Biodegradable plastic ‘false solution’ for ocean waste problem
Biodegradable plastic water bottles and shopping bags are a false solution to the ubiquitous problem of litter in the oceans, the UN’s top environmental scientist has warned, speaking at the the UN environment assembly in Nairobi, where 170 countries are meeting and expected to pass a resolution on microplastics later this week.
Woman sets out to paddleboard length of England to highlight plastic pollution
Lizzie Carr is aiming to become the first person to paddleboard the length of England via connected waterways to highlight the issue of plastic pollution.
People may be breathing in microplastics, health expert warns
People could be breathing in microparticles of plastic, according to a leading environmental health expert, with as yet unknown consequences on health.
All the Way to the Ocean, The Movie
Joel Harper’s beloved book is now an animated movie featuring the talents of acclaimed actors, award winning musicians, and dedicated activists; including Amy Smart, Ben Harper, Burning Spear, Jack Johnson, Joel Harper, Marcia Cross, and Xavier Rudd. The movie artfully tackles non-point source pollution in an entertaining and immersive way that children and adults will find engaging!
The surfers who invented a trashcan concept for the ocean
Despite regular coastal cleanups around the world, the problem of ocean garbage continues. Now, two Australians say they’ve found the solution – the Seabin.
Plastic-eating bacteria could help make trash disappear
Scientists identified a new species of bacteria, that could almost completely break down a thin film of PET after six weeks at a temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius). The bacterium is the first strain having a potential to degrade PET completely into carbon dioxide and water.
Funding problems hit plan to clean Rio’s polluted waterways ahead of Olympics
With the Olympic Games just months away, Rio de Janeiro has a problem with rubbish. Hundreds of tonnes of unprocessed waste flow into the Guanabara Bay every year. Previous promises from Rio officials to regenerate Rio’s waterways through investment in sanitation have not delivered results.
Plastic now pollutes every corner of Earth
Humans have made enough plastic since the second world war to coat the Earth entirely in clingfilm, an international study has revealed.
From oil use to ocean pollution: five facts about the plastics industry
The world of plastics is in drastic need of reform. A new report released at Davos highlights some startling facts about the huge environmental and resource impacts of a fast growing plastics industry.