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The Ocean Cleanup Project

This is a marvelous effort to take on plastic pollution in our water. Below is a recent abstact. Here’s the URL to the site…https://theoceancleanup.com/ Increasing ocean plastic pollution is irreversibly harming ecosystems and human economic activities. We partner with a nonprofit organization and use optimization to help clean up oceans from plastic faster. Specifically, we…

Let the Kite Fly High
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Let the Kite Fly High

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 2025 (IPS) – The global plastics negotiation process, launched in 2022 under a resolution by the UN Environment Assembly, represents an unprecedented effort to combat the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Despite progress, negotiations stalled at the end of 2024 due to diverging views on the scope, measures, financing, responsibilities and other…

Microplastics in Seafood: What You Need to Know About What’s on Your Plate
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Microplastics in Seafood: What You Need to Know About What’s on Your Plate

By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Microplastics, the tiny particles shed from clothing, packaging, and other plastic products, have infiltrated our food chain. A study by researchers at Portland State University (PSU) revealed how widespread this contamination is in seafood. Their findings, published in Frontiers in Toxicology, underscore the urgent need for solutions to…

How The US and Europe Compare in the Migration to Bioplastics
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How The US and Europe Compare in the Migration to Bioplastics

As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based plastics, bioplastics have emerged as a promising solution. The migration to bioplastics, however, reveals stark contrasts between the United States and Europe in terms of regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and consumer behavior. Regulatory Leadership Europe has established itself as a global leader in bioplastics adoption, thanks to…

The Biggest Delegation at Plastic Treaty Talks? Plastic Industry Lobbyists

The Biggest Delegation at Plastic Treaty Talks? Plastic Industry Lobbyists

“Allowing fossil fuel and petrochemical companies to exert their influence in these negotiations is like letting foxes guard the henhouse,” said one campaigner. At the fifth and final session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to finalize a global plastics treaty in Busan, South Korea, one anti-pollution campaigner noted on Wednesday that “waste pickers,…

‘Moment of truth’ for world-first plastic pollution treaty
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‘Moment of truth’ for world-first plastic pollution treaty

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world’s first treaty aimed at ending the problem. Countries will have a week in South Korea’s Busan from Monday to round off two years of negotiations. They remain deeply divided on whether…

US Plastics Industry Dumps Almost Half a Billion Gallons of Wastewater Daily

US Plastics Industry Dumps Almost Half a Billion Gallons of Wastewater Daily

“Plastics plants are poisoning our waters and contaminating our bodies—and EPA needs to do its job and protect our waterways and downstream communities,” said one watchdog leader. Amid fears over President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a government watchdog on Thursday called out the EPA for letting the plastics industry pollute…

This New Bioplastic Could Change Manufacturing: All About Sway
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This New Bioplastic Could Change Manufacturing: All About Sway

Seaweed is responsible for producing more than half of Earth’s oxygen and has the potential to suck up and store massive amounts of carbon dioxide. It’s a trending superfood rich in protein, calcium, folic acid, and iron, and can reduce your blood pressure and improve your digestion. It’s used in a diverse range of industries,…

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The Problem with Plastic

The Plastic Problem: A Global Crisis Plastics, though convenient and cheap, have led to a serious environmental and health crisis. Here’s a quick look at the primary issues. 1. Environmental Impact • Persistent Pollution: Most plastics aren’t biodegradable, breaking down only into microplastics, which contaminate soil, water, and air. • Ocean Crisis: Millions of tons…

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Why Hempopolis?

As the world increasingly looks for sustainable alternatives to reduce environmental impact, the need for bioplastics—derived from renewable sources like hemp—is more urgent than ever. Hempopolis steps in as an innovative solution to address this need, creating a dedicated platform that brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers within the hemp and bioplastics industry. Here’s why…