Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Plastic pollution

Plasticosis: Scientists found a new disease in birds caused by consuming plastic

While these birds can look healthy on the outside, they're not doing well on the inside.

Rapid and Unprecedented increase in ocean plastic since 2005 revealed

A global dataset of ocean plastic pollution between 1979 and 2019 reveals a rapid and unprecedented increase in ocean plastics since 2005, according to...

AWI researchers have analyzed the origins of plastic debris in the Arctic

The findings show that even prosperous industrialised countries make significant contributions.

New 100% biodegradable paper straws that do not become soggy

Biodegradable, water-resistant, anti-fizzing, polyester nanocellulose composite paper straws.

Satellites can be used to identify waste sites on Earth

A new computational system uses satellite data to identify sites on land where people dispose of waste, providing a new tool to monitor waste...

A solar-powered system turns plastic and greenhouse gases into a sustainable energy

The system can easily be tuned to produce different products by changing the type of catalyst.

Biodegradable medical gowns introduce harsh greenhouse gas discharge

There’s no magic bullet to this problem.

Compostable plastic can be turned into an insulating foam

The process is like opening a can of soda and releasing the carbonation.

New way to make compostable plastics break down more easily

Solving a problem that has flummoxed the plastics industry and environmentalists.

Microplastics are more ubiquitous than science had known

Scientists find microplastics everywhere.

New recycling process could cut down millions of tons of plastic waste

A method for reclaiming the polymers using solvents.

Scientists found evidence of microplastic pollution on Mount Everest

The study is a real eye-opener.

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