The effects of plastic on the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution: scientific knowledge is still patchy and unevenly distributed. The United Nations ...

The negative consequences of plastic are everywhere and affect everyone. Microplastics are now found throughout our bodies, ...

Plastic pollution exacerbates the impacts of all planetary boundaries, including climate change, ocean acidification and biodiversity loss, a new paper shows. Ahead of the final negotiations of the ...

As governments move to ban plastic grocery bags, how much of an impact do they have on the world around us? The answer is both surprising and substantial.

Dangerous concentrations of algae such as "red tides" have been consistently emerging in locations around the world. A region in Southern Australia is experiencing a nine-month toxic algae bloom that ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Plastics permeate every facet of modern life, from the packaging that protects our food to the components in our smartphones. This ubiquity, however, comes at a steep ...

Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by mid-century but only if cities and companies invest in the right disposal ...

Scientists have recently discovered a unique bacteria capable of consuming plastic on a large scale. This significant breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the way we handle plastic pollution, ...

As per findings, 91% of participants are aware that everyday supermarket products may use recycled plastic in their packaging ...

Market was valued at $52.38 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $85.02 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of ...