System Can Clean Up Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) organization has promised to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) within 10 years at an estimated cost of $7.5 billion.Recently, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) announced ...
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Burning waste is also a major cause of plastic pollution
In a detailed new review of how plastics infiltrate the environment, scientists indicate that burning plastics in landfills, as well as burning plastics in small fires, poses a significant problem ...
Microplastics are increasingly infiltrating the human brain
In a concerning development, microplastics have infiltrated the human body, breaching the protective blood-brain barrier to reach the central nervous system. Plastic waste is an escalating issue on Earth, not ...
Transforming Plastic Particles into a Material Harder than Diamond
New Method from James Cook University Converts Microplastics into Graphene, a Material 200 Times Stronger than Steel with Multiple Applications.Dr. Adeel Zafar at James Cook University and his colleagues have ...
Discovery of a resin-eating mushroom that helps reduce ocean pollution
On August 8, scientists in Germany announced that they have identified a species of fungus that can consume plastic, providing a glimmer of hope in addressing the millions of tons ...
Solution to Convert 20,000 Tons of Plastic Waste into Crude Oil
The chemical treatment method developed by Environment Energy promises to transform plastic waste into crude oil with high efficiency and flexibility.Despite being renowned for its cleanliness and efficiency, Japan generates ...
Turning plastic waste into materials for 3D printers
Australian Scientists Invent New Technology for Recycling Rigid Plastic Waste into 3D Printing MaterialIn collaboration with Renew IT, a technology asset management company based in Australia and New Zealand, researchers ...
Why Can’t Some Types of Plastic Be Recycled?
We are encouraging the reduction of plastic use, collection, and recycling of plastics to contribute to environmental protection, but not all plastics are recyclable.The Plastic Recycling Issue: Current Status and ...
Successful Development of Bioplastics Suitable for Industrial Production
A group of Japanese researchers announced on April 10 that they have developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that is not only durable but also decomposes rapidly in seawater ...
New Research: “Plastic Promotes Cancer Metastasis”
A laboratory study has shown that microplastics can persist during cell division and contribute to the spread of cancer when present in tumors.Microplastics and nanoplastics (MNP) are ubiquitous and can ...
