plastic
Climate change and plastic pollution are two of the most pressing environmental challenges facing humanity. A research team at the University of Copenhagen has developed a breakthrough material, BAETA, that…
Researchers at Brunel University London have discovered that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common hospital pathogen, can degrade polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable plastic widely used in medical devices such as sutures, implants,…
Plastic is ubiquitous in everyday life, and new research suggests that chewing gum may be an overlooked source of microplastic exposure. A preliminary study conducted by researchers at the University…
Innovative Plastic Recycling: Converting Black and Colored Polystyrene Waste into Reusable Materials
Differences in the recycling difficulty of various types and colors of plastics have been significantly noted. Recently, researchers from Cornell University and Princeton University in the United States published a…
For years, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in the United States have been investigating the lifespans of different types of plastics in the ocean, identifying those with…
The Comamonadaceae bacteria coexist within urban waterways and sewage systems. These prevalent environmental microorganisms have been found to exhibit a remarkable capability: consuming plastic as a food source. Recent research conducted…
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK have utilized artificial intelligence to model waste management in over 50,000 cities worldwide. This model enables the research team to predict…
Plastic water bottles are commonly used due to their convenience, but they pose potential health risks. Exposure to sunlight can cause these bottles to degrade, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs)…
Amazon, the U.S. e-commerce giant, announced on Thursday its significant progress in reducing plastic packaging waste in North America. The company reported that 95% of plastic bubble wrap bags have…
The Urgency of Plastic Pollution: Scientists Push for Swift Development of Global Treaty
In March 2022, during the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, representatives from 175 countries made a historic decision. They approved a groundbreaking resolution aiming to put an end…
