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9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
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World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
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Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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Videos Showing Massive Garbage Dump In Kasol Spark Outrage Online
Videos showing a massive garbage dump in a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol have ignited widespread outrage and intense online debate.
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How To Reduce Plastic Waste In Kitchen: 6 Easy Steps You Can Start Today
Want to make your kitchen eco-friendly? You do not need to throw everything out or become an environmental crusader overnight - just a few small changes can make a big difference.
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Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Why You Shouldn't Store Cooked Rice In Plastic Containers
Storing large amounts of cooked rice isn't uncommon, but according to the experts, it is a dangerous practice when it comes to your health. This is what you should know.
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"Zero Civic Sense": Plastic Waste, Gutka Stains At Indian Hill Station Infuriates Internet
The photo reveals gutka stains, empty plastic bottles, and snack packets scattered about, despite there being only around 100 tourists at the location.
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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94% Plastic Recycled In 4 Hours: Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method Powered By Air Moisture
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Cleaning Up Pristine Beaches Means Spotting Plastic Trash From Space
Plastics are ubiquitous in natural systems, and tiny pieces of the material have been found everywhere from the Arctic to the Mariana Trench.
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9 Clever Ways To Repurpose Plastic Bottles And Cut Down Kitchen Waste
With a dash of creativity, old plastic bottles can become practical, eco-friendly kitchen hacks that cut down waste, save money, and keep things efficient.
-
World Environment Day 2025: The Devastating Impact Of Plastic On Our Planet
World Environment Day 2025, hosted by the Republic of Korea, focuses on ending plastic pollution globally, highlighting its devastating impact on ecosystems.
-
Himachal's 'Return Your Trash' Scheme As Mountains Drown In Garbage
Plastic bags and bottles strewn everywhere, animals scavenging on dumped solid waste - the disturbing scene is not from a dumpsite but from a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol.
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Videos Showing Massive Garbage Dump In Kasol Spark Outrage Online
Videos showing a massive garbage dump in a forest in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol have ignited widespread outrage and intense online debate.
-
How To Reduce Plastic Waste In Kitchen: 6 Easy Steps You Can Start Today
Want to make your kitchen eco-friendly? You do not need to throw everything out or become an environmental crusader overnight - just a few small changes can make a big difference.
-
Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
-
80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Why You Shouldn't Store Cooked Rice In Plastic Containers
Storing large amounts of cooked rice isn't uncommon, but according to the experts, it is a dangerous practice when it comes to your health. This is what you should know.
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"Zero Civic Sense": Plastic Waste, Gutka Stains At Indian Hill Station Infuriates Internet
The photo reveals gutka stains, empty plastic bottles, and snack packets scattered about, despite there being only around 100 tourists at the location.
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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94% Plastic Recycled In 4 Hours: Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method Powered By Air Moisture
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Cleaning Up Pristine Beaches Means Spotting Plastic Trash From Space
Plastics are ubiquitous in natural systems, and tiny pieces of the material have been found everywhere from the Arctic to the Mariana Trench.
