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Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight

Spanish pellet spill puts EU law on microplastic pollution in the spotlight

Michael Murphy January 17, 2024

A recent spill of plastic pellets on the Spanish coast has highlighted the need for regulation at the EU level,....

Products made of plastic falsely claimed to be biodegradable are on sale at Brazilian supermarkets

Products made of plastic falsely claimed to be biodegradable are on sale at Brazilian supermarkets

Hannah Steiner October 30, 2023

The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association (ABIPLAST) also issued a statement saying it supports a ban on the use of oxo-degradable....

Microplastics are found in cave water and sediment

Microplastics are found in cave water and sediment

Hannah Steiner October 10, 2023

Researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors....

Recyclers applaud EU’s new plastic recycling goal for cars, automakers wary

Recyclers applaud EU’s new plastic recycling goal for cars, automakers wary

Michael Murphy August 30, 2023

The European Commission’s proposed mandatory target to incorporate at least 25% of recycled plastics into new cars was met with....

Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer

Microplastic pollution: Plants could be the answer

Hannah Steiner August 17, 2023

Device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.

Tourists help scientists reveal microplastic pollution on remote Arctic beaches

Tourists help scientists reveal microplastic pollution on remote Arctic beaches

Liang Lan July 24, 2023

Researchers recruited holidaymakers to carry out sample collection during cruises, hoping to fill in some of the gaps in their....

'Humanity's signature': study finds plastic pollution in the world's lakes can be worse than in oceans

'Humanity's signature': study finds plastic pollution in the world's lakes can be worse than in oceans

Hannah Steiner July 16, 2023

Plastics and microplastics were found at every site, including very remote locations.

Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea, according to new research

Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea, according to new research

Hannah Steiner July 10, 2023

A group of seabirds called petrels are particularly at risk. They roam vast areas of the ocean and cannot easily....