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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 amounts of plastic accumulating in the Earth’s oceans, not to mention landfills, there is a real need for some form of biodegradable alternative. This is where bioplastics come into their own. Since they …
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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 in all stores in Dubai from July 1 onwards, The Executive Council tweeted on Monday. The move comes “to limit single-use bags to enhance environmental sustainability”, it said. Restaurants, pharmacies …
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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 blood. The scientists found microparticles of four common plastics in blood samples from 17 out of 22 healthy adults. Further research could determine whether microplastics in the blood will impact …
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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 to ingest microplastic pollution present in the sediment and have displayed reduced body mass when exposed to microplastic pollution. Here, we identified microplastic pollution in the Irish Sea fishing grounds …
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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 apply this property to plastic, paving the way for antibiotic-free antibacterial food containers. The research leans on a decade of bio-inspired research on self-cleaning surfaces. Researchers have known for a while that …
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 beach areas and how satellite imaging will improve the ability to track and remove it. How did you begin your research into remote sensing and coastal plastic waste? Initially, there were two …
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 June 2022, the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Wednesday. The ban is based on the EAD’s integrated single-use plastic policy, which was introduced in 2020. As part of …
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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 the MCYJ Dhirendra Khadgata have asked the officials concerned to start a drive soon in all 22 wards of the MCYJ, so that no shopkeeper, especially street vendors and hawkers, …
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