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23 hours ago · Singapore’s implementation of a plastic bag charge has led to the beginning of a change in norms, but mindset changes at a different rate for everyone, says a consumer behaviour expert.
4 days ago · Plastic Pollution 101. Plastic is everywhere. From the deepest trenches in the ocean to the highest peaks in the world – the pervasive presence of plastic is overwhelming. But imagine a world where our oceans are teeming with life instead of plastic. A world where our beaches are pristine, and our ecosystems are thriving without the constant ...
4 days ago · Published: July 1, 2024 2:10am EDT. Every year, the campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic. The idea is that making a small change in our daily lives will collectively make a big difference ...
23 hours ago · A Final Nod to Plastic Recycling. We've journeyed through the twists and turns of plastic recycling, uncovering its complexities and the pivotal role it plays in our fight against environmental degradation.Armed with these 15 facts, you're now better equipped to make informed decisions about your plastic use and recycling habits.Remember, every piece of plastic recycled is a step towards a ...
4 days ago · Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5 millimetres in size, originating from the breakdown of larger plastic debris and from small particles intentionally produced for commercial use, such as washing detergents and toothpaste. These tiny particles are particularly challenging to capture and remove because of their size and ubiquity.
1 day ago · Microplastics are tiny plastic particles — measuring less than 5 millimeters long — resulting from natural decomposition or intentional product formulations. For example, a discarded plastic water bottle would have associated tiny plastic particles as it breaks down. However, many personal care products, such as facial scrubs, have plastic ...
4 days ago · microplastics, small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, that occur in the environment as a consequence of plastic pollution.
May 23, 2024 · Nanoplastics are the smallest microplastics, far narrower than a human hair. Very little is known about their composition, structure or how they break down in the environment. May 3, 2024....
3 days ago · A deep dive into the petrochemical industry's proposals for the global plastics treaty. In the time it takes you to read this sentence — say, four seconds — the world produces nearly 60 metric ...
4 days ago · Nanoplastics have been found in the brain, lungs, arteries, semen and placenta. But the harms are still unknown. May 26, 2024. Curious Kids: why can some plastics be recycled but others can’t?...
