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Plastic
New study finds sunlight can recycle black plastic – here’s how
By
Victoria Heath
Nov 26, 2024
Black plastics have traditionally been far more difficult to recycle than others, but new study uses power of sunlight to change that
Can microbes save us from plastic pollution?
By
Victoria Heath
Oct 4, 2024
Robin Hanbury-Tenison on solving the plastics problem across the globe before we all end up as waste product
USA supports Global Plastics Treaty to reduce consumption
By
Victoria Heath
Aug 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?
Study finds microplastics in human testicles
By
Stuart Butler
May 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
By
Stuart Butler
May 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
By
Stuart Butler
Apr 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
By
Stuart Butler
Mar 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
By
Geographical Staff
Jan 30, 2024
Surfing environmentalists The Goat Surf Club head to Senegal to meet a unique campaigner and to catch some waves