plastic pollution

plastic pollution

Over time, plastic breaks down into tiny micro plastics and even smaller nanoplastics, the latter being less than 100 nanometres (nm) in size. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Nano plastic from teabags causing health hazards

Study says plastic teabags release microscopic particles into tea.
04 Oct 2019 10:12 AM
During floods and landslides in August 2019, two villages were completely destroyed killing several people. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Protect the Western Ghats to tackle floods

India must stop deforesting its mountains if it wants to fight floods.
23 Sep 2019 4:07 PM
Bleaching occurs when stressed corals release algae that provide them with vital nutrients. (Photo: AFP)

Heat wave from Pacific Ocean poses threat to Hawaiian corals

Lingering Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii coral.
23 Sep 2019 1:11 PM
A landmark UN report to be unveiled next week will warn global warming and pollution are ravaging Earth's oceans and icy regions in ways that could unleash misery on a global scale. (Photo: AFP)

Thousands of activists conduct mass cleanup of world’s beaches

Environmental activists pluck plastic from world's beaches on mass cleanup day.
22 Sep 2019 12:53 PM
Green beauty is a fashionable term to use, but not everyone knows the real meaning behind it. (Photo: Instagram)

Make your beauty routine eco-friendly with these tips

Refillable containers, green beauty and ‘naked’ products are revolutionising the beauty industry.
16 Sep 2019 6:46 PM
The presence of microplastics in the soil could cause long term damage to the worms and the soil quality. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Microplastics are inhibiting earthworm growth, degrading agricultural soil

A study shows that the presence of microplastics in soil is not allowing worms to thrive, thus reducing soil quality.
12 Sep 2019 12:25 PM
The research highlighted the current difficulty in detecting the presence of nano and microplastics in treatment systems. (Photo: ANI)

Microplastics have catastrophic impact on marine life

Microplastics turning to be major environmental challenge: study.
10 Sep 2019 10:03 AM
In 2005, Israel's environmental protection ministry launched a programme offering local councils incentives for proven results in cleaning their beaches. (Photo: AFP)

Israel remains hooked on plastic despite measures by environmental activist

Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic.
22 Aug 2019 9:38 AM
Compared to a baseline of plastic debris on beaches, the plastic we found in these turtles suggests they favour threads and sheets that are black, clear or green. (Photo: ANI)

Green turtles now surviving on plastic that resembles their natural diet

Studies reveal that green turtles eat plastic that looks like their food.
13 Aug 2019 9:30 AM
Plastic in the sea, rivers and other waterways is a problem around the globe, causing harm to marine ecosystems. (Photo: AFP)

Amsterdam starts new tourist activity of fishing out plastic

Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises.
27 Jul 2019 4:15 PM
The Plastic Whale tours are part of a growing trend, with Amsterdam authorities separately launching a series of initiatives to direct tourists to alternative activities and ease the pressure on the top sites. (Photo: AFP)

Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruise allows you to take care of the environment?

Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises.
26 Jul 2019 11:04 AM
Plant-based plastics, especially varieties made from sugar cane, are starting to seep into the mainstream as companies try to res-pond to consumers who are increasingly angry about the ecologically devastating impact of plastics.

Sawdust bottles might be an answer to plastic problem

Coca-Cola rolled out its so-called plantbottle in 2009, but it’s still 70% petroleum based.
23 Jul 2019 6:38 AM
From right to left-Samir Pathak, Corporate Affairs Director- Sustainability, AMENA - PepsiCo felicitating Debashish Chattopadhyay, Sub Divisional Officer, Kurseong, Darjeeling District. (Photo: File)

This FMCG company commits to collect 8,00,000kgs multi layered plastic in West Bengal

600 students pledge to become green warriors in four cities of West Bengal.
21 Jul 2019 3:16 PM
According to Winterich, the definition of a recyclable is an object with future use, and yet many of us still view recyclable material as trash. (Photo: ANI)

Thinking about recyclables turning into new products, influences recycling

Awareness of product transformation boosts recycling: Study.
15 Jul 2019 10:14 AM
the explosion of plastic pollution is endangering shark populations, either through the animals ingesting or becoming enmeshed in refuse items. (Photo: AFP)

Sharks ‘disappearing’ from Mediterranean Sea due to climate change

Mediterranean sharks risk 'disappearing' due to plastic pollution: conservationists.
13 Jul 2019 11:08 AM
The deer at the park – numbering on average about 1,200 – are protected as a national treasure. (Photo: AFP)

Nine deer die after eating plastic in Japan

Nine deer dead in Japan after eating plastic: wildlife group.
10 Jul 2019 5:43 PM
The once pristine Nalla Cheruvu in Uppal, which used to be spread over 100 acres, is under constant threat of encroachment after being dewatered. Moreover, the lakebed, which is often grazed by cattles, is filled with plastic putting them at risk. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad: Dewatered lakebeds reveal plastic pollution

Cattles grazing are at risk of consuming plastic.
10 Jul 2019 1:42 AM
The team of divers managed to remove 1,626 pounds of trash and 60 pounds of fishing lines from the ocean floor. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

633 divers set world record for seabed clean up in Florida

The world record for the largest underwater clean up was set by 633 divers who cleaned up the ocean floor at a beach in south Florida.
26 Jun 2019 6:42 PM
The US in 2018 shipped about 68,000 containers with plastic waste to some developing countries, which mishandle about 70 per cent of their own plastic waste. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Unwanted pile up of plastic waste causing hazzard

Here is how is unrecycled plastic affecting environment?
19 Jun 2019 11:12 AM
Not only are plastics polluting our oceans and waterways and killing marine life, it's in all of us. (Photo: AFP)

Do you know that humans are consuming plastic very week?

Humans are unknowingly consuming polymers every week through various sources.
12 Jun 2019 10:21 AM

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One size, fits all: NASA unveils new spacesuit prototypes for missions

“This is the first suit we’ve designed in about 40 years,” Chris Hansen, a manager at NASA’s spacesuit design office, said. (Photo: Twitter)
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