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2022-03-25 07:14:14

New study claims polyester-eating enzymes hold key to eliminating plastic waste

According to a new study, polyester-eating enzymes could be the key to minimizing plastic waste. Northwestern University researchers have developed a polymer that shields the PETase enzyme, which

2022-03-02 09:21:06

California adopts nations’s first microplastics reduction policy

The California Ocean Protection Council has approved the first comprehensive microplastics strategy in the country, in response to growing concern over pervasive and persistent pollution produced by

2022-01-14 10:59:10

Research suggests tumble dryers to be a leading source of microfibre air pollution

A study by researchers in Hong Kong titled ‘Microfibers Released into the Air from a Household Tumble Dryer’, has highlighted that tumble dryers are one of the main sources of microfiber

2022-01-06 09:48:15

Researchers from Chalmers University discovers plastic-eating enzymes

According to a new study from Chalmers University in Sweden, microbes are emerging around the world to consume plastic pollution. The research, which was recently published in the scientific

2021-10-05 12:37:21

UK’s APPG outlines policy recommendations on microplastics

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics (APPG) published a report titled ‘Microplastic Policies for the Government,' which includes a number of holistic proposals aimed at eliminating

2021-07-21 10:59:04

Research shows enzyme-based plastics recycling is more energy-efficient, better for the environment

In a new study, researchers have discovered that using enzymes is a more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in single-use beverage bottles,

2021-07-05 12:21:47

Scientists call for global plastics treaty to end plastic production by 2040

A new science paper calls for a legally enforceable worldwide agreement that handles plastics on both sides of the supply chain, from the extraction of raw materials to the pollution left behind by

2021-06-23 10:50:10

Primark launches skinny jeans made from waste ocean plastic

Irish fast-fashion retailer, Primark is extending its sustainable ‘Primark Cares' collection with new skinny jeans, developed in collaboration with material innovators Unifi, Inc and its REPREVE

2021-06-08 11:09:50

Lenzing welcomes EU's positioning in the fight against single-use plastics

The Lenzing Group, the world's largest provider of sustainably produced specialty fibers, welcomes the release of the Single-Use Plastics Directive implementation guidelines (EU) which took effect

2021-05-04 10:51:44

Pangaia new collection features inks made from air pollution

Pangaia's latest collection features heavyweight recycled cotton hoodies, t-shirts, and track pants, as well as new items like bucket hats, bags, and jersey slippers, all printed with AIR-INK, in

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