plastics

First assessment published of planetary boundary related to “novel entities”

Many marine sites that are important for conserving biodiversity are developing high concentrations of plastic

How to develop an analytical testing strategy to narrow sources of contamination in plastics, raw materials, and final products

These findings challenge the paradigm that CDA-based materials persist in the ocean for decades

Researchers found that people with inflammatory bowel disease have more microplastics in their feces than healthy controls

There are few studies into the production of plastics and how that can impact the climate and air quality

The world must transform plastic use from linear to circular

This procedure is operationally simple and environmentally friendly from the viewpoint of chemical recycling

With environmental concerns top of mind, new approaches and initiatives are helping laboratories manage waste more efficiently

Across the sampled birds, up to 52 percent ate plastic and accumulated the plastic’s chemical components in their bodies