New study finds hydrolysis prevents formation of PLA microplastics
According to a new meta-study report commissioned by Holland Bioplastics on the hydrolysis process and polylactic acid (PLA), the biobased…
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Earth Day 2024 theme announced as Planet vs. Plastics
earthday.org, the organiser of Earth Day, has presented the event's theme for 2024: Planet vs. Plastics. For the 54th edition…
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Signal: study finds bioplastics harm fish
A new study has revealed that biodegradable plastics (known as bioplastics) “may not be the silver bullet to plastic pollution”…
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UK government urged to mandate microplastic filters on washing machines
The UK government is being called upon to surpass California by mandating microplastic filters on washing machines. More than 171tn…
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Unpacking the environmental footprint of food packaging materials
In the bustling world of consumer goods, the profound environmental and health implications of the materials employed in food packaging…
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Addressing microplastic pollution: strategies for greener packaging
A report by PreScouter, a Chicago-based research intelligence firm, highlights the significant role the packaging sector plays in contributing to…
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Implications of food packaging microplastics being found in human veins
The research conducted by the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School shows two of the five microplastic polymer…
