Plastic became widely used in the 1960s, with societies embracing the disposable lifestyle that offered them convenience and saved time. Decades later, our dependence on plastic has become problematic. Our use has increased exponentially, with 2.3 million tons being produced in 1950, 162 million in 1993, to 448 million in 2015. A vast amount of plastic …
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The research has grabbed the attention of MPs in the UK who are now urging for action on the matter. A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Pollution is revealing that air pollution must be curbed in order to avoid a second coronavirus peak. The research has grabbed the attention of MPs in the UK who are now …
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Carlsberg and Coca-Cola back pioneering project to make ‘all-plant’ drinks bottles Beer and soft drinks could soon be sipped from “all-plant” bottles under new plans to turn sustainably grown crops into plastic in partnership with major beverage makers. A biochemicals company in the Netherlands hopes to kickstart investment in a pioneering project that hopes to …
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An invisible virus has made our individual actions more visible than ever – and revealed our true power to face societal crises beyond COVID-19. As people around the world work together to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19, the outsize roles we play in Earth’s natural system have become clear as never before. Billions of humans can now …
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