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Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says
Health & Fitness
February 11, 2024
Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says
CNN — Premature births are on the rise, yet experts aren’t sure why. Now, researchers have found synthetic chemicals called…
Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans
Environment
September 17, 2023
Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans
It all seems so daunting: plastics in the ocean, dying coral reefs, entire species being wiped out – but don’t…
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
Environment
February 6, 2023
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
Brisbane, Australia CNN — The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created…
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Environment
January 17, 2023
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Single-use plastic cutlery, plates and other items will be banned in the UK from October and replaced by biodegradable items…
This company is making whirlpools to clean microplastics from water
Environment
October 3, 2022
This company is making whirlpools to clean microplastics from water
Microplastics contaminate the whole planet, from Arctic ice to Mount Everest. The tiny particles, less than 5 millimeters in diameter,…
India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution
World
July 2, 2022
India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution
New Delhi – India on Friday imposed a ban on single-use plastics on items ranging from straws to cigarette packets…
Factory for plastic industries to be established in North Sinai
Egypt
March 19, 2022
Factory for plastic industries to be established in North Sinai
The North Sinai Governorate agreed to establish a factory for plastic industries, providing plastic industries in the governorate’s markets at…
Nestlé launches 100% recycled plastic water bottles in Egypt
Egypt
October 28, 2021
Nestlé launches 100% recycled plastic water bottles in Egypt
Nestlé Waters, the largest bottled water company in Egypt, has launched new water bottles made of 100 percent recycled plastic,…
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
Environment
October 25, 2021
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
MANILA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country’s worsening plastic…
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
World
April 8, 2020
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout…