In most pollution situations, plastics lie at the heart of them. These materials destroy natural environments but that’s not the only thing. They break down...
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Trash Hermits: More Hermit Crabs Favor Plastic Waste as Their Homes
Think of hermit crabs. Some images that we have are those little critters coming out of their shells to move to larger ones. But nowadays,...
The Anxiety to Separate Plastic is Real; Can We Stop That?
A while ago we rejoiced in the widespread presence of bioplastics or bio-based plastics. Finally, there’s an alternative for oil-based plastics, we said. At last,...
Beware of Fake Biodegradables: Products with False Claims are Found at Supermarkets
In 2017, there was a renowned study published in the journal Science which reported environmental issues. Here, the researchers revealed that throughout human history, we...
Thanks to Science, There Will Be Biodegradable Plastics Made From… Flies?
We know that some insects can bring more perks. Yet sometimes, we can’t help but wince or shudder when we see them. Maybe this one’s...
Has Waste Management Forgotten 3Rs and Instead Focused on Just 1R (Recycling)?
In a study conducted by Michaela Barnett, Leidy Klotz, Patrick I. Hancock, and Shahzeen Attari, which focused on waste behavior, sustainability, engineering design, and decision-making,...
Japan Loves Plastic, but Doesn’t Pollute as much – This is How the Country Manage its Waste
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...
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...
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