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Plastic trash in the oceans continues to surge
USA Today· 2 days agoA plastic bottle and the remains of a child's spade lay on the beach on Earth Day in North Wales on April 22, 2024 in Prestatyn, United Kingdom....
If plastic comes from oil and gas, which come originally from plants, why isn’t it biodegradable?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoPlastic is made from oil and natural gas, which started out as fossilized plant and animal material....
Environmental group has major concerns about Eastman Chemical’s plastic recycling process
WJHL Tri-Cities via Yahoo News· 1 day agoNote: Eastman Chemical Company’s first “molecular recycling” facility is now fully operational in...
Are We Becoming 'Plastic People'?
Mercola· 1 day agoUnfortunately, the development of this throwaway culture has contributed to the mounting burden of plastic waste that threatens the environment, wildlife ...
Groups fight California attorney general's document demands in plastics pollution probe
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe American Chemistry Council and Plastics Industry Association filed their lawsuits in a...
Researcher finds microplastics in digestive tracts of fish from Nile River — here's why it's...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThe goal is to complete negotiations by the end of 2024. Other real-world solutions...nano-pillar...
The Philippines is turning the tide on plastic waste
Nikkei Asian Review· 5 days agoNew law has made companies responsible for keeping their products out of the sea
Black plastic and foam to-go containers are banned in Minneapolis. Restaurants are still getting up...
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoFor years, Minneapolis has banned non-compostable, non-recyclable to-go containers. Starting Jan. 1,...
Just Five Companies Produce Nearly 25 Percent of All Plastic Waste Worldwide
Sierra Club· 6 days agoFor a new study, researchers teamed up with over 100,000 volunteers across six continents to identify the most common sources of plastic waste. In a study ...
New beach toy boxes aim to reduce plastic waste at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The Virginian-Pilot· 15 hours agoIf you’re heading to the Oceanfront this Memorial Day weekend, you may notice new...
