material of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids
eff.org Oct 19
Anti License Plate Reader (ALPR) Frame: Make a statement on the road with this EFF license plate frame. Featuring the message “I Do Not Consent to the Tracking ...
shopeff.org/products/no-tracking-license-plate-frame
Costa Rica’s Trash Problem Begins in Our Own Neighborhoods: From discarded plastic bottles to littered streets, one longtime resident reflects on Costa ...
ticotimes.net/2026/10/13/costa-rica-trash-problem-littering-plastic-waste
Zimmermann in Lahnstein: Plastic parts around recycling center: Authorities were on site
rhein-zeitung.de/lokales/rhein-lahn-zeitung/plastikteile-rund-um-recyclinghof-behoerde-war-vor-ort_arid-4162072.html
Native Americans began playing lacrosse as a spiritual and social activity more than 1,000 years ago. Their lacrosse sticks were made of wood and had sacred ... Show more
Olive Press News Spain Oct 08
Marbella’s leading Brazilian butt lift doctor is murdered in his own clinic: What we know so far about his grisly death
theolivepress.es/spain-news/2026/10/08/marbella-plastic-surgeon-shooting-marbella/
‘We live in the Plastic Age’ – Eastbourne volunteer looking to inspire next generation to help clean up our coastline
Full story: sussexexpress.co.uk
Olive Press News Spain Oct 07
Dr Alexander Aslani, the founder and owner of the specialist Cirumed Clinic in Marbella, has been named locally as the victim of Wednesday evening’s horror ... Show more
theolivepress.es
theolivepress.es
Federal government plans plastic tax from July 2027 | LUDWIGSBURG24: Ludwigsburg
ludwigsburg24.com/bundesregierung-plant-plastiksteuer-ab-juli-2027/
Cycle of horror: Plastic waste exported to Turkey ends up on our plates: Last year, the EU shipped more than 500,000 tons of plastic waste to Turkey. There ...
diepresse.com/41269689/kreislauf-des-grauens-der-in-die-tuerkei-exportierte-plastikmuell-auf
The Drive Sep 22
Nissan Is Done With Piano Black Plastic and Chrome. Consumers Are Sick of Fingerprints
thedrive.com/news/nissan-is-done-with-piano-black-plastic-and-chrome-consumers-are-sick-of-fingerprints
In Ghana, social enterprise Mckingtorch Africa is turning discarded plastic into durable desks for students, helping tackle both plastic waste and a shortage ... Show more
Truckee River microplastics rise nearly tenfold during high spring flows: The ubiquitous plastics of modern life are degrading into tiny fragments and littering ...
phys.org/news/2026-09-truckee-river-microplastics-tenfold-high.html
We Tested 48 Baby Foods for Heavy Metals and Microplastics: Many baby foods from Gerber, Happy Baby, and more had low levels of heavy metals ...
consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-food/baby-foods-heavy-metals-microplastics-testing-a5925463846/
Ditch the plastic: 7 sustainable swaps for you and the planet: Worried about microplastics? Small changes in the kitchen, wardrobe and daily habits can cut down ...
which.co.uk/news/article/ditch-the-plastic-sustainable-swaps-for-you-and-the-planet-aaXOr8T4wJeV
4,000 pounds of waste removed from Port of Spain foreshore - CNC3: Approximately 4,000 pounds of waste was removed from the Port of Spain foreshore during this ...
cnc3.co.tt/4000-pounds-of-waste-removed-from-port-of-spain-foreshore/
Join us in calling on parent company General Mills to reduce exposure to risky plastic chemicals across Annie's and all their brands ... Show more
General Mills: Get phthalates out of Annie’s products
General Mills: Get phthalates out of Annie’s products
'Pac-Man' enzyme breaks down bioplastics and penicillin in laboratory tests
phys.org/news/2026-09-pac-enzyme-bioplastics-penicillin-laboratory.html
Bio-based plastic turns into fertilizer after use: Plastic waste is one of the world's fastest-growing environmental problems. According to the Organization ...
phys.org/news/2026-09-bio-based-plastic-fertilizer.html
Takeaway cups may be releasing microplastics into your coffee: Single-use paper cups used for takeout coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-takeaway-cups-microplastics-coffee.html
news.uq.edu.au Aug 27
Takeaway cups release microplastics into your coffee : Single-use paper cups used for takeaway coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic ...
news.uq.edu.au/2026-08-takeaway-cups-release-microplastics-your-coffee
pubs.acs.org Aug 30
A study found single-use paper cups release millions of micro- and nanoplastic particles when exposed to hot water, with biodegradable PLA-lined cups releasing ...
pubs.acs.org/afsthl/article-abstract/doi/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.6c00541/5328286/Release-of-Nanoplastic-and-Microplastic-from
The Best Dog Poop Bags, Dispensers, and Bag Holders: Picking up poop gets less unpleasant when you’re ready with the right gear.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-poop-bags/
Microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, placentas, and tumors. Federal agencies have committed $144 million to study them ... Show more
Here’s How Scientists Turned Plastic Bottles Into Nutritious Cookies: By using microbes to break down plastic, and baker's yeast to introduce vanilla flavor ...
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2026/08/24/cookies-made-from-plastic-bottles-could-ease-food-shortages-feed-nasa-crews-in-space/
Glass bottles vs. plastic bottles: Which contains more microplastics?: A French study has found that water from glass bottles contains more microplastics ...
nzz.ch/wissenschaft/glasflaschen-vs-plastikflaschen-worin-steckt-mehr-mikroplastik-ld.10018695
With bamboo-based products on the rise, we wanted to see how they compared to their plastic and paper counterparts. We went to Taiwan and China for a ... Show more
Engineered yeasts help turn PET plastic and crop waste into protein-rich cookies: Plastic might be the last ingredient you would ever add to a cookie recipe ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-yeasts-pet-plastic-crop-protein.html
Researchers in the US are turning plastic waste into something you might not expect: 3D-printed biscuits.
The experimental snacks could offer a new way to ... Show more
A Costa Rica beach is becoming the final stop for tons of garbage flowing out of the Central Valley.
At Guacalillo Beach in Puntarenas, plastic bottles, shoes ... Show more
ticotimes.net
ticotimes.net
Swarms of tiny robots remove microplastics from soil and water: Microplastics, which are plastic particles under 5 millimeters, are a major and growing threat in ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-swarms-tiny-robots-microplastics-soil.html
The Kitchn Aug 19
Why You Should Throw Away Your Melamine Sponges, According to a Study: After a study found how many trillions of microplastics are shed from using melamine ...
thekitchn.com/melamine-sponge-microplastics-study-results-23838843
Is there plastic in your tea?: Tea bags can be a source of microplastics - even those that use plant-based materials such as PLA. Find out which tea bags are ...
which.co.uk/news/article/is-there-plastic-in-your-tea-aIY8X5t1gpcm
This is what's actually in your bottled water after its been left in a hot car for a day
sciencefocus.com/science/water-bottle-hot-safety
Liver disease: Common microplastic may increase risk: Polyethylene, a widely used microplastic, may increase the risk of fatty liver disease ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/common-packaging-microplastic-may-worsen-fatty-liver-damage-mouse-study
Nature's original bioplastic may have fed animals for hundreds of millions of years
phys.org/news/2026-08-nature-bioplastic-fed-animals-hundreds.html
CyberNews Aug 07
At DEF CON, a badge is never just a piece of plastic. Welcome to #Badgelife .
We met a young attendee who has collected around 40 different badges and is actively ... Show more
Amid heavy rains in Sharjah, police personnel stepped in to remove plastic road barriers that had become slippery and hazardous ... Show more
Best Products Aug 14
25 Eco-Friendly Products That Make for a Greener Day: These eco-friendly products make stellar gift ideas for moms, girlfriends, and family members ...
bestproducts.com/home/decor/g1435/eco-friendly-products/
Best Products Aug 12
45 Best Organization Products to Help Get Your Home (and Life) in Order: We found the best home organization products on Amazon, from shoe racks to kitchen ...
bestproducts.com/home/cleaning-organizing/g62043864/best-organization-products/
sciencealert.com Aug 11
A Common Cholesterol Treatment May Also Remove PFAS And Microplastics From Blood: A filter used to clear excess fats from the blood of people with cardiovascular ...
sciencealert.com/a-common-cholesterol-treatment-may-also-remove-pfas-and-microplastics-from-blood
The plastic spoon test: Are you a boomer or not?: Do you choose the plastic spoon or the wooden spatula at the ice cream parlor? Are you a boomer or not? And ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/der-plastikloeffel-test-sind-sie-ein-boomer-oder-nicht-accg-201092364.html
Turning one of the world's most difficult plastics into premium lubricant: Virginia Tech chemist and chemical engineer Guoliang "Greg" Liu and his ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-world-difficult-plastics-premium-lubricant.html
htmedia.page.link Aug 11
Pan masala packaging gets stricter: FSSAI bans plastic, aluminium foil; permits paper, tin or glass
livemint.com/news/india/pan-masala-packaging-gets-stricter-fssai-bans-plastic-aluminium-foil-permits-paper-tin-or-glass-11786459972275.html
Bioplastic burns: Fire brigade in major operation at Pferdsfeld industrial park: A major operation on Sunday morning brought fire brigades from the VG Nahe-Glan ...
rhein-zeitung.de/lokales/oeffentlicher-anzeiger/feuerwehr-bei-grosseinsatz-im-gewerbepark-pferdsfeld_arid-4146235.html
Microplastics: Researchers investigate mountain bike trails near Lichtenfels for microplastics
mainpost.de/obermain/lichtenfels/mikroplastik-forschende-untersuchen-mountainbike-trails-bei-lichtenfels-auf-mikroplastik-114899338
Neuss State Garden Show: First dismantling begins after the shooting festival: The popular flower arrangement in front of Neuss Town Hall will disappear forever ...
rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/neuss/neuss-laga-erster-abbau-startet-nach-schuetzenfest_aid-152571377
sciencealert.com Aug 02
'Most Isolated Environments': Microplastics Are Finding Their Way Down to Deep-Sea Hydrothermal Vents
sciencealert.com/most-isolated-environments-microplastics-are-finding-their-way-down-to-deep-sea-hydrothermal-vents
‘Living plastic’ can break down in just 6 days: Scientists have created a plastic that is capable of self-destruction, degrading quickly without producing any ...
theweek.com/environment/living-plastic-degradable-self-destruct-no-microplastics
Scientists stumped to find clearing cholesterol from blood also removes forever chemicals from body
independent.co.uk/news/science/microplastic-forever-chemical-blood-cholesterol-removal-b3026924.html
Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see March's latest food and toy safety alerts
which.co.uk/news/article/the-latest-product-recalls-from-which-a3wvq1N4wOPE
Palatinate: Many storks are dying because of plastic waste and rubber bands in fields
swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/ludwigshafen/plastikringe-und-gummis-gefaehrden-stoerche-in-pfalz-100.html
On Monday afternoon, 100 lucky fans played with Olivia Rodrigo. These Olivia Rodrigos, however, are only about one-inch tall and made of plastic — the pièce de ... Show more
iop.uva.nl Jul 29
Silk-inspired ‘plantymers’ as a biodegradable plastic - IoP: What if we could make plastic from plants? A team of researchers from the Netherlands and China ...
iop.uva.nl/content/news/2026/07/silk-inspired-plantymers-as-a-biodegradable-plastic.html
sciencealert.com Aug 01
New Evidence That Microplastics Can Cross Placental Barrier And Alter Hormone Production
sciencealert.com/new-evidence-that-microplastics-can-cross-placental-barrier-and-alter-hormone-production
When 3-month-old Clara was bitten by the family dog, she experienced significant trauma to her skull, face, scalp and ear ... Show more
The Minimal Phone 2 looks dramatically better than the original, and I’m genuinely here for it
digitaltrends.com/phones/the-minimal-phone-2-looks-dramatically-better-than-the-original-and-im-genuinely-here-for-it/
On Monday, as students and activists attempted to march to the Indian Parliament, police resorted to firing tear gas and beating protesters with sticks and ... Show more
Anurag Kashyap speaks out against police action in CJP protest: 'You have to sell your soul'
Anurag Kashyap speaks out against police action in CJP protest: 'You have to sell your soul'
Huge River Tyne plastic pellet spill response has 'not met community expectations' - shipping firm statement
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/huge-river-tyne-plastic-pellet-34359036
Organic fruit puree recalled because packaging defect can leave plastic in food: PT Organics recalled Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry ...
kansascity.com/news/recalls/article316625568.html
SciTechDaily Jul 29
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Clean Hydrogen Fuel: The advance could provide a scalable route to clean energy while making plastic recycling more effective.
scitechdaily.com/scientists-turn-plastic-waste-into-clean-hydrogen-fuel/
OpinionCrocodile regurgitates plastic: More consideration and safety for the animals at the Wilhelma Zoo
stuttgarter-zeitung.de/lokales/stuttgart/krokodil-wuergt-plastik-aus-mehr-ruecksicht-und-sicherheit-fuer-die-tiere-in-der-wilhelma-79301683.html
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seriouseats.com Jul 17
I tested a titanium cutting board to see if it could measure up to wood and plastic versions. Link in the comments below ⬇️www.seriouseats.com/titanium-cutting-board-review-12003725?taid=6a5a3574f9f08f0001e8f2af
Company closures in the Ore Mountains: Another corporation shuts down plant in Burkhardtsdorf
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Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn't think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic ... Show more
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Dramas in the nest: Plastic waste becomes a death trap for young storks: One animal euthanized, second in distress
ejz.de/lokales/plastikmuell-fuer-jungstoerche-todesfalle-tier-eingeschlaefe-id528670.html
The Kitchn Jul 10
How to Store Watermelon a Better Way (It Makes a Huge Difference): Doesn’t get soggy.
thekitchn.com/storing-watermelon-in-plastic-pitcher-23789755
Best Products Jul 13
45 Best Organization Products to Help Get Your Home (and Life) in Order: We found the best home organization products on Amazon, from shoe racks to kitchen ...
bestproducts.com/home/cleaning-organizing/g62043864/best-organization-products/
OpinionThe Quiet Rise of the Plastics Crisis: How to Counter an Insidious Global Threat: How to counter an insidious global threat.
foreignaffairs.com/world/quiet-rise-plastics-crisis
STAT Jul 14
FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of, says former agency scientist
statnews.com/2026/07/14/zyn-nicotine-pouches-fda-approval-microplastic-risk/
