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International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis

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.

New EU legislation to transform packaging waste management

In a decisive move to combat packaging waste and promote sustainable practices, the European Parliament has adopted a series of new regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging across the European Union.

Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027

In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.

Earth Day 2024: The fight against plastic pollution

On April 22nd, millions around the world will join together for Earth Day 2024, under the idea of "Planet vs. Plastics" to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution.

Is plastic pollution threatening ocean life?

Plastic pollution could be hurting the delicate development of ocean animal embryos.

Eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws that degrades quickly in oceans

Which environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastic straws degrade rapidly in coastal areas?

Nanoplastics found in bottled water raise concerns over human health

Microplastics have become a global environmental concern, with these tiny particles infiltrating polar ice, soil, drinking water, and food we consume.

England have implemented a single-use plastic ban

In England, a ban on disposable plastic plates, utensils, and specific types of polystyrene cups and containers became effective on Sunday (1st October 2023).

A sustainable future: Unlocking plastic recycling with table salt

Plastic recycling with table salt is poised to revolutionise the industry, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution to enhance the recyclability of polyolefin polymers.

Transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing

Upcycled Medical Ltd describe the process of transforming plastic waste into sustainable clothing.

Estimating the age of microplastics in the upper ocean

By estimating the age of microplastics in the ocean, researchers are finding a difference between the degradation of offshore and nearshore microplastics.

Innovative plastic-free packaging projects to receive £3.2 million

UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP) is funding plastic-free packaging innovation projects for a range of food, personal and cleaning products.

Revolutionary underwater robot designed to remove waste from the ocean

Researchers pilot-test their jellyfish-inspired underwater robot to collect waste from the bottom of the ocean, which interacts gently with its environment without disturbing it.

Why we’re turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing

Upcycled Medical Ltd explores why they're turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing.

Detecting and catching microplastics in our tap water using light

Using surface-enhanced Raman scattering, researchers have revealed a new way of detecting and catching microplastics in our tap water, and the key is light.

Could plastic upcycling close the carbon cycle?

A newly developed plastic upcycling process works for low-density polyethylene and polypropylene products that are currently forgotten about in the recycling process in the U.S.

Plastic identification could put the burden of waste back on the polluters

Conducting a combination of DNA-like encoding of plastics, a research team discover plastic identification could be a strategy against the pollution crisis.

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