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The latest plastic waste news and a look at what is being done to reduce the presence of plastic waste, or plastic pollution, and the accumulation of plastic objects in the Earth’s environment.

Ames Lab process creates clean diesel from plastic waste

The Ames National Laboratory has created an innovative method for turning harmful plastic waste into valuable, clean diesel.

UK aids progress towards action on plastic pollution

During negotiations held this week, progress has been made toward agreeing on a global treaty to end plastic pollution by the end of the year.

Direct link between plastic production and plastic pollution revealed

A new study has revealed that just 56 companies can be traced to more than half of global branded plastic pollution.

Microplastics transfer toxic chemicals through skin

University of Birmingham research has identified that toxic chemicals can be absorbed through skin contact with microplastics.

Utilising the potential of citizen science to tackle marine litter

Volunteer clean-ups have resulted in almost nine tonnes of marine litter being cleared from beaches across the Seychelles. Read more here.

Hydrogel breakthrough removes microplastic pollution from water

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has developed an innovative hydrogel that removes microplastic pollution from water.

Kobe University engineers bacteria to manufacture green plastic

Discover how experts at Kobe University in Japan have pioneered an innovative method to produce green plastic.

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