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
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
Rahul Somvanshi
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
Beyond Plastic’s Bold Crusade: Exposing the Myths of Chemical Recycling
In today’s world, where convenience and innovation reign, plastic has become an integral part of our lives. Its versatility and durability have revolutionized industries and simplified our daily routines. However, the escalating
Yangchula Bhutia
Join the Wave Today with 4ocean’s Last Straw Bracelet Collection!
4ocean unveiled its Last Straw Bracelet collection on September 29, 2023, in response to the global crisis of single-use plastic straws. Crafted from recycled plastic straws collected by 4ocean crews, these bracelets
Karmactive Staff
Japanese Scientists Trace Airborne Microplastics in Clouds: Unveiling Climate Impact!
Diving into the uncharted waters of environmental science, Hiroshi Okochi and his team from Waseda University have unearthed startling revelations about airborne microplastics (AMPs) lurking in our clouds. “If the issue of
Govind Tekale
Microwaving in Plastic? : The Invisible Nanoplastic Threat You Didn’t Know About!
The alarming release of nanoplastics when microwaving plastic containers has been unveiled by a groundbreaking study from the University of Nebraska. Lincoln. The convenience of microwaving might come at a hidden cost:
Lake Geneva’s Hidden Crisis: Plastic Levels That Rival the Oceans!
Lake Geneva, a picturesque gem nestled between the Swiss and French Alps, has long been a symbol of natural beauty and purity. Tourists and locals alike have been drawn to its shimmering
Hidden Hazards of Recycling: Microplastic Threats from Cutting-Edge UK Recycling Facilities
A UK “state-of-the-art” plastic recycling facility may release up to 75 billion microplastics per cubic meter of wastewater per year. The above plastic waste constitutes around 6% of the plastic processed in
Enzyme Developed with AI Machine Learning can Rapidly Break Down Plastics From Centuries to Hours
The researchers have developed an AI machine learning model to create a new variant of an enzyme that can degrade plastics in hours or days, when it typically takes centuries. The novel
Beyond Plastics Raises Alarm On The Toxicity Of Pvc And Cpvc Pipes, Calling For A Nationwide Ban
Beyond Plastics, a non-profit organization, is pursuing the end of plastic pollution through campaigns against the use of PVC to replace lead water pipes. A 56-page report was released by the group