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The latest pollution news and a closer look at what is being done to manage harmful pollutants in the Earth’s ecosystems from impacting food production and contaminating water sources.

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.

PFAS-free coatings for safe and sustainable food packaging and textiles

The ZeroF project is driving a paradigm shift in the food packaging and textiles industries, pioneering PFAS-free coatings. Read more here.

Microplastics transfer toxic chemicals through skin

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

PFAS pollution addressed with first-ever national drinking water standard

The EPA has announced $1bn in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS pollution in drinking water.

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.

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

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

International collaboration key to igniting worldwide climate action

Learn about Trent University’s world-class research on climate change and sustainability and its global impacts.

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