Sponges have been our go-to for countless tasks throughout our lives and not just for cleaning stuff. It’s all thanks to their ability to capture...
Archive for tag: river pollution
Restoring Urban Waterways Leads to Positive Results; We Should Do It More
Humans need water and not just for drinking—this is one of the many reasons why we build settlements near rivers or creeks. However, as we...
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...
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...
From Sea Grass Change to Meth-Addicted Trout: See How Pollution Affects the Wildlife
Pollution can happen in many things. And as we know, human made pollution can harm the wildlife, land or water. Now, while noise pollution is...
New Study Suggests Plastic Waste Doesn’t End Up in the Open Ocean
Pollution in the ocean is something that we’ve all been familiar with. We’ve seen news and videos about it everywhere, and we’ve since taken some...
Experts Say Disposable Masks Contain Nanoplastics and Other Pollutants
We rely on disposable face masks today, even though some of us are not medical workers. And I’m saying that I understand why some people...
What Happens to Indonesia’s National Strategic River, Brantas?
Brantas River is the longest river in East Java, the province where Surabaya as the second biggest city in Indonesia exists. The 320 kilometers long...
Discovering Pollution Around the World: Citarum River, Indonesia
Citarum River is the third largest river in Java behind Bengawan Solo and Brantas. The 300 km-long river flows from Bandung Regency to Karawang Regency...