Facts About Plastic Pollution and Microplastics Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our ...

It’s unclear how long it will take for that plastic to completely biodegrade into its constituent molecules. Estimates range from 450 years to never. Plastic bottles choke the Cibeles fountain ...

Plastic is a hugely convenient material, but it doesn't decompose when it is thrown away. The problem of global plastic pollution will continue to grow unless something is done. There is growing ...

Stroll through the aisles of any Japanese conbini, or convenience store, and you’ll be struck by the staggering array of foods packed in plastics. It’s clear that treats, such as crisps and ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

And some plastics made of fossil fuels will biodegrade, while some plant-based “bioplastics” won’t. Biodegradable plastics have been around since the late 1980s. They initially were marketed ...

PLASTIC bottles are being carelessly discarded in many areas of Shimla, posing a serious threat to environment. These bottles ...