plastic pollution

Galapagos Islands on track to combat plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is one of the most concerning environmental issues in many countries, like Ecuador, which has planned to clean up the plastic from the Galapagos Islands and they are succeeding. Galapagos Guardians is a project dedicated to preserving...

Bali in crisis: plastic pollution threatens its beaches and communities.

The tropical paradise of Bali, with its iconic white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, is facing a serious environmental crisis. Plastic pollution has become a global issue reaching alarming levels on this Indonesian island, putting its ecosystems, economy, and...

Innovative: They created a filter with squid bone and cotton to remove microplastics.

Chinese scientists have taken a step further in the fight against microplastics. They have created a **filter with squid bone and cotton** that promises to eliminate 99.9% of this material. The **plastic pollution** is a global problem that directly affects...

Microplastics detected in endangered dolphins

Scientists from the city of Mar del Plata have confirmed a significant finding: the presence of microplastics in endangered dolphins. The discovery was made by the research group "Marine Mammals," composed of professionals from the Institute of Marine and Coastal...

Microplastics found in tea bags

A study conducted by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) detected the presence of microplastics in tea bags. They were found in commercial ones made with polymers. Apparently, these "release" millions of microplastics and nanoplastics in each infusion. The danger of...

The Ocean Cleanup and Coldplay renew their collaboration to remove plastic from the oceans.

Following the success of the Interceptor 005 in Malaysia, supported by Coldplay and christened as 'Neon Moon I', we will now deploy a second Interceptor, currently in assembly, destined for the Cisadane River in Jakarta, Indonesia: the Interceptor 020,...

Solution to the plastic problem: can a treaty achieve it?

After two years of negotiations, representatives from about 175 countries gather in Busan, South Korea, to finalize a global agreement binding to limit the problem of plastic pollution. This final round of negotiations takes place from November 25 to December...

Negotiations begin for a global treaty against plastic pollution

A global treaty against plastic pollution is possible. This week, the final round of discussions on the topic began in Busan, South Korea. More than 170 countries are gathered for the fifth time to sign a legally binding global agreement...

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...

No more plastic: France wants to ban bottled water

A novel proposal related to the reduction of plastic is circulating in France. It is about banning bottled water, as long as it is small in size. The deputy Pierre Cazeneuve, from President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party, presented a...

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Report in Mar del Plata: a mega real estate project will be developed next to a nature reserve

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