Tag: Plastics
The art of a plastics treaty: How sculptures, collages, and poetry have influenced global talks
The Thinker’s Burden is a powerful art installation that has been garnering attention since its creation on July…
Plastic’s Impact on Health Costs $1.5 Trillion Every Year, Report Warns : ScienceAlert
Plastic Pollution: A Global Health Crisis Costing Trillions A recent report published in The Lancet has shed light…
Who’s who at the plastics treaty talks, from delegates to lobbyists
The global plastics treaty negotiations have been a hot topic of discussion as delegates from around the world…
The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis that is threatening both the environment and human health. Since the…
Here’s what to watch for at this month’s global plastics treaty talks
Negotiators from over 170 countries have gathered in Geneva, Switzerland this week to resume discussions on the United…
Plastics production ‘a global threat’
Leading Scientists Call for Urgent Global Action on Plastic Pollution More than 60 leading scientists from around the…
Time to throw away the plastics in your kitchen?
Their research focuses on how different types, shapes, sizes, and concentrations of plastics can impact both human health…
Earth Action: Conduct a Plastics Inventory
Plastic pollution is a pressing issue that has far-reaching impacts on the environment, human health, and wildlife. From…
Recycled Materials Draw Attention to Ocean Plastics in Ana Brecevic’s Assemblages — Colossal
The impact of the climate crisis on our oceans is becoming increasingly apparent, with coral reefs bearing the…
A chemical in plastics is tied to heart disease deaths
Experts have long warned about the potential dangers of exposure to phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly found…
Is Advanced Recycling The Latest Plastics Industry Deception?
As the debate around advanced recycling continues, it is clear that there are significant challenges and limitations to…
Plastics companies know about chemical recycling’s shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution
The plastic industry has long touted recycling as a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. However, recent research…