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Microplastics Found in Human Brains

Microplastics Found in Human Brains

Tired Earth August 22, 2024

“There’s much more plastic in our brains than I ever would have imagined or been comfortable with.”

Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

Tired Earth August 06, 2024

It may be, for example, that microplastics play a role in rising occurrences of some cancers in younger people.

Microplastics threaten Texas coast and wildlife

Microplastics threaten Texas coast and wildlife

Tired Earth August 05, 2024

New map reveals at least 35 factories across Texas which produce environmentally harmful pellets.

Is that glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic container?

Is that glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic container?

Tired Earth July 31, 2024

The message to the food industry is that consumers are motivated to choose sustainable packaging, as long as the price....

US Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics Across All Federal Operations

US Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics Across All Federal Operations

Selva Ozelli July 24, 2024

Nearly 40 years of data from Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup show that single-use plastics are among the most commonly....

Drawing Attention to the Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Life With Art

Drawing Attention to the Impact of Plastic Waste on Marine Life With Art

Selva Ozelli July 21, 2024

The Plastic Free July campaign originated in Australia in 2011 to draw attention to the global problem of plastic waste....

Interview With Betsy Bowers, Executive Director of the EPS Industry Alliance

Interview With Betsy Bowers, Executive Director of the EPS Industry Alliance

Betsy Bowers May 18, 2024

The GESA coalition represents the EPS industry in Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Study shows how avocado pruning residues can be used produce more sustainable food packaging

Study shows how avocado pruning residues can be used produce more sustainable food packaging

Tired Earth May 15, 2024

Spain is the main producer of avocados at the European level, with production being concentrated in the Axarquia region of....