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Toxic Chemicals in Most Plastic Packaging
Plastic products in Germany contain potentially harmful chemicals, with three-quarters of them containing such substances. Even bioplastics have been found to contain dangerous chemicals. Spanish
Fuel from Plastic Waste: Activated Carbon
Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new method of producing kerosene and diesel from plastic waste. The plastic is first ground into rice-sized
200,000 Microplastic Particles Ingested Annually
A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Victoria has found that seafood, fish, and drinks in PET bottles are highly contaminated with
Microplastics Spread Through the Air
In a remote mountain region in the French Pyrenees, researchers have discovered a surprisingly high concentration of microplastics. It appears that these small plastic particles
Plastic pollutes our oceans.
The world’s population of around 7.5 billion people generates a significant amount of waste, with the biggest problem being the eight billion tons of plastic
Ocean Cleanup Project: Positive Results
The Ocean Cleanup project aims to rid the oceans of the tons of human waste that float just below the surface. After six weeks of
Coasts of North and Baltic Seas polluted by microplastics
Microplastics in northern German waters are attracting toxins at a much higher rate than previously thought, according to a recent study. The tiny plastic particles
Investigating the so-called Chemtrails
A group of 80 respected atmospheric scientists have discredited the theory that thick condensation trails, known as “chemtrails,” are the result of intentional chemical releases.
