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There’s a million times more microplastic in the ocean than we thought
We thought microplastics were a big problem... but they're a huge one.
Plastic pollution is killing off the hermit crabs
This is an unmitigated catastrophe.
There’s a knowledge gap on effects of microplastics in North America, study finds
More research is needed to understand its effects on fisheries and humans
Roughly 98% of plastic waste in the ocean dissolves due to sunlight
This is not good news.
Plastic-hunting barge cleans up world’s rivers
The aim of the project is to clean 1.000 of the world's most polluted rivers
Recycling plastic could become easier thanks to this new technology
A factory in France has created a process to recycle any plastic into any other plastic
New catalyst nanoparticle turns plastic waste into high-quality hydrocarbons for oils, waxes, cosmetics
Sick of plastic waste? So are these researchers.
Study finds billions of plastic particles released by tea bags
Tea, plastic-flavored.
Great Lakes sediments show high levels of microplastic contamination
Plastics are one of the most widespread contaminants on Earth -- and every bit of it was made by humans.
Like fossils: half a century of plastics are buried in layers of sediment
It's a depressing hallmark of human activity.
Fishermen want to address the problem of marine litter — and should be involved in cleaning programs
Some encouraging news in a sea of trouble.
The ocean has much more plastic than we thought
There's more plastic in the deep than there is on the surface.
The governments of 187 countries agreed to limit international plastic movement — but the US is not among them
It's good news, with a bad twist.
This infinitely-recyclable plastic might help us finally clean up landfills and oceans
Circular plastics may finally be upon us.
Plastic crystals identified as a solid, safe alternative to our refrigerants
A cool, solid research paper.
It’s official: there’s more plastic in the oceans than ever before
Researchers are calling for change on all levels of society.
Microplatics can also travel by wind, new study shows
Even pristine mountainous landscapes are now polluted with microplastics.
New research produces a viable, biodegradable alternative to plastic
This might help us clamp down on plastic pollution.
It’s official: single-use plastics have been banned in the EU
Today's vote is "essential in order to protect the marine environment and reduce the costs of environmental damage attributed to ...
Balloons are the most dangerous plastic pollution for seabirds
Balloons might be fun at parties but they become deadly serious once they reach the ocean.
New upcycling process for PET could finally nudge us into cleaning the seas
I do like cleaner seas.
Plastic is “everywhere” in the ocean, including its deepest trenches — “There’s no good aspect to this,” researchers say
Thrash we've thrown away years ago is killing ocean life as you're reading this.
The statistic of the year: 90.5% of plastic has never been recycled
Some stats are better than others.
Sperm whale in Indonesia succumbed with 6 kilos of plastic in its belly
A gruelling reminder to curb our plastic pollution.
Here Is Why You Should Use Disposable Containers Instead of Plastic Ones
Storing food properly is very important because our own health is at stake here.
LEGO launches functioning wind turbine model to promote sustainability
Who doesn't love Legos?
Just a few pieces of plastic are enough to kill sea turtles
And the situation is getting worse.
Contact lenses break down into microplastics — so don’t flush them down!
Just throw them in the trash if you don't want them on your plate later on.
How a design and culture revolution could help us tackle our plastic problem
It's not a simple problem and it doesn't have a simple answer -- but here's what we can do.
Ikea will ditch single-use plastics by 2020
The global retailer with 363 stores wants its customers to live more sustainably.
Banning plastic bags: Chile becomes the first country in the Americas to opt for a ban
Despite some city and state-wide measures, no other country in the Americas has banned plastic bags.
European Union considers total ban on plastic straws and cutlery
We can only hope this comes to fruition.
Plastics are ubiquitous in the deep ocean — even in the Mariana Trench
Plastic is everywhere -- literally.
Arctic sea ice chock-full of microplastics, with over 12,000 particles per litre of ice
It should basically be called Arctic sea plastic by now.
A Sperm Whale Found Dead in Spain Had 30 Kilos of Plastic in Its Stomach
There's just too much plastic in the oceans.
Researchers ‘accidentally improve’ a plastic-munching enzyme
Failing upwards!
Eating out linked with hormonal disruptions, researchers say
Researchers discover a 35% increase in the levels of a chemical substance linked to asthma, type 2 diabetes, and infertility, ...
Rubber duckies are a haven for bacteria, new study shows
Adorable little dirty rubber duckies.
Lego will start making its first sustainable pieces, replacing plastic
Green toys are the best toys.
Billions of plastic pieces are entangled in the coral reefs, slowly killing them
We have a massive plastic pollution problem, with no solution in sight.
Brussels announces EU-wide strategy to fight plastic pollution
By 2030, you'll have to bring a reusable cup to get coffee in the EU.
In 2016, Coca-Cola produced 1 billion more plastic bottles than in 2015
The forgotten ingredient of a Coke -- plastic.
Scientists find blocks of polystyrene at the North Pole
The Arctic is screwed.
Tapwater around the world is full of microplastics, study reveals
It's literally everywhere.
Virtually all sea salt is contaminated with microplastic, study finds
Pass me the sea salt please, and hold the plastic.
Additive recycles incompatible mixed plastics into uber-polymer
It overcomes a major hurdle in plastic recycling.
Number of plastic bags found on UK shores almost halved after just 5p tax
A few cents can make a big difference.
Adidas to award first 50 pairs of recycled ocean trash sneakers
The company has chosen to award the shoes via a raffle system on Instagram
