Say No To PlasticPlastic Recycling Is a ‘Failed Concept,’ Says New Report While industries peddle dreams of a circular economy, the impacts of toxic plastic pollution are borne by the most vulnerable communities. By Ananya Singh
(in)organic damageNanoplastics ‘Damage’ Human Organ Cells, Affecting Vital Functions: Study Researchers observed that while nanoplastic particles -- omnipresent in nature and the food web -- didn’t kill organ cells entirely, they disrupted major metabolic functions. By Amlan Sarkar
Threat Lurks UnderneathThe Oceans Hold Nearly 26,000 Tonnes of Plastic Waste From Covid19 The finding is a reminder of how disruptive the pandemic has been to nature, and how the threat to the ecosystem continues to loom large. By Devrupa Rakshit
Shitty PlasticAlarming New Study Finds Baby Poop Is Loaded With Microplastics “....with the modern lifestyle, babies are exposed to so many different things... we don’t know what kind of effect they can have later.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Don't Eat That!Ocean Plastics Make Hermit Crabs ‘Hyperactive,’ Threatening Marine Food Webs: Study Ingestion of plastic can severely impact the health of marine animals, and includes exposing them to cancer risk. By Devrupa Rakshit
"Circular Economy"Scientists Discover How to Convert Plastic Waste Into Vanilla Flavoring "Using microbes to turn waste plastics... into an important commodity... is a beautiful demonstration of green chemistry." By Devrupa Rakshit
Target The Supply Chain55% of the World’s Plastic Pollution Comes From Only 20 Companies: Study The resulting single-use plastic waste will "end up as pollution in developing countries with poor waste management system.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Does Paper Beat Plastic?Coca‑Cola Trials Paper Bottles To Address Plastic Pollution. But Is It Actually Good for the Environment? Research suggests that paper requires more energy and greenhouse gas emissions to produce than plastic. By Devrupa Rakshit
Dil Maange No MoreCoca‑Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé Named World’s Biggest Plastic Polluting Brands For Third Consecutive Year The findings underscore just how drastically the world's largest food conglomerates could reduce pollution with changes to packaging. By Devrupa Rakshit
Fertility ProblemsMicroplastic Pollution Is Damaging Soil Species That Ensure Its Fertility: Study 79% has of plastic waste has ended up in landfills, dumps, or the natural environment, causing significant damage to soil-dwelling species. By Devrupa Rakshit
Invisible PollutantsPlants Can Absorb Nanoplastics, Causing Adverse Effects for Ecology, Food Safety Nanoplastics are easily absorbed by plants, which leads to stunted plant growth, low nutritional value, and health concerns for the whoever consumes the plants. By Aditi Murti
Plastic PollutionScientists Discover Microplastics in Sea Breeze for the First Time As many as 136,000 tons of microplastic could be blown ashore every year with sea breeze, scientists said. By Anubhuti Matta