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Viruses can survive in water by ‘hitch-hiking’ on microplastics, new study finds
Microplastics are so small that they could potentially be ingested by someone swimming,’ says the lead researcher Viruses can survive and remain infectious by “hitch-hiking”
Just 20 companies are responsible for over half of ‘throwaway’ plastic waste, study says
LONDON — Just 20 companies are the source of more than half of single-use plastic items thrown away globally, according to a study that highlights
India is imposing a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws
India is set to impose a nationwide ban on plastic bags, cups and straws on Oct. 2, officials said, in its most sweeping measure yet
Just how bad is India’s plastic problem?
The Bommasandra-Jigani link road near Bengaluru’s Electronic City is dotted with sleek, glass-fronted offices of pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology companies. But swerve into one of
An Indian consumes 11kg plastic every year and an average American 109kg
Alchemy was the talk of the town in 15th century Europe. The who’s who of the scientific fraternity was hunched over tables trying to create
You Eat a Credit Card’s Worth of Plastic Every Week
Martin Wagner was annoyed that his colleagues were always talking about microplastics in the ocean. It was 2010 and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch had
5 Types of Bioplastics: Starch, Cellulose, Protein, Organic, Aliphatic Polyesters
BIOPLASTICS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PETROLEUM-BASED PLASTICS The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives
An underestimated threat: land-based pollution with microplastics
Tiny plastic particles also present a threat to creatures on land and may have damaging effects similar or even more problematic than in our oceans.
The negative environmental effects of plastic shopping bags
Introduction People use plastic bags to carry items like food and clothes, which are bought from shops. Plastic bags are commonly used, even though we
13 Bioplastic Innovations That Might Save the Environment
Bioplastic could be the solution to the growing accumulation of hydrocarbon-derived plastics. These 11 examples could be the future of plastic. With reports of growing
Dubai to charge 25fils on plastic bags in stores from July 1
The tariff at purchase applies to single-use plastic bags in all shops and restaurants Dubai: Single-use plastic bags will be charged 25fils at checkout counters
Could microplastics in human blood pose a health risk?
Scientists have been concerned about possible harm from microplastics for many years. In a new study, researchers developed a method of detecting microplastics in human
The accumulation of microplastic pollution in a commercially important fishing ground
The Irish Sea is an important area for Norway Lobster Nephrops norvegicus fisheries, which are the most valuable fishing resource in the UK. Norway lobster are known
The bug-wing nanotechnology that beats bacteria
Insect wings have nanometer-size structure that give them interesting properties – including being antibacterial. A team of Australian and Japanese researchers have figured out how to
The Future of Ocean Plastic Waste Detection
AZoCleantech speaks to Jenna Guffogg about their research on remote sensing and its use in coastal plastic waste. Guffogg talks about the extent of plastic waste in
Abu Dhabi: Single-use plastic bags to be banned effective from June 1, 2022
This is in line with efforts to reduce pollution and promote sustainability Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will ban the use of single-use plastic bags from
Civic body to take action against shopkeepers using plastic bags
The Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (MCYJ) will take action against shopkeepers, who are using the banned single-use plastic carry bags. Mayor Madan Chauhan and Commissioner of
Siliguri Municipal Corporation launches drive against use of plastic carry bags
The civic team visited stalls of fish, fruit and vegetables, grocery and stationery stores and seized over 40kg of packets. Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) on
States told to ready single-use plastic ban starting July 1
The prohibited plastic items include ear buds, flags, candy and ice-cream sticks, decorative thermocol, PVC banners less than 100 micron thick, stirrers, wrapping films, cups,
Plastic kills. Just ask the cows…
One thing that may astonish any new visitor to India is the sight of free-roaming cows. They go where they please. The holy cow, described
30-kg plastic can be found in every dead cow/buffalo in India
The problem with India is we have laws but we don’t implement them,” he said while interacting with walkers at KBR Park here as one
The Plastic cow project
What is a Plastic Cow? In India, one of the most striking images is the cow wandering on the road. In cities, towns and villages
Mumbai: Over Rs 5 crore collected in fines for plastic ban violation
For the first-time offenders, BMC imposed a Rs 5,000 fine and Rs 10,000 on the second-time defaulters. The state government has urged the citizens not
Tonnes of plastic waste in Hyderabad choking cows to death
Hyderabad: The city generates 4,500 metric tones of waste every day, of which 2,500 tones comprises plastic in the form of bottles and bags. According to
Plastic Pollution Is Killing India’s Sacred Cows
I grew up in the city of Hyderabad in southern India, one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. My favorite memories are of my
Pandemic overshadows plastic ban, civic body vows enforcement renewal
KSPCB submits action plan to GOI, new inclusions made under ban Chandana S., a resident of south Bengaluru, was buying groceries recently when she noticed
175 Countries Resolve to ‘End Plastic Pollution’. What Does It Mean for India?
A delegate poses near a monument by Canadian artist Benjamin von Wong, made with plastic waste, at the fifth UN Environment Assembly, Nairobi. Photo: Reuters/Monicah
Protest against Ludhiana Municipal Corporation for not enforcing ban on plastic bags
Ludhiana, March 4 Members of the Action Group Against Plastic Pollution (AGAPP) in collaboration with Sahanu Jain from Eco Mela, a city-based NGO, held their
Plastic planet: How tiny plastic particles are polluting our soil
The millions of tons of plastic swirling around the world’s oceans have garnered a lot of media attention recently. But plastic pollution arguably poses a
List of all single-use plastic items to be banned from July 2022
New Delhi, Aug 28: In line with the clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government has banned the use of select
Single-use plastic items to be prohibited from July 1, 2022: Govt
The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of following single-use plastic, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from July