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Radioactive waste, baby bottles and Spam: the deep ocean has become a dumping ground
2024-03-12 in The GuardianThe long read: The ocean’s depths are not some remote alien realm, but are in fact intimately entangled with every other part of the planet. We should treat them that way
Tagged under: Plastic | Nuclear Power | Pollution | Oceans
These are the top 5 most sustainable drink containers ranked
2024-03-11 (or before) in endplasticwaste.orgEver wondered how different drink containers fare in terms of sustainability? These results suggest that reusing and reducing waste is still the best way to protect the environment.
Tagged under: Aluminium | Plastic | Recycling | Sustainability
'This Is Terrible': Eco Emergency in Spain as Plastic Pellets Invade Coast
2024-01-10 in Common DreamsThe countless beads of plastic, which experts fear are toxic and harmful to marine life and people, are believed to have spilled from a cargo ship.
Tagged under: Marine Life | Pollution | Plastic | Spain
Glass or plastic: which is better for the environment?
2023-04-28 in BBCFor centuries we have used glass to store food, beverages, chemicals and cosmetics. But is it time to find a more sustainable alternative?
Tagged under: Plastic | Recycling
Scientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic
2020-03-27 in The GuardianBacterium is able to break down polyurethane, which is widely used but rarely recycled
Tagged under: Plastic
Australian scientists may have discovered a solution to our plastic problem
2019-11-19 in ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Local scientists develop a system they say can turn all plastic back into oil, but the first commercial recycling plant using the technology will not be built in Australia.
Tagged under: Australia | Plastic
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