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4 giorni fa · Earth. Environment. May 24, 2024. Editors' notes. Ambitious targets are needed to end ocean plastic pollution by 2100, analysis finds. by Alex Epshtein, Imperial College London. The biological...
3 giorni fa · Failing to address the “Planet vs. Plastics” theme could have severe consequences for both human health and the environment. The crisis is aggravated by the annual production of more than 380 million tons of plastics leading to pollution, poor recycling rates, and environmental contamination. If this issue caused by the “fast fashion ...
2 giorni fa · Primary microplastics include any plastic fragments or particles that are already 5.0 mm in size or less before entering the environment. [5] These include microfibers from clothing, microbeads, plastic glitter [6] and plastic pellets (also known as nurdles).
5 giorni fa · The enzyme Goddard’s lab is working with evolved within the bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis, which breaks down PET plastics in nature. It was discovered by a team of Japanese scientists outside a landfill and reported in Science in 2016. Since then, scientists have been scrambling to discover and engineer similar enzymes that can biodegrade ...
3 giorni fa · How did the invention of plastic reshape our material world? Starting with celluloid in 1869, this transformative substance has evolved from a simple ivory substitute to a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. This article travels through time to chart this evolution and the profound impact of plastic on today's world.
5 giorni fa · Microplastics, small pieces of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, that occur in the environment as a consequence of plastic pollution. Microplastics are present in a variety of products, including cosmetics, plastic bags, and bottles.
4 giorni fa · Overall, plastic pollution is hurting our planet every day. But the world is trying to help fix the problem, including small cities like Ames. People have found ways to change plastic, whether it be things like recycling, or creating something new out of it.
