Microplastics have merged as a big threat to the health of the planet and its inhabitants. Measuring up to just a few millimeters in size, these plastic products are incredibly difficult to trace; however, scientists are trying to detect its presence and density in various
Plastic has ailed our planet ever since its invention, and there doesn’t seem an end to this problem. The non-biodegradable product has seeped deep into the earth, traveled to the bottom of the ocean, and polluted the very air that living beings breathe. Ending the
Ocean plastic has emerged as yet another massive problem that the planet is currently dealing with. While countries are thriving to dispose of their plastic waste in an efficient and environmentally-friendly manner, a recent study has revealed that America is the world’s biggest source of
How often have we come across reports of animals dying because they have consumed plastic? Well, it has become quite common and it is a big deal. While humankind litters the planet with plastic junk, poor animals die after ingesting that litter. Even the animals
No corner of the planet has escaped from the damage inflicted by the rapidly changing climatic patterns. But, some regions have to bear the brunt of climate change more severely than the rest of the world. A United Nations Environment Program Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP) report produced by
It is not a hidden fact that plastic is a non-biodegradable material, and it could take many years to degrade. Therefore, scientists have developed a super-enzyme that can degrade plastic bottles six times faster, so it could be used for recycling within a year or
The big brands are trying to reduce their plastic waste by incorporating plastic-free packaging materials. Recently, an Israeli food-tech startup, W-Cycle, has developed SupraPulp, a plastic-free packaging material that is made of sugarcane waste. SupraPulp is entirely compostable, safe, and capable enough to be used
The world is trying to curb the usage of plastic and it seems a near-to-impossible target given humankind’s dependency on it. A recent report has discovered that major brands have failed to meet many of their internal sustainability targets. The report analyzed internal commitments from
While much has been said and done about the plastic plague on the planet, microplastics are a rather new issue. They are difficult to detect, which makes them more difficult to deal with; and the vehicle tyres have become a constant source of the microplastics,
Apart from the contribution to the climatic changes, plastic pollution is probably the biggest manmade foe of nature. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in landfills and oceans. According to experts, coronavirus pandemic could add significantly to this already grave crisis.