Can we stop plastics from seeping into farm fields, food and eventually human bodies?
Around the world, plastics find their way into farm fields. Climate change makes agricultural plastic, already a necessity ...
How chewing gum contributes to plastic pollution—and how to reduce its environmental impact
Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...
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Plastic Flowers Not Prohibited Item: Central Govt Tells Bombay High Court In Plea To Ban Plastic Flowers
In a plea seeking a ban on plastic flowers in Maharashtra, the Central Government told the Bombay High Court that there is no ...
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Trump trade report lists plastics tariff, environmental barriers
The report from the U.S. Trade Representative comes as President Donald Trump prepares to announce a new round of tariffs, ...
How valuable substances can be extracted from wood and plastic waste
What should be done with all the wood and plastic waste? This has been investigated by Supriyanto, Ph.D. in the research area ...
Surprising number of environmental pollutants found in hedgehogs
Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is ...
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What Shopping Bags Should I Use?
At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the environment. Plastic bags, after all, are made from fossil fuels and a major source of pollution. Paper bags, however, are not necessarily a ...
Brain cells are more plastic than previously thought, study shows
Neurons are the cells in the brain responsible for sending messages to the rest of the body, and scientists have long thought ...
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University study shows incorporating recycled materials into pavement construction yields environmental and economic benefits
Co-authored by a researcher from AURAK, the study says the benefits include reduction of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and air ...
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Microbes can capture carbon and degrade plastic — why aren’t we using them more?
Interventions involving bacteria or fungi could help to sequester greenhouse gases, create more sustainable products and ...
Rock Island eighth grader calling on Illinois legislators to recognize 'Skip the Plastic Day'
Nicolina Pappas was just 8 years old when she started a company to save turtles. Now, she's asking Illinois to join in and ...