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Plastic recycling innovation receives $3m funding boost

Environment
Research into developing new plastic recycling methods has received $3m in extra funding after winning a global prize.

60% of UK compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate

Environment
A study suggests that 60% of home-compostable plastics do not fully break down in compost bins at home, eventually ending up in our soil.

Israel’s beaches are plagued by microplastic contamination

Environment
A study led by Tel Aviv University has revealed that the Israeli shoreline houses more than two million tonnes of microplastic contamination.

New project will analyse cities’ contributions to microplastic pollution

Environment
The presence of microplastic pollution in cities is damaging to our health and ecosystems. A new project aims to decrease our exposure.

Three UK microplastics scientists receive prestigious Volvo Environment Prize

Environment
Three UK scientists have been awarded the esteemed Volvo Environment Prize 2022 for their world-leading microplastics research.

University of Portsmouth project looks to eradicate plastic pollution

Environment
A University of Portsmouth programme is supporting five PhD students in pioneering innovative solutions to tackle marine plastic pollution.

New biodegradable packaging could address plastic pollution problem

Environment
Scientists at the University of California have developed biodegradable packaging that is able to decompose both on land and in water.

Global experts meet to discuss plastic pollution crisis

Environment
Industry leaders and academic experts are set to attend an event at the Global Plastics Policy Centre to analyse current policies and discuss the...

Novel technique converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel

Energy
Researchers working at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created an innovative technique that mitigates plastic waste by converting it into clean hydrogen...

Tackling the plastic pollution crisis at the first annual World Plastics Summit

Environment
A consortium of scientists from around the world will come together to help tackle the global plastic pollution crisis at the first annual World...

Scientists develop novel wearable technology from recycled waste

Technology
A research team from the University of Surrey have created energy-harvesting wearable technology made from recycled waste. Wearable technology has gained popularity over the past...

Scientists revolutionise recycling plastic with ‘supercritical water’

Environment
A research team from Birmingham University has licenced the rights to a ‘supercritical water’ technology to Stopford, to develop a novel process for recycling...

Transforming Plastic Waste into Sustainable Fuel

Energy
New research highlights that through processes of catalytic pyrolysis, oil can be produced from plastic waste such as grocery bags to create sustainable fuel...

Enzymes that degrade plastics are increasing pollution rates

Environment
A study finds that the number of microbial enzymes with the ability to degrade plastic is growing in correlation with local levels of plastic...

E-waste Plastics repurposed for stem cell research

Environment
Professor Dalton Tay of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) from the School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, led research investigating...

From plastic to plant: transforming bioplastics into fertiliser

Environment
In a novel environmentally friendly process, plastics manufactured using biomass (bioplastics) are chemically recycled back into fertilisers.

Microplastics discovered in Europe’s largest ice cap for the first time

Environment
A research team has discovered microplastics in Europe’s largest ice cap, a potential warning sign for future environmental implications.

Using technology to identify sources of plastic in the ocean

Environment
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology are working to create a model that will tackle the problem of plastic in the ocean, showing where it collects and where it comes from.

Tackling the global waste crisis with refillable packaging

Environment
An environmental consultancy firm discusses how refillable packaging could help to solve global waste issues.

Putting an end to marine plastic pollution

Environment
Joao Sousa spoke to International Editor Clifford Holt about the problem of marine plastic pollution and some of the potential solutions.
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