Scientists discover fastest degrading bioplastic in seawater
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the United States have developed a bioplastic that degrades 15 times faster than traditional plastics in seawater.
Indoor air pollutants could have an impact on creativity
Air quality in the office may affect our level of creativity at work, scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found.
Scientists achieve 98%+ efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of Missouri, USA, have developed a sustainable solvent that removes over 98% of nanoplastics from water, effective in both fresh and saltwater.
Abrasion emissions from trains are significant
Researchers at Graz University of Technology in Austria have found significant non-exhaust emissions from rail transport affecting air quality and soil pollution.
Study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners
University of Florida researchers have found that artificial sweetener sucralose can increase freshwater cyanobacteria populations and cause them to crash.
Surprisingly high levels of toxic gas found in Louisiana
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the USA found ethylene oxide levels in Louisiana significantly higher than EPA estimates, posing increased cancer risks for nearby residents.
Electric off-roader can float on water for 30 mins, navigating at 3km/h
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Bit by bit, microplastics from tyres are polluting our waterways
From Griffith University 07/09/23 Urban stormwater particles from tyre wear were the most prevalent microplastic a new Griffith-led study has found. Published in Environmental Science & Technology, the study showed that in stormwater runoff during rain approximately 19 out of every 20 microplastics collected were tyre wear particles with anywhere from 2 to 59 particles […]
Plastic peril: The chemical in your tupperware disrupts pregnancy in mice
From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 05/09/23 We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, and toys. Specifically, di-isononyl phthalate is inevitably becoming a part of our lives. Unfortunately, the impact of DiNP on the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy is largely unknown. […]