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Space study fashionable, waste management isn’t
A huge economic opportunity arises from incorporating good waste management.
What nations are doing to stem flow
Concerted action in the form of a $5 billion annual spending on waste-management could trigger revamp packaging systems, and let the ocean thrive.
Magnitude of the planetary crisis
Plastic not only takes years to decompose in our environment but rarely does it fully disappear.
Here's why moms-to-be should avoid drinking from plastic bottles
BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper receipts, can liners.
5 reasons why plastics are bad for everyone
Since plastic has so much negative effects, many cities and countries from around the world have already put plastic bag bans in place.
Maharashtra to ban plastic from March 18, says environment minister
Ban would cover the production, use, storage, sale, distribution, import and transportation of plastic, the minister informed the House.
Plastic used to remove toxic dyes from water
This breakthrough will be of interest to water companies worldwide and the next stage will be to see how it might clean-up other pollutants.
Bottled water from top brands is contaminated by plastic particles according to reports
Plastic was identified in 93 per cent of the samples, which included major name brands such as Aqua, Aquafina, Dasani and Nestle Pure Life.
Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030
The island started recycling plastic and pushing to reduce single-use plastic items more than a decade ago.
Glitter's toxic, scientists want it banned
Experts believe glitter can be harmful for both skin and the environment.