Category: Sustainable Living

Plastic Pellets at Sea: Understanding a Hidden Threat to Oceans

by Boˆreal

When vast swathes of plastic debris wash up on beaches, the world takes notice. Less visible, but no less serious, are the millions of plastic pellets — tiny raw-material beads used to manufacture everyday products — that spill into the ocean during transport. A recent study from Heerlen in Limburg [50.9°N, 6.0°E] takes a deep … Continue reading Plastic Pellets at Sea: Understanding a Hidden Threat to Oceans

A New Class of Recyclable, Antimicrobial Plastics For Reducing Waste

by Boˆreal

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, driven by short product lifespans and rapid upgrades. LCD screens — used in phones, laptops, TVs, medical monitors, public information displays, and industrial sensors — contain polymers that are difficult to recycle, leading to landfilling or incineration. A new study develops a clever … Continue reading A New Class of Recyclable, Antimicrobial Plastics For Reducing Waste