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Fashion’s Role in 14 Million Tonnes of Microplastics: Can Heriot-Watt’s Fibre Fragmentation Scale Transform Clothing Industry Standards?

An estimated 14 million tonnes of microplastics currently blanket the ocean floor, with the fashion and textile industry standing as one of the primary contributors to this environmental crisis. This alarming accumulation

Tejal Somvanshi

November 23, 2024

Our strategy uses a small amount of designer solvent to absorb plastic particles from a large volume of water,” said Gary Baker, an associate professor in the University of Missouri’s Department of Chemistry.

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Missouri Lab Achieves 98% Nanoplastic Removal, Paving the Way for Cleaner Water Solutions Worldwide

Plastic particles smaller than a human hair have met their match at University of Missouri labs, where scientists created a liquid solution that pulls 98% of nanoplastics right out of water. These

Tejal Somvanshi

November 15, 2024

News·Plastic·USA

Los Angeles County Sues Pepsi and Coca-Cola Over Single-Use Plastic Pollution and Misleading Recycling Claims

Los Angeles County sued beverage manufacturers PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, accusing them of polluting the most populous county in the United States with plastic bottles and deceiving the public about the environmental impact

Tejal Somvanshi

November 8, 2024

Plastic·Pollution

Plastic Straw Pollution 2024: The 8 Million Tons Entering Oceans Each Year and How It Impacts Marine Life

Plastic straws are common items that are frequently used around the world. However, they also represent a growing problem with plastic pollution, which is evident in every corner of the world. People

Sarah Rose Mathews

November 7, 2024

Plastic·Pollution·Science

Microplastics to Graphene in 60 Seconds: How Scientists Turned 30 mg of Plastic into 5 mg of High-Value Material

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at James Cook University (JCU) in Australia have developed an innovative method to transform harmful microplastics into valuable graphene. The research, led by Professor Mohan Jacob and

Rahul Somvanshi

October 25, 2024

Disaster·News

Hurricane Helene: Impact Plastics Employees Swept Away in Tennessee Floods—Erwin Factory Survivor Stories, Missing Worker Count Revealed and Death Toll

In a harrowing incident that unfolded on September 27, 2024, employees at Impact Plastics in Erwin, Tennessee, found themselves in a life-threatening situation as floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed their workplace. The

Sunita Somvanshi

October 3, 2024

Design·Materials·Plastic·Sustainability

Argentine Students Create Biodegradable Plastic Bags from Citrus Peels—They Degrade in Just 15 Days!

Valentín Fravoli (22) and Alejandro Unchalo (21), students from Technical School No. 2 in Tandil, Argentina, developed Citricplas — biodegradable plastic bags made from citrus peels. This innovative project, set to hit

Sunita Somvanshi

September 30, 2024

News·Plastic·USA

California Sues ExxonMobil, Accusing Company of Misleading Public About Recycling While Expanding Plastic Waste

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of driving a “deceptive” decades-long recycling campaign that would have in practice increased the purchase and use of plastic

Sunita Somvanshi

September 27, 2024

Plastic·USA

California’s Plastic Bag Ban Under SB 1053 Faces 2026 Rollout Amid Growing Plastic Waste, Pollution, and Recycling Challenges at Grocery Stores

In a move that has sparked both praise and criticism, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053 into law on September 24, 2024. This legislation, set to take effect on January

Sunita Somvanshi

September 25, 2024

Ocean·Plastic·Pollution·Technology

Basque Country Deploys 1,000 Smart Buoys to Track Plastic Waste—Find Out What They’re Already Uncovering With Ulysses Project

The oceans are filled with plastic. The Basque Country, an autonomous community of Spain, has started a promising project to curb marine pollution and clean the seas. Technology is often spoken of

Rahul Somvanshi

September 13, 2024