Scientists are calling for urgent global action on microplastics, as a new report reveals two decades of research have confirmed widespread environmental and potential human health impacts.
The future of packaging is rapidly evolving as companies and governments alike seek alternatives to single-use plastics. Thomas Körmendi explores the impact of consumer demand on packaging choices and the solutions that could redefine sustainability in the industry.
Polyplastics Co., Ltd is set to introduce a new sustainable material in 2025, designed to reduce CO2 emissions in electronic components and align with the company’s push towards greener manufacturing through its DURACIRCLE initiative.
Scientists have discovered a vast genetic treasure of unseen ocean microbes, offering potential solutions to global health and environmental challenges.
A recent opinion from the Northern District of Illinois may signal an uphill battle for plaintiffs seeking to challenge beverage labeling based on the alleged presence of microplastics. The case, …
The U.S. Plastics Pact has released a series of strategic reports aimed at transforming the lifecycle of plastics in the United States. The newly introduced Design for Recyclability Playbook, Design …
Researchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to transform microplastic waste into graphene, a material that's not only 200 times stronger than steel and harder than …
Nanoplastics, minute plastic particles ranging from 1 to 1,000 nanometers in size, are emerging as a significant environmental and health concern. To put their size in perspective, these particles …
A recent study in York, UK, has revealed a surprising discovery: microplastics (MPs) are contaminating both contemporary and archived archaeological sediment samples, some dating back to the late …
As public awareness about the environmental damage caused by single-use plastic packaging grows, the market for bioplastic products has surged. Items marketed as “plant-based,” …
The lawsuit accuses Danone of misleading consumers by promoting evian as “sustainable," “natural," and “healthy,” despite evidence of health-harming microplastics and bisphenol-A (BPA) in the product.
The Biden administration has just unveiled a strategy to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis, marking a significant shift in federal policy. The administration’s move follows a recent poll …
A new comprehensive study commissioned by Holland Bioplastics and conducted by HYDRA Marine Sciences has confirmed that bioplastic polylactic acid (PLA) fully breaks down in the presence of water or …
U.S. Plastics Pact Strategic Plan to Revolutionize Plastic Packaging The U.S. Plastics Pact has introduced its latest strategic framework, Roadmap 2.0, aimed at reshaping how companies design, …
Just a century ago, plastic was a revolution. Parkesine, the first synthetic plastic invented in 1862, promised to replace ivory. Next came Bakelite in 1907 as the first synthetic plastic, with its …
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4), aimed at forging a comprehensive global agreement to mitigate plastic pollution, ended after a week of extensive …
In observance of Earth Day, an urgent echo continues to resound globally to address the escalating plastic crisis. This year, as the theme Planet vs. Plastics underscores, it’s crucial to delve …
This year’s Earth Day focus shines a spotlight on the pervasive issue of plastic pollution—a theme poignantly captured in this year’s theme, Planet vs. Plastic. Recognizing this critical …
In a just-released Ipsos survey, 85% of 24,000+ participants across 32 countries voiced their support for a global ban on single-use plastics, highlighting widespread public consensus for decisive …
In the relentless quest to mitigate the omnipresence of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) in our environment, a study highlighted in the American Chemical Society’s Environmental Science & …