Up to 14 million tons of microplastics believed to be on the seafloor
We urgently need to cut down on the use of plastics -- for the ocean.
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Scientists create an enzyme that breaks down plastic much faster than before
To say that plastic is a big problem is an understatement. Every corner of the Earth has been tainted with ...
Newly-discovered enzyme cocktail paves the way towards infinitely recyclable plastic
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Fall in plastic demand could be disastrous for oil companies
Reducing plastic pollution would be great for the environment, bad for oil companies.
Ocean plastic pollution is much worse than we thought and ends back in our plates
The extent of plastic pollution in our ocean is stunning.
Study finds plastic particles in human organs, raising health concerns
Plastics are everywhere, even in you.
Clean-up technology alone can’t keep the ocean free of plastics
We need to deal with plastic waste, and clean-up technology alone won't cut it.
A common crustacean can break microplastics in just four days
It's much faster than previously thought and highly concerning
Shops in Japan begin charging fees for plastic shopping bags
There's still a long way to go for the country to tackle its plastic problems
Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s how we can return to good habits
The pandemic is not a green light for pollution.
Reusable containers are still safe to use during the pandemic, experts agree
Coronavirus spreads mainly through droplets rather than contact with surfaces.
Nanoplastics can contaminate plants, making them smaller, shorter
Plastic waste could impact our crops.
Tons of microplastics are raining down on US national parks
It's raining plastic, literally.
Coronavirus is creating a new plastic crisis as masks and gloves end up in the ocean
It's a new twist to an old problem, as 8 million tons of plastic waste already end in the ocean ...
Microplastics litter the entire planet — down to the depths of the ocean
Researchers found the highest concentration ever
Meet Eurythenes plasticus, the new marine species named after plastic
Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.
Plastic is everywhere. But what are its main types? A simple explainer
The blessing and the curse of plastic.
A plastic-eating caterpillar can help fight pollution with its wonder stomach
Researchers find more answers about its main features, and the results are intriguing.
Your recycled plastic might be ending up in a landfill. Here’s why
Recycling facilities in the US can't process most of the plastics
There’s a million times more microplastic in the ocean than we thought
We thought microplastics were a big problem... but they're a huge one.