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A woman with cerebral palsy has called for the government to consider the need of disabled people before bringing in a ban on plastic straws. Ellie Simpson, from Chesterfield, who set up her own charity, said politicians had not given proper consideration to people with disabilities who rely on plastic over other alternatives. The government […]
Researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research took core samples from across the Arctic and found up to 12,000 pieces of microplastic particles per liter of sea ice–as many as three times higher than levels in previous studies. They found fragments of packaging, paints, nylon, polyester and the cellulose […]
More than 40 companies have signed up to a pact to cut plastic pollution over the next seven years. The firms, which include Coca-Cola and Asda, have promised to honour a number of pledges such as eliminating single-use packaging through better design. They have joined the government, trade associations and campaigners to form the UK […]
As Smithsonian.com reported at the time, the new bacteria could break down PET into much smaller compounds. The discovery was a promising step toward a solution to the world’s mounting plastic problem. Now, scientists at the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory have made a […]
BALDWIN TWP, MI — Plastic Trim International is aiming to boost the workforce and economy in Iosco County by investing $16.1 million and creating 210 new jobs. The plastics company was approved for a $1.5 million performance based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund board to invest $16.1 million into its Baldwin Township manufacturing plant […]
McDonald’s will begin to replace plastic straws with paper straws in all U.K. locations starting in May. Activists say turning down straws is the best way for consumers to use less plastic. Plastic manufacturers are struggling to find eco-friendly alternatives. An environmental turning point is lurking in your drink. That’s the argument championed by activists […]
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Plastic pollution is becoming a growing concern, posing a threat to the environment and wildlife. Because plastic is not biodegradable, tons of it can be found in the world’s landfills and oceans. In fact, an “island” of plastic waste twice the size of Texas — and growing — is floating in the Pacific Ocean. Thankfully, […]