Drawing Attention to the Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Life With Art Selva Ozelli July 21, 2024 The Plastic Free July campaign originated in Australia in 2011 to draw attention to the global problem of plastic waste....
Microplastics found in every semen sample tested by research team Tired Earth June 09, 2024 They have also been found in every organ in the human body.
Mangrove blue carbon at higher risk of microplastic pollution Tired Earth April 22, 2024 Seagrasses, salt marshes and mangroves are important carbon sinks in our coastal ecosystems, with a fast rate of sequestration over....
Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water Tired Earth April 14, 2024 Scientists have previously tried using filtering membranes to remove microplastics.
Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight Michael Murphy January 17, 2024 A recent spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at the EU level,....
Products made of plastic falsely claimed to be biodegradable are on sale at Brazilian supermarkets Hannah Steiner October 30, 2023 The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (ABIPLAST) also issued a statement saying it supports a ban on the use of oxo-degradable....
Microplastics are found in cave water and sediment Hannah Steiner October 10, 2023 Researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors....
Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer Hannah Steiner August 17, 2023 Device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.