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Plastic-eating worm discovered — could help reduce pollution 'faster and more efficiently', scientists say
Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating insect that could revolutionize our approach to waste management.
PepsiCo beats NY AG's 'predatory' lawsuit accusing it of polluting environment
Letitia James sued PepsiCo last November, seeking to hold them liable for endangering Buffalo's water supply by generating 17% of the plastic waste found in and near the Buffalo River.
Everyone's favorite recycled good isn't as eco-friendly as they think it is: study
Researchers compared the packaging process for glass, carton, aluminum and plastic to determine the greenest solution.
Why you shouldn't drink from plastic bottles anymore if you care about your blood pressure
Drinking from plastic bottles may be poisonous to your health — and drinking straight from the tap might save your life.
'Disturbingly' high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns
"Our findings show a disturbing level of glass reinforced plastic contamination in marine life," said marine biologist Corina Ciocan.
Microplastics found in testicles and blood clots, sparking more health concerns: studies
Life is plastic — not fantastic.
Coca-Cola fans blast ‘irritating’ sustainable caps aimed at curbing waste: ‘Literally have a fight with your bottle’
Several Coke drinkers posted videos on social media showing them struggling to negotiate the cap as it remained affixed to the plastic bottle.
NY environmentalists’ next target? Individually wrapped cheese slices face ban under far-reaching bill
State lawmakers are pushing sweeping legislation that aims to ban slices of cheese that are individually packaged in thin micro-plastic wrapping.
You probably have microplastics in your brain, horrifying study reveals
Don't let this research go to your head.
This one kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it's not a microwave
You likely use this item in the kitchen every single day.
Blue states' bag bans are causing more plastic waste than ever
Recent studies are showing that bans on single-use plastic bags are increasing the amount of plastic waste that ends up on landfills.
70M Americans drink tap water contaminated with 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer: study
More than 70 million Americans are living in homes where the tap water is contaminated with "forever chemicals" linked to cancer, reproductive and immune system damage, according to a recent...
You've been storing bananas all wrong — how to keep them fresh for longer
"I've got four bananas here and I'm trying out four different storage methods," the product testing TikTok account @tipperk posted in November.
'Forever chemicals' in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis — even more than COVID: study
Microplastics found in the US food and water supply that contain "forever chemicals" are contributing to a quarter of a trillion dollar a year health crisis, according to a new...
Microplastics found in nearly 90% of meat, plant-based alternatives: 'There’s no escaping them'
"The plastic pollution crisis is impacting all of us, and we need to take action to address its many forms," one study author said.
Bottled water contains 100 times more plastic particles than previously thought: study
A peer-reviewed study published Monday found that there are 100 times more plastic particles in bottled water than previously thought.
Chemicals that may cause cancer, infertility ‘widespread’ in packaged products like Cheerios: report
Consumer Reports, the non-profit advocacy group, tested 85 food items sold at supermarkets and by fast food chains -- finding some level of plastic chemicals in 84 of them.
PepsiCo sued by New York alleging plastic waste polluted the environment
The lawsuit filed in state court in upstate Erie County is among the first by a state to target a major plastics producer.
Whale calf killed by eating balloon washes up on North Carolina beach
A young whale calf that washed up dead on a North Carolina beach last week was killed by a balloon.