From soil to the seed, nanoplastics were shown to accumulate in rice and peanuts with potential affects on crop yield and nutrition.
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From soil to the seed, nanoplastics were shown to accumulate in rice and peanuts with potential affects on crop yield and nutrition.
New research with samples from Pic du Midi Observatory reveal that microplastics are traversing the globe through the atmosphere.
Specially designed microrobots could help clean plastic waste from water systems.
Moisture-resistant mask filters made from compostable and abundant materials could help curb plastic pollution as a result of the pandemic.
While plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats.
Researchers develop an efficient, low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules that can be repurposed for further use.
Unless growth in plastic production and use is halted, a fundamental transformation of the plastic economy to a framework based on recycling is essential.
A new study is the first to examine micro- and nanoplastic occurrence in human organs, providing the first clues on potential exposure sources and routes.
A recent study finds that up to 31% of plastic exported for recycling is not recycled at all.
Chemical transformation of waste plastics into value-added chemicals can be a convenient avenue to supplement current recycling processes.