PlasticPollution
Leaves inspire stronger, biodegradable plastic
Leaves inspire stronger, biodegradable plastic Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new biodegradable plastic inspired by leaves, which is stronger and more environmentally friendly than current bioplastics. The new material, called LEAFF, uses a unique structure that combines cellulose nanofibers with bioplastics to create a strong and multifunctional material that can […]
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Listen: How microplastics are invading your body
Listen: How microplastics are invading your body Microplastics have been found in human placentas, reproductive organs, and brains, particularly in the frontal cortex. Professor Matthew Campen’s research has uncovered evidence of microplastic particles entering the human body through various means, including not just water bottles. The presence of microplastics in these areas may be linked […]
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Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs
Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research. Microplastics—tiny shards of plastic debris—are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates. Scientists […]
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