A project to disseminate information about the dangers of single-use plastic has organised a model sailing boat — named Flipflopi — to travel across the globe to reach thousands of
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Plastics we ingest can cross the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the brain, according to a study published in the scientific journal Nanomaterials. The authors warn that it is crucial
The total amount of microplastics found at the bottom of the oceans has tripled in the past 20 years, corresponding to the increase in consumption of plastic products, according to
Some naturally-occurring bacteria grow faster on the remains of plastic bags than in organic matter like twigs and leaves, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The
A team of researchers from several French and Spanish institutions demonstrated that the actual amount of plastic floating around in oceans is much lower than previously believed, according to a
A team from ETH Zurich compiled a surprisingly long list of chemicals used in the production of plastics, many with hazardous properties both for humans and the environment (1). The
We all know that littering is bad, but now scientists found that rubbish can actually have a positive effect on our waterways. In polluted urban rivers, invertebrates, like insects, snails
Even the tallest peak in the world is not immune to microplastic pollution, it seems. In a new study published on 20 November in One Earth, scientists show evidence of
The world’s plastic pollution problem is much worse than imagined, according to a new analysis published on 18 August in Nature Communications (1). Compared to previous estimates of around 17
If the global health crisis and economic fallout weren’t enough, the coronavirus may have yet another serious consequence: ocean pollution. Coronavirus waste, such as disposable masks and plastic gloves, are