The negative consequences of plastic are everywhere and affect everyone. Microplastics are now found throughout our bodies, ...

Many measures have been initiated to reduce plastic pollution in Norway. Only a few of them will lead to extensive change and cleanup, a new study shows. Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have ...

Agricultural waste is often seen as a disposal problem, but new research suggests it could be a powerful tool for climate change mitigation. A study published in Agricultural Ecology and Environment ...

A new study explores waste management systems and reveals that achieving zero waste leakage by 2030 is unlikely, potentially jeopardizing related Sustainable Development Goals. The authors emphasize ...

Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly way to transform discarded orange peels into a highly efficient ...

It takes 200 years for polyester clothing to break down meaning that every piece of polyester clothing ever made still exists today. Even for the most conscious consumers, it can be a challenge to ...

Bali is cleaning up its ocean of plastics. Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices into the tourism experience. As a top global destination, ...

If all goes according to plan, by the end of the year, some 170 countries will finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty to curtail plastic pollution. Its success will depend in no small part ...

A viral video reveals plastic waste inside elephant dung in Karnataka's Brahmagiri hills, raising concerns about pollution impacting wildlife habitats.