Ocean Diagnostics (ODI) is teaming up with National Research Council Canada (NRC) to develop a microplastics monitoring framework using novel technologies and laboratory analysis to standardize microplastic measurements across Canada and guide policy decisions. The project will test the accuracy of the NRC’s CaMPSim-3D (Canadian MicroPlastics Simulation) prediction model, which simulates how microplastics move through […] The post Ocean Diagnostics, NRC partner to standardize microplastic...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Unregulated tourism strains Kashmir’s resources; plastic pollution, sewage contaminate lakes; experts call for sustainable practices| Frontline
Murex Resorts partners with NTTI to stop plastic pollution at its source and protect the Coral Triangle’s incredible marine biodiversity. The post Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution: Murex Resorts x No Trash Triangle appeared first on Murex Resorts.| Murex Resorts
United Nations led talks in Geneva aimed at crafting the first legally binding treaty to stop plastic pollution ended in deadlock last week. Oil-producing nations including the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait blocked proposals to limit plastic production and control … Read More » The post Still No Global Plastics Treaty: Local Action More Critical Than Ever first appeared on Heal the Bay.| Heal the Bay
Negotiators have failed to agree on a legally-binding global plastics treaty at the UN. The treaty was an attempt to curb the effects of the 450 megatonnes of plastic produced every year. Of that plastic, just 10% will be recycled, a significant chunk will end up in landfill, and some of it will be| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
Ahead of global plastic pollution treaty negotiations, leading researchers are calling on countries to agree legally-binding commitments.| Circular Online
Countries negotiating a global treaty to address plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement in Busan.| Circular Online
To celebrate Plastic Free July, let’s dive into how plastic pollution is affecting some of our favorite shark species.| The National Wildlife Federation Blog
Every minute, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters our oceans. It’s clear that we need more than corporate pledges| Tech | Business | Economy
What happens when even basic business can't be effectively done? How did we get here? Spencer and Laurie digest more of John Rao's thoughts from various books and try to settle their argument from the last episode.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
This week, the Trump administration dealt another blow to efforts to reduce plastic pollution by reversing the U.S. Department of the Interior’s policy phasing out single-use plastics across our national parks and public lands. The 2022 policy was a modest but meaningful step toward reducing the flood of unnecessary, unrecyclable plastic pollution that ends up... The post Reversing the Phase-Out of Single-Use Plastics in National Parks is a Step Backward appeared first on Alliance for Missi...| Alliance for Mission-Based Recycling
At CleanHub, we collect non-recyclable plastic. This often raises one key question: What do we do with this waste if it can’t be recycled? Find out here.| blog.cleanhub.com
This article shows 3 steps logistics companies can take to reduce microplastic pollution from pellets, tyres, etc.| I'm Plastic Free
Healthy Seas returns to the Our Ocean Conference 2025 with a new panel on marine litter ownership and a cleanup mission in Korea with Hyundai.| Healthy Seas
The internet has become an informational telescope to study what happens nearly everywhere the planet. Using internet observations, it has been recently documented that terrestrial hermit crabs use…| ConservationBytes.com
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach an agreement after a week of talks in Busan, South Korea. The session failed to resolve deep divisions between “high-ambition” countries seeking to limit plastic production, and those wanting to focus on waste. Wi| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
Although there's still some way to go, the tech industry is creating some promising solutions to plastic pollution. Here's our run-down of our favorites.| blog.cleanhub.com
We all know how important it is to reuse materials — but how much waste actually gets recycled? Find out everything you need to know in our detailed guide.| blog.cleanhub.com
Looking for the best plastic free books to read? Here is the list of the top books about plastic free living to help you get started!| I'm Plastic Free
Curious about which ocean pollutants are wreaking havoc on the sea? We go through the top six things polluting the ocean in this helpful guide.| blog.cleanhub.com
In present times, plastic products satisfy our needs for convenience, and we use them extensively, overlooking the harmful effects of such products on our health and environment. Every year a huge volume of plastic waste is generated that pile up in landfills or end up in oceans. Plastic has become an integral part of our […]| I'm Plastic Free
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science just published a report that has incredible implications for the future of our oceans – and immediate implications for our health. The IIS researchers created a hydrogel capable of cleaning microplastic from water. Their creation binds microplastics in an unique intertwined polymer network. Then, that new mass allows […]| TechTheLead
Despite growing awareness about plastic pollution, ocean waste simply isn’t going away. Here are the latest ocean plastic statistics you need to know.| blog.cleanhub.com
How We Can Tackle the Growing Environmental Crisis We live in a world where plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives. From […] The post The Age of Plasticocene appeared first on FLUSHGATE.com.| FLUSHGATE.com
An Invisible Threat to Our Oceans and Beyond According to a recent study published by ourworldindata.org, the global plastic waste trade is not only an […]| FLUSHGATE.com
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Just before leaving on expedition… a family photo with the camper (& saying ‘bye to the dogs)The rumbling sound of the semis was constant. Two feet from us on either side. And trucks driving in and out all night… no one got much sleep. Even though I was very tired from just a few hours of sleep the night before when I was up into the wee hours of the morning charging batteries, setting up SD cards and hard drives, doing laundry and packing everything we might need (but not too much!) fo...| Jambeck Research Group
So, today (and this week!) has been a bit surreal. I had my first-ever paper published in Science, Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean. I had more interviews than I ever knew were possible in a 3-day time span… we also had a press briefing at AAAS – it went great. I thought I would post the transcript of the comments I made at the briefing here. I am so grateful I get to do a job that allows me to work on my passion and I remain hopeful about the future of our oceans.| Jambeck Research Group
Why we should stop water pollution Water is important for our day to day activities and its preservation should never be overlooked. It is a […]| FLUSHGATE.com
Yes, a cat can run over water. Although cats are not natural swimmers, they can run on water for a short distance. The length of […]| FLUSHGATE.com
Marine debris getting worse The black cat survived for months floating in the garbage patch. The cat was malnourished and dehydrated, but it was found […]| FLUSHGATE.com