A new scientific database has revealed the hidden chemical landscape within everyday plastics, raising concerns about human health, environmental safety, and the feasibility of a truly circular economy.
The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14.
A dangerous hospital superbug, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can now digest medical plastic like sutures and implants, microbiologists reveal. This alarming ability allows the pathogen to survive longer and form tougher antibiotic-resistant biofilms, posing a significant new threat to patient safety in healthcare settings.
Marine plastic pollution has always been a well-recognised environmental issue, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the oceans each year.
Recent studies have revealed a disturbing trend of microplastics, minuscule particles of plastic less than 5mm in diameter, that are increasingly being detected in human brain tissue.
Nanoplastics, minuscule particles smaller than the width of a human hair, have been increasingly linked to health risks such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in humans.
A groundbreaking study has revealed a disturbing link between microplastics and human health. Researchers have discovered that tiny plastic particles are present in the bloodstreams of a significant number of people.
Researchers from Imperial College London have suggested an innovative approach to tackling microplastic pollution. Their latest study recommends using specially designed microbes and enzymes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage before it is processed into fertilizer.
