Plastic


Inside this reaction vial, spotlit by concentrated sunlight, a piece of black polystyrene from a foam tray breaks down into a recyclable material.

New study finds sunlight can recycle black plastic – here’s how

ByVictoria HeathNov 26, 2024
Black plastics have traditionally been far more difficult to recycle than others, but new study uses power of sunlight to change that
Truck working in landfill with birds looking for food

Can microbes save us from plastic pollution?

ByVictoria HeathOct 4, 2024
Robin Hanbury-Tenison on solving the plastics problem across the globe before we all end up as waste product
Trash, plastic cups and plastic bags at the beach.

USA supports Global Plastics Treaty to reduce consumption

ByVictoria HeathAug 15, 2024
US to join countries including EU member states, Canada and Rwanda in plastic treaty to reduce global consumption – but is the treaty enough?
Microplastic in food

Study finds microplastics in human testicles

ByStuart ButlerMay 22, 2024
A study has discovered microplastics in every human testicle and scientists fear this might be impacting human reproductive health.
Earn money from recycling

Earn money from recycling

ByStuart ButlerMay 5, 2024
While we should all automatically be recycling, if you need a little more incentive then we explain how you can earn money from recycling.
Fears plastic can make cancer more aggressive

Fears plastic can make cancer more aggressive

ByStuart ButlerApr 30, 2024
New research suggests that microplastics can play an important role in the speed and aggressiveness of cancers in humans.
International Day of Zero Waste

International Day of Zero Waste

ByStuart ButlerMar 29, 2024
To encourage humanity to rethink how it deals with our mountains of waste March 30 marks the UN’s International Day of Zero Waste.
Better World: Plastic Man

Better World: Plastic Man

ByGeographical StaffJan 30, 2024
Surfing environmentalists The Goat Surf Club head to Senegal to meet a unique campaigner and to catch some waves