In 2012, Federica Bertocchini made a fascinating discovery while tending to her honeybees in Santander, Spain. After removing worms from a honeycomb, she noticed that the plastic bag she placed them in was full of tiny holes. This led to her realization that the worms’ saliva had caused the plastic to degrade. Bertocchini’s discovery sparked …
For advocates of climate action and environmentalists, scientific consensus is often considered unquestionable. However, new findings have challenged one prevailing belief: the extent of plastic pollution in our oceans. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, it appears that the previous estimate of 8 million metric tons of plastic entering our …
Hollywood celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher have made substantial investments in a UK start-up that specializes in filtering microplastics from washing machines. Bristol-based tech company Matter has successfully raised $10 million (£7.86 million) to develop a gadget that can remove toxic particles from household washes. DiCaprio and Kutcher invested through their respective funds, Regeneration.VC …
If you’re feeling lazy or don’t have any groceries in your fridge, ordering takeout can be a convenient option. However, when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint and minimizing unnecessary plastic waste, there’s one item you should avoid – plastic cutlery. Plastic forks, knives, and spoons are often made with recyclable plastic, but that …
New York is taking a brave stance against Big Ketchup’s subpar product. I have numerous reasons to applaud this bold move. But it’s not about the environment—it’s about authenticity. As any scholar would know, the word “condiment” has roots in Latin, meaning “to pickle.” Therefore, ketchup, relying on a deceitful fruit posing as a vegetable, …
A recent study has raised concerns about microwaving plastic containers, especially when it comes to baby food. Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln discovered that heating plastic baby food containers in the microwave releases both micro- and nanoplastics. The study was conducted by Kazi Albab Hussain and his colleagues after Hussain observed that plastic baby …