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55% of the world’s plastic waste comes from just 20 companies

A report has found that over 130 million tonnes of single-use plastic was thrown away in 2019

19/05/2021

Ecotech

Is this the world's first biodegradable and compostable plastic?

Biodegradable plastics don’t fully degrade when put into compost. But this may change now with a new discovery.

29/04/2021

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Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected

Biodegradable plastic may not degrade as quickly as expected

19/02/2021

Earth News

Brexit ‘loophole’ allows UK to ignore EU ban on plastic waste exports

A ‘loophole’ means the UK will continue exporting waste to countries such as Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam.

18/01/2021

Travel News

A trip to the Balearics could soon be single-use plastic free

The Mediterranean is the world’s most polluted sea and tourism is one of the major contributors.

10/01/2021

Earth News

EU bans plastic waste from being shipped to developing countries

The strategy hopes to stop the Global South from becoming a dumping ground for Europe’s plastic.

24/12/2020

Earth News

How can we stop 200,000 tonnes of plastic polluting the Mediterranean?

A new report from IUCN highlights the scale of the plastic problem in the Mediterranean.

30/10/2020

Earth News

Plastic waste is distracting us from real climate issues, says study

Focusing on plastic pollution could be overshadowing other more grave environmental threats.

27/10/2020

Earth News

Egypt’s fight to preserve coral reefs in the Red Sea

How one tourist hotspot banned single-use plastic.

28/09/2020

Earth News

Human organs can absorb microplastics, say scientists

Evidence of plastic contamination was detected in every sample tested at Arizona State University.

19/08/2020

Earth News

Major British supermarket set to ditch plastic bags for good

Morrisons' new super-strong paper bag can carry 13 wine bottles in one go.

17/08/2020

Earth News

How much plastic do you actually throw away every year?

Even if you've ditched plastic bottles and straws, you might be surprised to see your full plastic problem.

15/07/2020

Ecotech

This sailor is racing around the world to gather data on microplastics

As Fabrice Amedeo races through uncharted waters, he’ll also be collecting essential environmental information.

05/07/2020

Earth News

Family rescue bear with head trapped inside plastic container

The Wisconsin family never thought their fishing trip would turn into saving a bear's life.

29/06/2020

World News

Analysis: Are we falling back in love with plastic amid COVID-19?

From face masks and visors to gloves, almost every aspect of personal protective equipment is made from disposable plastic.

23/06/2020

Earth News

Plastic rains from the sky in some remote parts of the US

Plastic pollution in the atmosphere is now being found outside of urban areas.

19/06/2020

Earth News

World Oceans Day: Is pandemic protection worth the plastic pollution?

50% of ocean pollution is already caused by single-use plastics.

08/06/2020

World News

Will plastic pollution get worse after the COVID-19 pandemic?

While no-one is arguing PPE is not urgently necessary, will one of the legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic be more plastic in our oceans?

12/05/2020

Earth News

WATCH | Meet the 300 women sailing the seas to fight plastic pollution

The crew of the eXXpedition Round the World has reached the Galápagos Islands on their 2-year science mission.

11/02/2020

Earth News

Living Recommends | Turning the Tide on Plastic by Lucy Siegle

This book is a 'vital tool' to help you reduce the number of single use plastics in your life.

08/12/2019