Pacific Plastic Island: There's a Way to Eliminate It
There is a plan to eliminate the Pacific plastic island by 2034, at a cost of 7,5 billion dollars. The technology is there. The funds?
The new plastic is alive, and it self-destructs in 30 days
New bacterial spore-filled plastic resists use but rapidly biodegrades. An innovative solution to the waste problem.
Clearbot, the robot catamaran that cleans rivers and lakes of plastic and algae
An anti-pollution aquatic drone collects up to 500 kg of waste and cuts algae and invasive plants, for healthier rivers and lakes.
Environmental breakthrough, plastic created that self-destructs thanks to special spores
Goodbye immortal plastic: it now biodegrades thanks to bacterial spores. Stronger during use, disappears into landfill. Going green.
Recycle plastic endlessly: new advanced recycling technologies
The future can say goodbye to "virgin" oil-based plastic, with advanced recycling technologies. A possible turning point, but you have to want it.
Separate waste collection in Europe
Separate waste collection in the old continent follows completely singular dynamics. Let's take a look at the process together?
From plastic to biodegradable silk, a 'bacterial breakthrough' helps the world
RPI research proposes a sustainable solution to the problem of plastic waste, converting it into biodegradable silk through fermentation
Bottle alarm: thousands of nanoplastics hidden in water
Study reveals the presence of up to 370.000 nanoplastic particles per liter in bottled water, an amount well above previous estimates
Paper straws: are we sure they are eco-friendly?
A European study reveals that 90% of paper straws contain PFAS, persistent and potentially harmful chemicals.
Brazil, plastic rocks threaten marine life
Human pollution is changing the earth's geology: in Trinidade, an island in Brazil, the latest threat to fauna is plastic rocks
From red to green: the first sanitary towel that dissolves in the toilet
Fluus launches the first biodegradable sanitary towel to reduce the environmental impact: because it doesn't make sense to keep an object that only serves a few hours for life.
A 93% recyclable plastic has been developed. Is it a game changer?
Scientists develop a fully recyclable material similar to super glue to fight plastic pollution
Discover WasteShark: the robot shark on an anti-plastic mission
The innovative WasteShark robot "sweeper" is also being tested in London to remove plastic and debris from the Thames.
PET bottled water: a toxic infusion of microplastics?
No final proof, but many scientific "indications": on water in PET bottles we need to run for cover, and quickly.
A simple chemical reaction recycles polystyrene into more 'noble' products
UV light and aluminum chloride as a catalyst can break down polystyrene into a chemical used in perfumes and medicines.
4 fantastic inventions to eradicate plastic from rivers and oceans
Against a plastic nightmare, only the light of human ingenuity can try to reverse the course. Here are 4 inventions that can clean seas and rivers of all this waste.
Woolybubs, children's shoes that melt in water when they get tight
You use them, then the child grows up and they end up in landfills polluting: children's shoes deserve better ideas. This might be right.
Other than reducing: consumption and production of plastic will triple between now and 2060
Among many good intentions (we appreciate, but await facts), the OSCE draws up a disturbing document. In less than 40 years, plastic production will triple.
Plastic recycling, shock report: "it doesn't work, and will never work"
Plastic recycling in the US (Europe is better off, but that's not enough) doesn't work, and it will never work. We need more, says a strong report.
FAST-PETase, created enzyme that breaks down plastic in a few hours
An extraordinary enzyme reduces the breakdown time of plastic from millennia to a few hours, and also allows it to be reassembled for recycling.
The University of Tokyo develops a self-healing plastic
Self-healing plastic can be used in smartphones, cars and many other products, significantly reducing waste and pollution.
