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A natural ally against coastal erosion in Java is slowly suffocating in plastic waste. The mangrove forests on the Indonesian island’s north coast cannot be restored without better waste management, warns new research. On...
Electronic tags released in the Ganges river show plastic pollution can travel thousands of kilometres in just a few months. The message-in-a-bottle tags could be used for raising awareness about plastic pollution. Researchers put...
New research indicates that glitter could be causing ecological damage to our rivers and lakes. What’s more, biodegradable alternatives are no better for the environment, says the study. The new research from Anglia Ruskin...
The same team who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme PETase have now created an enzyme ‘cocktail’ which can digest plastic up to six times faster. The combination of two enzymes breaks PET into its building...
There is an estimated 14 million tonnes of plastic littering the world’s sea floor, according to Australia’s national science agency. The litter is 25 times higher than previously estimated. The agency called their findings...
The Flipflopi, the world’s first sailing boat (dhow) made entirely from plastic waste collected from towns and beaches in Kenya, is headed to Lake Victoria to raise awareness of the pollution plaguing the region’s...
A new INTERPOL report reveals increased illegal shipments and criminal activity across global plastic waste trade routes. WWF has issued a call for global cooperation to address the world’s plastic pollution crisis. The overwhelming...
The mass of invisible microplastics found in the upper waters of the Atlantic Ocean could amount to as much as 21 million tonnes, according to new research. The study focussed on polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene, which...
Plastic has proved its importance during the coronavirus crisis, but it remains important to tackle plastic pollution. Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is now taking major step to address pellet pollution, one of the...
Japan and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are extending their efforts to tackle plastic pollution across Asia. Japan will contribute 6.9 million U.S.. dollars to four UNEP-led projects. Japan and the United Nations...
A team of scientists has for the first time developed a way of predicting the size of plastics different animals are likely to ingest. The research could help measure the risk of plastic pollution...
A recent study finds that people could be ingesting approximately 5 grams of plastic every week on average, which is the equivalent weight of a credit card. The analysis No Plastic in Nature: Assessing...
Commonly used plastics can affect earthworms, plant growth and the pH of soil, finds a new study. New research from Anglia Ruskin University has found that the presence of microplastics can stunt the growth...
An 18-year-old from Ireland has developed a method that can remove microplastics from water using a non-toxic magnetic liquid. He has now received the grand prize at the Google Science Fair for his idea....
Myanmar’s already threatened turtle hatchlings are now facing the hazard of washed-up plastic. Bottle caps and coffee sachets provide a hurdle as the newborn turtles make their way from the beach to the safety...
Cigarette butts – the most common form of litter on the planet – significantly reduce plant growth, according to new research. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University have conducted the first-ever study showing the damage...
Humans are unknowingly consuming tens of thousands of plastic particles per year, according to a new study from the University of Victoria. This problem require more research to understand the potential health impacts. At...
The European Parliament has adopted ambitious measures to reduce marine litter by banning commonly used throwaway plastic products such as plastic cutlery, plates and straws. According to the European Commission, the new rules –...
Japan and UN Environment have launched a new cooperation to improve knowledge on marine plastic litter in Southeast Asia and India. Their goal is to help develop countermeasures against this global threat. The new...
The tiny South Pacific nation of Palau faced a huge environmental challenge a few years ago. Its people have now shown how even a small country can devise a big-impact strategy to cultivate sustainability....
