Plastic Waste | Innovation News Network Science, Research & Innovation News Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 New study outlines helix framework approach to microplastic pollution /new-study-outlines-helix-framework-approach-to-microplastic-pollution/54588/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-study-outlines-helix-framework-approach-to-microplastic-pollution /new-study-outlines-helix-framework-approach-to-microplastic-pollution/54588/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:30 +0000 /?p=54588 The helix framework approach can manage the complexity of microplastic pollution through its five unique principles. Read more here.

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]]> /new-study-outlines-helix-framework-approach-to-microplastic-pollution/54588/feed/ 0 Harnessing the potential of mixed plastic waste through mechanical recycling /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:38:38 +0000 /?p=54373 Discover how mechanical recycling is transforming plastic waste into valuable products, driving sustainability, and reducing pollution.

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]]> /harnessing-the-potential-of-mixed-plastic-waste-through-mechanical-recycling/54373/feed/ 0 New project to implement circular system for reusable plastic packaging /new-project-to-implement-circular-system-for-reusable-plastic-packaging/54243/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-project-to-implement-circular-system-for-reusable-plastic-packaging /new-project-to-implement-circular-system-for-reusable-plastic-packaging/54243/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:44:55 +0000 /?p=54243 Buddie Pack will create reusable plastic packaging through a combination of social, technological, and economic innovations.

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]]> /new-project-to-implement-circular-system-for-reusable-plastic-packaging/54243/feed/ 0 Cascade recycling: The key to a circular economy for plastics /cascade-recycling-the-key-to-a-circular-economy-for-plastics/53958/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cascade-recycling-the-key-to-a-circular-economy-for-plastics /cascade-recycling-the-key-to-a-circular-economy-for-plastics/53958/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:12 +0000 /?p=53958 Could cascade recycling be the best method for creating a circular plastics economy? The Alliance to End Plastic Waste tells us more here.

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]]> /cascade-recycling-the-key-to-a-circular-economy-for-plastics/53958/feed/ 0 Why is ocean plastic waste still a growing problem despite global efforts? /why-is-ocean-plastic-waste-still-a-growing-problem-despite-global-efforts/50227/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-ocean-plastic-waste-still-a-growing-problem-despite-global-efforts /why-is-ocean-plastic-waste-still-a-growing-problem-despite-global-efforts/50227/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:56 +0000 /?p=50227 Jack Shaw, a seasoned writer and editor for Modded, delves into why ocean plastic waste persists despite global solutions to reverse it.

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]]> /why-is-ocean-plastic-waste-still-a-growing-problem-despite-global-efforts/50227/feed/ 0 US progress towards a circular economy for plastics revealed /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:02:50 +0000 /?p=54051 Explore how the U.S. Plastics Pact is advancing innovation and collaboration to achieve a sustainable circular economy for plastics.

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]]> /us-progress-towards-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-revealed/54051/feed/ 0 The future of plastic recycling: Pathways to circularity and net-zero emissions /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:49:53 +0000 /?p=53943 Plastics Europe discusses innovations in plastic recycling to achieve circular economy goals of the European Green Deal.

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]]> /the-future-of-plastic-recycling-pathways-to-circularity-and-net-zero/53943/feed/ 0 Transformative bioscience research provides tools for sustainable living /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:39:06 +0000 /?p=53899 Discover how the LIFE Research Institute at TUS advances bioscience research for global health and sustainability

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]]> /bioscience-research-provides-tools-for-sustainable-living/53899/feed/ 0 Savannah State University researchers investigate microplastics in coastal Georgia’s aquatic systems /savannah-state-university-researchers-investigate-microplastics-in-georgias-aquatic-systems/53662/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=savannah-state-university-researchers-investigate-microplastics-in-georgias-aquatic-systems /savannah-state-university-researchers-investigate-microplastics-in-georgias-aquatic-systems/53662/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:38:29 +0000 /?p=53662 Savannah State University tracks particulate, sediment, and fauna-associated microplastic distributions in Georgia’s aquatic environments.

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]]> /savannah-state-university-researchers-investigate-microplastics-in-georgias-aquatic-systems/53662/feed/ 0 Agro2Circular: A territorial circular solution for the upcycling of waste generated by the agrifood industry /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:16:58 +0000 /?p=53225 Learn how Agro2Circular upcycles agrifood waste, developing enzymatic recycling technology for complex plastics and organic waste

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]]> /agro2circular-a-territorial-circular-solution-for-the-upcycling-of-waste-generated-by-the-agrifood-industry/53225/feed/ 0 Plastic surge in North Pacific Garbage Patch alarms scientists /plastic-surge-in-north-pacific-garbage-patch-alarms-scientists/53077/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plastic-surge-in-north-pacific-garbage-patch-alarms-scientists /plastic-surge-in-north-pacific-garbage-patch-alarms-scientists/53077/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:05:50 +0000 /?p=53077 A study has revealed a disturbing acceleration in plastic pollution within the North Pacific Garbage Patch.

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]]> /plastic-surge-in-north-pacific-garbage-patch-alarms-scientists/53077/feed/ 0 Cellulose films: A game-changer for sustainable packaging /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:56:18 +0000 /?p=52647 Discover how the Films for Future (F3) project seeks to end packaging waste with sustainable cellulose-based films.

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]]> /cellulose-films-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-packaging/52647/feed/ 0 Government and business leaders come together to accelerate global climate action /government-and-business-leaders-come-together-to-accelerate-global-climate-action/52635/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=government-and-business-leaders-come-together-to-accelerate-global-climate-action /government-and-business-leaders-come-together-to-accelerate-global-climate-action/52635/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:38:11 +0000 /?p=52635 Governments and businesses joined discussions hosted by the UK government to galvanise global climate action ahead of COP29.

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]]> /government-and-business-leaders-come-together-to-accelerate-global-climate-action/52635/feed/ 0 Distribution and significance of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean /distribution-and-significance-of-microplastics-in-the-arctic-ocean/52507/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=distribution-and-significance-of-microplastics-in-the-arctic-ocean /distribution-and-significance-of-microplastics-in-the-arctic-ocean/52507/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:45:25 +0000 /?p=52507 Microplastics have reached even the remote Arctic Ocean, where they are found to be highly concentrated in Arctic sea ice.

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]]> /distribution-and-significance-of-microplastics-in-the-arctic-ocean/52507/feed/ 0 Database compiles thousands of contaminated substances in plastic products /database-compiles-thousands-of-contaminated-substances-in-plastic-products/52302/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=database-compiles-thousands-of-contaminated-substances-in-plastic-products /database-compiles-thousands-of-contaminated-substances-in-plastic-products/52302/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:07:57 +0000 /?p=52302 Plastic products contain a vast number of chemicals, some of which greatly impact the environment and human health. Read more here.

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]]> /database-compiles-thousands-of-contaminated-substances-in-plastic-products/52302/feed/ 0 New study finds UK is in favour of banning single-use packaging /new-study-finds-uk-is-in-favour-of-banning-single-use-packaging/52240/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-study-finds-uk-is-in-favour-of-banning-single-use-packaging /new-study-finds-uk-is-in-favour-of-banning-single-use-packaging/52240/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:12:46 +0000 /?p=52240 New research from City to Sea revealed 73% of the public wants to see the government take action against single-use plastics.

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]]> /new-study-finds-uk-is-in-favour-of-banning-single-use-packaging/52240/feed/ 0 BPF roadmap calls for urgent action on UK plastic waste recycling /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:20:07 +0000 /?p=52089 A new BPF Recycling Roadmap has been released, offering updated insights into the UK's plastic waste recycling targets and challenges.

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]]> /bpf-roadmap-calls-for-urgent-action-on-uk-plastic-waste-recycling/52089/feed/ 0 ZeroF Project hosts webinar on PFAS-free solutions for textiles and packaging /zerof-project-hosts-webinar-on-pfas-free-solutions-for-textiles-and-packaging/51895/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zerof-project-hosts-webinar-on-pfas-free-solutions-for-textiles-and-packaging /zerof-project-hosts-webinar-on-pfas-free-solutions-for-textiles-and-packaging/51895/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:37:00 +0000 /?p=51895 The ZeroF Project is hosting a stakeholder webinar to address the need for PFAS-free solutions in the textile and packaging industries.

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]]> /zerof-project-hosts-webinar-on-pfas-free-solutions-for-textiles-and-packaging/51895/feed/ 0 Rice University scientists engineer bacteria to break down PET plastic /scientists-engineer-bacteria-to-break-down-pet-plastic/51733/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scientists-engineer-bacteria-to-break-down-pet-plastic /scientists-engineer-bacteria-to-break-down-pet-plastic/51733/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:57:52 +0000 /?p=51733 Rice University researchers have developed a bioengineering method that can effectively break down PET plastic.

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]]> /scientists-engineer-bacteria-to-break-down-pet-plastic/51733/feed/ 0 Oxford University start-up’s ‘Atomic Scissors’ to combat plastic waste crisis /oxford-uni-start-ups-atomic-scissors-to-combat-plastic-waste/51578/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oxford-uni-start-ups-atomic-scissors-to-combat-plastic-waste /oxford-uni-start-ups-atomic-scissors-to-combat-plastic-waste/51578/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:25:08 +0000 /?p=51578 Repolywise has unveiled its groundbreaking technology, 'Atomic Scissors,' designed to tackle the global plastic waste crisis.

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