Plastic pollution could be cut by 80% by 2040, says UN report Hannah Steiner May 17, 2023 Overall, the shift to a circular economy would result in USD 1.27 trillion in savings, considering costs and recycling revenues.
Rise in ocean plastic pollution 'unprecedented' since 2005 Liang Lan March 14, 2023 There are an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the world's oceans today.
Plasticosis: A new disease caused by plastic that is affecting seabirds Sarah Rahman March 04, 2023 Some studies have found that as many as 90% of young birds contain at least some plastic fed to them....
Tiny environmental plastic particles in mom's food reach unborn children Hannah Steiner March 01, 2023 New research traces plastics from food to placentas to fetal organs.
Far-reaching UN treaty a must to cut global plastic use: experts Debbie Banks February 27, 2023 Many countries lack the infrastructure to handle the scale of plastic waste generated and it remains cheaper to produce virgin....
Türkiye halts tons of plastic waste in 4 years Hannah Steiner January 01, 2023 The rise in the price of plastic bags has led consumers to seek other means to carry the goods they....
Some whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day Debbie Banks November 07, 2022 Whales are ingesting tiny specks of plastic in colossal amounts—far more than previously thought, according to a new study.
Plastic pollution: 2021 'was worst year for marine litter' in Northern Ireland Debbie Banks October 09, 2022 Last year was the worst for marine litter in Northern Ireland since records began in 2012, experts say.
