A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, ...
Nonprofit Diverts an Ocean Plastic Tide, Removing 2 Million Pounds of Trash From Waterways
The TerraCycle Global Foundation has achieved a remarkable feat in the battle against ocean pollution by successfully removing over 2 million pounds of waste from rivers, canals, and waterways. The nonprofit organization, founded by TerraCycle, a reputable New Jersey-based company ...
Plastic Rocks Found On Remote Volcanic Island Are “An Alarming Discovery” Scientists Warn
The recent discovery of “plastiglomerates” on Trindade Island, a remote volcanic island off the Brazilian coast, has sent shockwaves through the scientific community due to its alarming environmental implications. Initially, scientists were perplexed by the presence of ...
Scientists Discover Fungi That Breaks Down Plastic in Only 140 Days
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the University of Sydney have identified fungi capable of rapidly consuming plastic, offering a potential solution to the global plastic pollution crisis. The research, detailed in a publication in NPJ Materials Degradation, unveils the ...
