Tag Archives: plastic
Microplastics in Arctic waters threaten spotted seals and humans
Microplastic pollution is already reaching the farthest corners of the globe - including the remote [...]
Apr
The return of plastic straws in the USA, while the EU tightens regulations
The European Union is tightening packaging regulations, aiming to reduce plastic usage and increase recycling. [...]
Feb
Single-use plastic bottles – never reuse them!
It might seem that reusing a single-use plastic bottle after finishing a drink is an [...]
Dec
UN prepares first-ever treaty to curb plastic pollution
In the South Korean city of Busan, the final round of negotiations to reduce plastic [...]
Nov
Nanoplastics – when size matters
The smaller the plastic particles, the more likely they are to cross the blood-brain barrier, [...]
Oct
Bioplastic That Decomposes in the Ocean Faster Than Paper
Billions of microplastic particles are already littering seas and oceans, posing a threat to marine [...]
Oct
New regulations take effect – caps attached to plastic bottles
Are you surprised that the cap is now attached to the plastic bottle? This change [...]
Jul
Plastic-eating marine fungus – will it help clean up the oceans?
The problem of plastic pollution poses a serious challenge to the marine environment. Every year, [...]
Jun
Microplastics in drinking water – how much are we really consuming?
Microplastics have become part of our daily diet. However, opinions as to how much of [...]
Jun
UN report warns. Migratory animals in danger of extinction
Every year, migratory animals cross land and oceans, sometimes traveling thousands of kilometers to reproduce [...]
Feb
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