Uttarakhand, with its fragile Himalayan ecosystems, spiritual pilgrimage sites, and booming tourism, faces a critical need for sustainable plastic waste management. Why sustainability matters ...

Plastic pills The bacteria Escherichia coli or E.coli, common in the gut microbiome, can be used to break down plastic into paracetamol, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemistry.

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug ...

Novoloop recently raised a $21 million Series B to begin building its first commercial scale plastic upcycling plant.

New evidence map shows normal use of plastic packaging contaminates food with micro- and nanoplastics by Food Packaging Forum Foundation ...

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A popular influencer died hours after undergoing a recent plastic surgery in Turkey, according to numerous reports. Ana Bárbara Buhr Buldrini, 31, suffered cardiac arrest and died at Tusa ...

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Discover how plastic packaging contaminates food with microplastics, posing health risks. Learn steps to reduce exposure and advocate for systemic change.

A man who was abandoned in a plastic bag as a newborn has been reunited with his birth family after 40 years.

A new French study reveals drinks in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic, tracing sources to painted metal caps.