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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
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Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
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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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Apple Watch SE to Be Refreshed With Bigger Displays, Larger Cases: Report
Apple’s next-generation Watch SE models might get bigger. There’s new information claiming that they will sport bigger displays and that production for the same has already begun. However, there’s no confirmation whether Apple has chosen to go ahead with using plastic for its chassis yet.
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This Common Chemical Found In Homes Linked To More Than 350,000 Heart Disease Deaths
Phthalates are chemicals that make plastics more flexible and are also used in personal care products like lotions, shampoos, and perfumes to retain fragrances.
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'Toothpaste-Like' Battery That Can Take Any Shape Developed By Scientists
The scientists have based their stretchable battery on conductive plastics and lignin, a sustainable byproduct from paper production.
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Apple Reportedly Faces Challenges While Designing Watch SE With Plastic Body
Apple is reportedly encountering hurdles in designing the next Apple Watch SE. The company is developing a refreshed model with a plastic body, but its design team disapproves of the look, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Efforts continue to reduce production costs, and the new smartwatch might be launched in September alongside the next iPhone gene...
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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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Coca-Cola Recalls More Than 10,000 Cans In US Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Coca-Cola incident as a "Class II" recall, where the product consumption might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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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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Lego Announces Plan To Swap Oil-Based Bricks With Renewable Plastic
The company is paying up to 70% extra for certified renewable resin, which adds significantly to the production cost of a Lego brick.
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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
-
How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
-
Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
-
Kerala Student Creates Eco-Friendly Pen To Reduce Plastic Waste
Amala Jose, a college student from Kerala, has designed PenCanvas, a biodegradable pen made from sustainable materials, with support from her college and mentors to address plastic pollution.
-
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.
-
Apple Watch SE to Be Refreshed With Bigger Displays, Larger Cases: Report
Apple’s next-generation Watch SE models might get bigger. There’s new information claiming that they will sport bigger displays and that production for the same has already begun. However, there’s no confirmation whether Apple has chosen to go ahead with using plastic for its chassis yet.
-
This Common Chemical Found In Homes Linked To More Than 350,000 Heart Disease Deaths
Phthalates are chemicals that make plastics more flexible and are also used in personal care products like lotions, shampoos, and perfumes to retain fragrances.
-
'Toothpaste-Like' Battery That Can Take Any Shape Developed By Scientists
The scientists have based their stretchable battery on conductive plastics and lignin, a sustainable byproduct from paper production.
-
Apple Reportedly Faces Challenges While Designing Watch SE With Plastic Body
Apple is reportedly encountering hurdles in designing the next Apple Watch SE. The company is developing a refreshed model with a plastic body, but its design team disapproves of the look, as per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Efforts continue to reduce production costs, and the new smartwatch might be launched in September alongside the next iPhone gene...
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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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Coca-Cola Recalls More Than 10,000 Cans In US Due To Possible Plastic Contamination
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Coca-Cola incident as a "Class II" recall, where the product consumption might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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Biodegradable Microbeads Could Replace Plastic Exfoliants in Skincare Products
A new biodegradable microbead has been developed as a potential replacement for plastic exfoliants in skincare products. These polymer-based beads break down into molecules resembling sugars and amino acids, making them environmentally safe. When tested on pig skin, the beads demonstrated superior performance in removing permanent marker and eyelin...
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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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Lego Announces Plan To Swap Oil-Based Bricks With Renewable Plastic
The company is paying up to 70% extra for certified renewable resin, which adds significantly to the production cost of a Lego brick.
