Environment
“We abuse plastic, it’s so cheap,” says UN Environment chief
As the second round of negotiations on an international treaty against plastic pollution opened on Monday May 29 at UNESCO headquarters...
Fight against pollution: New plastic-eating fungi may help for recycling
In the fight against waste, bacteria and fungi that are able to break down plastic molecules can play a key role. An international team...
Circular economy: How paperboard production improves Finland’s farm fields
Some fibres resulting from the production of cardboard in the factories of Finnish giant Metsä Board are reused in the agricultural...
G7 members commit to zero plastic pollution ahead of international treaty
Meeting in Sapporo in Japan on the 16th of April, the seven countries committed to eliminating plastic pollution by 2040, ahead of...
Coty launches new Gucci fragrance with 100% carbon-captured alcohol
Coty is taking a new step in the replacement of ethanol of agricultural origin traditionally used in perfumery with ethanol resulting...
How plastic waste could be used to produce hydrogen and glycolic acid
Researchers in the UK have developed a system to transform plastic waste and CO2 into synthesis gas, or "syngas," containing hydrogen. On...
Rise in ocean plastic pollution ’unprecedented’ since 2005, study found
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a...
Carbon credits: a contested tool to fight deforestation
Planting trees or safeguarding tropical rainforests have become popular tools for companies seeking to offset their carbon emissions and...
’Home compostable’ plastic packaging is largely greenwashing, study says
In the fight against plastic pollution, more and more brands are promising "biodegradable" and "home compostable" packaging. But what are...
Blue whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastic a day: study
Blue whales consume up to 10 million pieces of microplastic every day, research estimated Tuesday, suggesting that the omnipresent...
