New technology
Successful non-stick coating repels all bacteria
Researchers have created an optimal anti-stick layer that combines medical technology and the food industry to create a self-cleaning surface that repels even the most d…
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Life
The team turns plastic waste into acid that can generate electricity
The work of Nanyang University of Technology (Singapore) is expected to be a solution to the current problem of plastic waste in an environmentally friendly manner.
Environment
Plastic pollution kills half a million snails
Over half a million borrowed souls died after being trapped in plastic debris on two remote archipelagos, causing scientists to fear that death could be part of a global…
Discover science
The photo shook in Alaska
The heartbreaking image of young polar bears scrambling for plastic containers shows the dreadful human impact on the environment.
Environment
The ocean contains a huge amount of microscopic plastic
The number of microscopic plastics in the world's oceans is a million times larger than previously thought, according to a new study just published.
Environment
Trapping 'bubble' promises to solve the problem of plastic waste in the ocean
An interesting technology is being tested by Dutch scientists, using air bubbles to decompose plastic waste in the ocean.
Biology
Banana trees become a renewable source of bioplastics
Biodegradable 'plastic' bags made from a banana plant may sound a bit ... bananas, but some Australian researchers have found a way to do that and make it a public solut…
Scientific application
Vietnam produces biodegradable plastic bags into ... water
In less than 3 years, the bag will decompose into water and CO2, easily penetrating the soil, bringing nutrients to the plants.
Environment
Beautiful paving stones from plastic waste
Kazakh designer Enis Akiev has developed a method of turning single-use plastic packaging into tiles by simulating the organic process of rock formation.
Environment
Straws made from mango peelings are biodegradable
More than fifty million tons of mangoes are grown annually worldwide, but until now, their shells are often abandoned or used very rarely.
Environment
Bricks from plastic waste can be connected without mortar
A young Indian has found a way to replace traditional brick kilns by making bricks from plastic waste cheaper and without environmental pollution. Moreover, the bricks c…
Environment
Christmas sweaters are the culprit causing ocean pollution
Most Christmas sweaters are made from plastic and this has the potential to contribute to plastic pollution in the global oceans.
Health
Stop using plastic cups because BPA is more in the body than we think
BPA chemicals in plastics have long been known as a hormone disruptor that ranges from pregnancy abnormalities to cancer, diabetes and obesity.
Health
Using glass to change into plastic food containers should be noted to avoid poisoning the whole family
Overcoming the disadvantages of plastic and glass is an extremely safe and suitable choice for everyone to store food.
New technology
Turn discarded plastic bottles into chemical filters
In a world that seems to be engulfed in plastic bottles, recycling this waste into useful materials will reduce the impact on the environment.