Tag: plastic
Ocean Plastics Could Linger for Over a Century, New Study Warns
Plastic pollution has often been described as one of humanity’s most persistent environmental threats — and now, scientists have a clearer sense...
Childhood plastic exposure Linked to Long-Term Health Risks
A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health highlights the lasting health risks of everyday plastic exposure, particularly during childhood. Published online Sept....
Scientists Develop Simple Test Strip to Detect Nanoplastics
A joint research team from the University of Stuttgart in Germany and the University of Melbourne in Australia has developed a straightforward...
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Material for CO2 Capture
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have unveiled a method to transform discarded PET plastic into a powerful material for capturing carbon...
Plastic Pollution costs $1.5 Trillion in Health Annually
Plastic pollution is a “grave, growing, and under-recognised danger” to human health, costing the world at least $1.5 trillion each year. That’s...
How the Upcoming INC‑5.2 Treaty Could Transform Plastic Pollution
Plastic production exceeds 460 million metric tons annually, yet around 20 million tons pollute land, water, and air every year. The upcoming...
New Lancet Report Urges Global Treaty to Tackle Plastic Pollution’s Health...
As global leaders converge in Geneva to finalize a global plastics treaty, The Lancet report reveals plastic pollution is not just an...
Humans Inhale Over 70,000 Microplastic Particles Indoors Every Day
Plastic pollution is no longer limited to oceans and landfills—it’s now invading the very air we breathe indoors every day. According to...
Global Trade Can Help End Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, disproportionately impacting developing nations already struggling with waste management and climate resilience. With plastic production...
