Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplasticsScience
Climate and ecotoxicity risks of biodegradable microplastics
Biodegradable plastics, often promoted as a greener alternative to traditional plastics, may not be as harmless as they seem when they enter the natural environment.…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 23, 2024
Full articleFastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protectionNewsScience
Fastest degrading bioplastic for ocean protection
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution in oceans. After years of experimentation,…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleTurning purple bacteria into green plasticsScience
Turning purple bacteria into green plastics
In the global battle against plastic pollution, a promising solution is emerging from an unlikely source: purple bacteria. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 25, 2024
Full articleCombined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant speciesScience
Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
By Alan Williams | University of Plymouth Two of the planet’s more pressing environmental stressors have the potential to alter the growth and reproductive output…
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