Classification of real plastic waste using machine learning-assisted laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Researchers in South Korea and the US tested whether a laser can tell apart the four most common waste plastics (PP, PET, HDPE and…
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The best plastic-free cutting boards: I spent six weeks testing 10 boards, and these won
A good, sturdy chopping board will last you many years. I tested the best non-plastic, non-toxic ones, including some made out of wood and…
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Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins
Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots with an increase of antibiotic-resistant genes, study findsMicroplastics act like a “Trojan horse” delivering pollutants, pesticides and bacteria through…
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Fishers bear deep costs of plastic pollution in Vietnam, but could help turn the tide
Plastic bags and bottles, aquaculture feed bags, nylon netting and ropes don’t sound like the makings of a healthy fishing haul. However, nets replete…
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Rivers are delivering a staggering amount of microplastics into the ocean, study finds
Nearly all ocean microplastic pollution — 96 percent — comes from rivers in developing countries. High plastic use, mismanagement of plastic waste, strong rainfall…
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Plastic Free July 2026: Breaking Up With Your Coffee Cup
On 1 July, The PERTH Trial research team at The University of Western Australia joined the Plastic Free July world-record attempt for the most…
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Large US cohort links prenatal exposure to phthalates and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with adverse birth outcomes
Epidemiological study with 5318 US mother-child pairs assesses 113 chemicals from 10 classes in urinary samples during pregnancy; finds that gestational exposure to multiple…
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Truckee River microplastics rise nearly tenfold during high spring flows
The ubiquitous plastics of modern life are degrading into tiny fragments and littering Earth’s landscapes and waterways. Scientists are starting to examine and measure…