Articles Tagged with ''nanoplastics''

PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.

 As these fertilizers break down, they don't just release nutrients. They also shed microplastics into the soil.

Hawai'i sits within the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, near the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch, making it a natural laboratory for studying plastic pollution solutions.

Forests might be acting as a sink for airborne microplastics, offering humanity yet another crucial service.

Two chemicals caused a concentration-dependent effect on shrimps' sperm, resulting in a decline of up to 60% in sperm count of those exposed to elevated levels of the chemicals.

International group is concerned that focusing too greatly on cleanup approaches will create more environmental risk, and be a distraction from the key priorities of the Plastic Treaty negotiations.

The study yielded encouraging findings on removing polystyrene and polymethyl methacrylate microplastics and nanoplastics.

By contrast, under its plan, the more than 500 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System would cut plastic use by 25% by the end of 2024.

With labeling of toxic chemicals, workers and communities throughout the plastic waste stream can be alerted when they need to take precautions.

To achieve its goals, HB 1085 engages several different government agencies and councils. After deliberating with industry groups, the bill also allows for differing implementation timelines.