Plastic bottles production in Japan has increased to 23.2 billion per year from 14 billion in 2004. In 2014, the country generated 32.4kg (71lb) of...
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Capturing Microfibers and Upcycling Them may be Possible in the Near Future, New Research Says
We all know it: microfiber is another long-term problem like microplastic. And so far, we’ve only tried to prevent and reduce it even though microfiber...
Rebranding Invasive Carp Might Make People Want to Eat It More
In lakes and waterways of the American Midwest, invasive carp has been a constant nuisance. Catching, cooking, and eating the fish is one of the...
Scientists Developed a Special Magnet that can Mop Up Microplastics in Water
Since microplastics are becoming an established problem, many have tried to find ways to, at the very least, reduce them while we humans also work...
So Many Pledges, but not Enough Resources; The Issue with Using Recycled Products
Due to the increasing awareness of waste issues—and with it, demand for environmentally friendly alternatives, a lot of companies have made a public promise to...
Bioplastics are Getting Ubiquitous Now, but Will They Solve the Global Problem?
“To counter the plastic problem, we’re making/using bioplastic with [insert features] that won’t damage the Earth further.” We’ve all seen such statements from small green...
Here’s How to Clean Your Dirty Laundry While Reducing Microfiber Pollution
We know that microfiber and microplastic are a problem, and it’s upsetting when we see tiny bits of colors in our laundry water or our...
Study Suggests Using Sustainable Groundwater May Help Africa’s Water Issues
Researchers from University of Austin monitored long-term water storage gains and losses across Africa’s 13 major groundwater. The published study in Environmental Research Letters found...
Birds Living in Urban Areas Have Song Learning Deficits
Traffic—we hate it when it’s congested or jammed, don’t we? Well, birds don’t exactly fancy traffic either, due to the many noises it generates. It...
Yes, Organic Food is Good; But is It Always Better for the Environment?
Everything organic seems to be all the rage now, due to the promise of sustainability and health. But is it really the better alternative for...