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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.

Direct link between plastic production and plastic pollution revealed

Environment
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

Environment
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

Environment
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

Environment
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

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

11 million tonnes of plastic pollution on ocean floor, says CSIRO

Environment
New research from CSIRO alarmingly suggests that there are around 11 million tonnes of plastic pollution on the ocean floor.

Can biodegradable microplastics save our health and planet?

Environment
Scientists have developed biodegradable microplastics that break down in under seven months. Discover more here.

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