aren’t limited to populated urban areas, but…
Locals furious after policy reversal claims life of wild animal: ‘It hasn’t taken long’
It’s a common challenge in public green spaces: how to keep parks open for community enjoyment while also…
Is plastic production just going to keep increasing?
The amount of plastic being churned out annually is far outpacing the global capacity to manage and recycle…
The two biggest sources of microplastic pollution are not bottles or straws
The world is in a “plastics crisis” amid concerns plastic production has risen more than 200 times since…
Edinburgh Forth Road Bridge protestors speak out as area remains closed off
A group of protestors have abseiled from the Forth Road Bridge to block a tanker delivering cargo as…
Scientists use satellites to discover ‘footprints’ of hidden danger lurking in cities — here’s what’s happening
A team of researchers has developed a method to utilize satellite imagery to monitor plastic pollution in cities.…