Plastic is one of the most persistent pollutants on Earth — scientific studies have detected microplastics in human blood, while microplastic particles have been found in human lungs, intestines, and ...

Cleaning plastic containers in household dishwashers has been linked to both polluting wastewater and health issues. When these containers are cleaned, microplastics and nanoplastics are released ...

Plastics are becoming more present in the seas and oceans around the world. The Mediterranean—a semi-enclosed marine basin—is one of the seas that accumulates more plastic waste from the continent, a ...

A new research perspective highlights bamboo as a promising and sustainable alternative to traditional plastic materials, offering fresh hope in tackling one of the most pressing environmental issues ...

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss ...

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss ...