Yes we are feeding millions of microplastics to our babies
New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship …
Plastic Pollution
Samsung introduces E-catalogue To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint
South Korean Tech giant Samsung has taken a step towards the environment by reducing usage of printed brochures with the launch of an interactive e-catalogue. …
Dettol is Now More Greener, Launches Handwash Made from 100 % Recycled Plastic
The leading germ protection brand Dettol has announced the launch of its Dettol Handwash’s protection from 100 illness causing germs in a new 100 % …
End of plastic pollution? Researchers yielded insight into the workings of plastic-eating enzymes
The end of plastic pollution seems to be closers, as collaboration of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s NREL, the University of Portsmouth in …
Naval Base in Kochi gets Environment Friendly with new Plastic Waste Handling Facility
The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC) Vice Admiral Anil K Chawla, PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, ADC inaugurated a Plastic Waste Handling Facility at …
Tyre industry pushes back against evidence of plastic pollution
A growing body of scientific research linking tyre wear to microplastic pollution, as well as increasing scrutiny from lawmakers in the European Union (EU), has …
Amazon, Flipkart need to establish system for collecting plastic waste: CPCB to NGT
E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart need to fulfil their extended producer responsibility under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and need to establish a system …
Researchers finds ‘plastic-eating’ bacteria from the wetlands of Greater Noida
Researchers have discovered two strains of ‘plastic-eating’ bacteria from the wetlands of Greater Noida, an advance that may lead to eco-friendly alternative clean-up methods for …
Otago abandons disposable cups at Dunedin campus
Based on New Zealand’s unique cultural value of Kaitiakitanga, which literally translates into care for the world around us for future generations, three cafés on …
Scientists finds way to create Renewable energy from recycled plastics
Scientists have found a way to recycle plastics to create high value materials such as carbon nanotubes, which can not only conduct heat and electricity …