Surreal Faces Made From Plastic Trash – Art By Ricardo Nicolau De Almeida
What a unique way to save our world! Not just you and I, but the whole world should see of how small and creative steps can not only save the world but
Oceans Engulfed by a Rapidly Increasing Plastic Smog Threatening Marine Life and Human Health
According to a new study, the world’s oceans are polluted by “plastic smog,” made up of an estimated 171 trillion plastic particles weighing approximately 2.3 million tons. Global data collected between 1979 & 2019 from nearly 12,000 sampling points in
Nigerian Eco-Artist Gbenga Adeku Tackles Plastic Pollution with PET Bottle Masterpieces
Gbenga Adeku, a prominent upcycle artist from south western Nigeria creates awareness about plastic pollution and its effects on earth through his art. Adeku
Eggs can Go Beyond the Kitchen to Tackle Ocean Plastic Pollution
Egg whites have always been known for their muscle-building and cholesterol-lowering properties, but recent research by Princeton Engineering takes this notion to a whole
Oceans Absorb 15% of Airborne Microplastics, Challenging Previous Beliefs
New research has flipped our understanding of how microplastics move through our environment. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology have discovered that oceans capture microplastics from the air rather than
Govind Tekale
Washing Up Liquid: Chemicals and Plastic Pollution Impact
Environmental experts are sounding the alarm about washing up liquid, pointing to both its ingredients and packaging as sources of significant environmental harm. New warnings highlight how everyday dishwashing habits might be
Microplastics Found in Human Brains Surge 50% in 8 Years, Linked to Dementia
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has uncovered a startling discovery: human brains contain significantly more plastic particles than previously known, with levels increasing by 50% in just eight years. Scientists
Tejal Somvanshi
Remote Sensing Innovation Tracks Plastic Pollution in Freshwaters
University of Minnesota researchers have developed a remote sensing method to monitor plastic debris in freshwater environments, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring capabilities. The research, published in Nature, presents a
Rahul Somvanshi
Microplastics and PFAS Combine to Create Toxic Effects Threatening Aquatic Life and Ecosystems
New research from the University of Birmingham has exposed concerning evidence about the combined effects of two persistent pollutants – microplastics and PFAS chemicals. The study found that when combined, these substances
Karmactive Staff
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
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
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
Marine Fungus Solution to Plastic Pollution: Breaking Down Polyethylene at 0.05% Daily—What This Means for Our Oceans
Researchers at the NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), among others, have discovered that a marine fungus can break down polyethylene, the plastic found at the bottom of the sea, as
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Lead as Five Corporations Generate 24% of Global Plastic Pollution
As a newly published study in Science Advances, five major companies account for 24% of global plastic pollution. Less than 60 multinational corporations are responsible for more than half of the world’s