Environment
Plastics are toxic to marine ecosystems
Recent research by British scientists shows that plastic waste of small size will become a threat to the biodiversity of the marine environment.
Plastic Waste
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Environment
Bali tourist island also has a headache because of plastic waste
The Indonesian Forest Service spokesman, Suratman, said the country's famous tourist island,
Environment
Plastic waste alarm in the Pacific
Environmentalists who conducted a sea expedition in early 2012 said plastic waste in the Pacific is growing more and more than they previously thought. According to CNN,…
Environment
Turn plastic waste into a racing car
After being used, pieces of plastic waste can be recycled to become materials for racing production, US scientists claim. New Scientist said recently that Oak Ridge Nati…
Environment
Plastic bottles - gold mines in Taiwan
Plastic bottles on Taiwan island will turn into wigs, clothes, blankets and even the whole building.
Environment
A simple way to block plastic waste from flowing into the sea
Every minute, 15 tons of plastic waste is dumped into the sea. To contribute to the fight against pollution, a Canadian business partnered with three young Dutch girls t…
Photo library
See the beautiful nature peaceful on Earth Day
Images selected by National Geographic magazine to celebrate Earth Day 22/4 as a reminder to love and protect the green planet.
Videos
Video: Garbage covering the canals in the Cambodian capital
The video from the unmanned aircraft shows that plastic waste covered the canal system in Phnom Penh.
Scientific works
Philippines uses plastic waste as construction materials
A factory in the town of Teresa, in the Philippine province of Rizal, has found a new way to regenerate waste plastics. Plastics are materials that cannot be decomposed…
Science invention
6th grade student invented robot
Designed with the function of hunting plastic trash, robot of 6th grade student Anna Du has just reached the final round of the science creativity competition in the US.
Science invention
The end of the era of plastic garbage is probably coming soon, thanks to this invention
Despite great efforts, it seems that the amount of human waste each year still doesn't tend to decrease.
New technology
Unique cups can be eaten
Ong Tek Tjan (Indonesia) recently started selling ice cream in cups that people can eat afterwards instead of throwing away.
New technology
The technology turns plastic waste into edible fungus
An international team of researchers has found a way to turn plastic waste into safe food through two specialized plastic molds.
New technology
Singapore produces super light materials from plastic waste
Singapore researchers are filing a patent application for a new lightweight, heat-resistant, lightweight material made from recycled plastic.