microplastics

Microplastics: why they are in the body and how to avoid them

There is no way to avoid microplastics from reaching the human body. Whether it's in food and its packaging, in our homes, furniture, and clothing, or even in our environment. Plastics also affect our health in ways we are just...

Biodegradable sponge created in China removes 99.8% of microplastics from water

Microplastic pollution has been identified as one of the most serious environmental threats. However, a recent breakthrough by Chinese scientists could change this situation. A team of researchers from Wuhan University in China has developed a biodegradable sponge capable...

100% biodegradable: First plastic created to completely decompose in the ocean

A team of Japanese scientists has created what until recently seemed impossible: 100% biodegradable plastic. It is a material that completely decomposes in the sea within a few hours. Moreover, it is as resistant as conventional plastics. The still experimental...

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Rafaela becomes a city free from noisy fireworks for inclusive celebrations

The municipal government of Rafaela has once again launched the awareness campaign framed within Ordinance No. 5,081 of 2016,...