Ocean Cleanup Sets Its Sights On World’s Most Polluted Rivers
After a year spent tackling the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Ocean Cleanup company sets its sights on the world’s 1000 most polluted rivers.
microplastics
New Process Turns Plastic Waste Into Hydrogen And Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers say they have found a way to convert most plastic waste into hydrogen and carbon nanotubes using microwaves.
Right To Repair Aims To End Tech “Throwaway Culture”
Right To Repair could end the “throwaway” culture that many around the world have adopted when it comes to consumer electronics.
30% Of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Washing Clothes, But This Company Has A Solution
The company has come up with a great way to significantly reduce the problem at the source, directly at the washing machine. Its solution is a new kind of smart filter that can either be integrated or added onto existing washing machines.
In Honolulu, An Ambitious Plastics Reduction Bill Is Moving Through City Council
Bill 40, an ambitious plastics reduction bill, is moving swiftly through Honolulu City Council, with wide bi-partisan support. Local activist groups, concerned citizens and tourists are excited to move this bill forward. Learn more about the bill and why it’s such an important opportunity for Oahu.
Researchers Find Microplatics At Bottom Of Mariana Trench, Plastic Cleanup Plan Hits Snag
The scourge of plastics in the ocean continues to threaten marine life. New research shows a high concentration in the deepest part of the ocean, and cleanup efforts have hit unexpected challenges.
Study: Corals Eat Plastic Debris Because It Tastes Good To Them
Rather than it simply being the case that corals eat tiny plastic debris because they mistake it for prey, chemical additives in the plastic may be acting as a feeding stimulant — making the plastic “taste good” — according to a new study from Duke University. As a reminder here, corals have no eyes, and aren’t thought to possess much of a visual system.
