Plastic, once hailed as a miracle material, has become a global environmental nightmare. While it offers convenience and durability, its persistence in our ecosystems poses a significant threat to bothContinue Reading
A recent investigation by Inside Climate News and CBS has uncovered a shocking truth about the city’s recycling program. An environmental activist, Brandy Deason, secretly placed a GPS tracker inContinue Reading
Plastic waste is accumulating without proper recycling. But where conventional recycling has failed, a different sort of recycling called Chemical recycling is seen as a more effective solution for handlingContinue Reading
Protecting the environment is a challenging endeavor. In 2023, it was confirmed as the hottest year on record, harmful microplastics were found in supposedly clean drinking water, and there wereContinue Reading
A recent study aims to use synthetic biology to address plastic pollution. Researchers have successfully engineered genetic circuits in a group of bacteria, enabling them to break down harmful plasticsContinue Reading
Petroleum-based plastics are a global scourge, with devastating effects on wildlife and human health. In Telluride, Colorado, a black bear was recently euthanized after its intestines were packed with plasticContinue Reading
Japanese scientists have found microplastics in clouds, which could be affecting the climate in ways that we don’t yet fully understand. Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic, less than 5Continue Reading
The world uses a ton of disposable coffee paper cups each year, and hardly any of them get recycled. You’d think it’s a positive move that big coffee chains areContinue Reading
