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Growing levels of microplastics contribute to AMR, study finds

Environment
New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory shows that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria colonises microplastics in the natural environment.

Global shipping leaders unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

Environment
A new alliance of major shipping companies has launched a coordinated push to curb ocean plastic pollution. Find out more.

Recyclable cellulose coatings for sustainable packaging

Environment
Films for Future (F3) project seeks to end packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based coatings. Find out more

Obstacles towards a circular economy: Why is the UK still exporting recyclable waste?

Environment
Limited capacity and rising energy costs mean it’s often cheaper for the UK to export recyclable waste rather than handle it at home.

Single-use plastics designed to reduce food waste are harming the planet

Environment
Mounting plastic waste could disrupt ecosystems, negatively affect food security, and cause health issues in people.

Chemical plastic recycling reaches all-time high: Are we finally changing the tide?

Environment
Patent filings for chemical plastic recycling in 2023 totalled 794, more than doubling the patent activity of five years before (368).

GDSO: How the €1bn Horizon 2020 Green Deal call portfolio of projects is powering Europe’s green transition

Energy
Discover how the Green Deal Support Office’s €1bn portfolio of 73 EU-funded projects is accelerating Europe’s green transition.

WASTE2H2: Converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon materials

Environment
Learn more about a breakthrough technology that turns plastic waste into clean energy and sustainable high-value materials.

From waste to wealth: How advanced filtration boosts the potential of the circular economy

Environment
Advanced filtration provides the capabilities that are essential for effective resource recovery at scale across multiple industries.

Global study reveals alarming levels of microplastic pollution in the air

Environment
Global study reveals airborne microplastic pollution reaching 1,300 particles per m² daily, raising urgent health and environmental concerns.

Can circular aluminium’s high recycling rate provide a blueprint for a post-plastic world?

Critical Raw Materials
Ellie Gabel discusses the benefits, challenges, and future potential of circular aluminium in reducing reliance on plastics.

Scientists transform plastic waste into efficient CO2 capture materials

Environment
This effective solution addresses two of the world’s biggest challenges: plastic pollution and the climate crisis.

New plastic upcycling method reduces pre-sorting burdens

Environment
Northwestern University chemists have introduced a new plastic upcycling process that can drastically reduce pre-sorting mixed plastic waste.

Global plastics treaty negotiations collapse – where do we go from here?

Environment
Efforts to create a UN treaty to combat plastic pollution have collapsed, with talks failing to produce an agreement. What happens now?

Making reuse solutions a reality through collaboration

Environment
Explore how Reposit are tackling single-use plastic pollution through innovative reusable packaging and scalable business reuse solutions.

UN begins talks to negotiate global plastic pollution agreement

Environment
Negotiations are set to finalise an agreement to tackle plastic waste and its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.

New working group launched to support national action under Global Plastics Treaty

Environment
New National Planning Working Group launched to help countries implement effective national strategies under the Global Plastics Treaty.

You may be inhaling 68,000 microplastic particles every day

Environment
New research reveals that people may inhale over 68,000 fine microplastic particles daily from indoor air, far exceeding previous estimates.

How the EU’s Packaging Waste Directive could revolutionise packaging

Environment
Discover why the EU's Packaging Waste Directive marks a major shift toward circular packaging by mandating recyclability and reuse

£1.1bn boost to improve the UK’s local recycling services

Environment
The UK's improvement of local recycling services is set to improve critical infrastructure and collections. Discover more here.
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