Plastic is a difficult material to decompose as its molecular structure does not break down easily. However, a recent study has revealed that darkling beetle larvae have a certain potential to combat plastic pollution. The darkling beetle larvae can decompose plastic components by breaking them
Plastic waste has become a huge environmental issue in contemporary times. Determined to tackle this problem, Dr. Saji Varghese, a professor at Christ University, Bangalore, has found an innovative way to reduce plastic waste by making straws and bags from fallen coconut leaves. Launched by
The current coronavirus pandemic could lead to an upsurge in ocean pollution, adding to an excess of plastic waste that already endangers life in the oceans. The disposable masks and latex gloves are floating like jellyfish, scattered across the oceans. The conservationists are worried that
The plague of plastic hasn’t left a single corner of the planet untouched. Recently, microplastics have been discovered in the guts of an Antarctic animal, that lived on a remote island of the frozen continent. The discovery has raised concerns over the prevailing plastic pollution
Rhino Machines, an Indian company, has launched a sustainable alternative to the traditional brick called the silica plastic block that is made from recycled plastic waste and sand. For this project, Rhino Machines collaborated with architectural firm R + D Studio. The ‘silica plastic block’
The menace, that is plastic has not left any corner of the earth unmarked by its noxious presence. While it has contaminated water resources for decades, plastic is now raining from the skies as well. The national parks of the western United States – Joshua
BillerudKorsnas and Syntegon have collaborated to envision “Pearl”, a paper pod packaging solution to create a sustainable fiber-based alternative with the finest appeal while reducing the plastic pollution from the beauty industry simultaneously. The beauty industry widely uses portion packaging for sample product packaging. Now,
There are many battles being fought at every front to eliminate the plague that is plastic. The non-biodegradable material has penetrated itself in every aspect of human life. Recently, a company in the Netherlands has developed a plastic-like product that is made from plant sugars.
Amid these stressful times of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an ongoing race to provide efficient and effective amount of personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers. People have been coming up with creative solutions varying from 3D printed shields to DIY face masks.
The current coronavirus pandemic has posed difficult short-term choices between health and the environment. As the pandemic hits hard, it seems to be shifting the tide toward single-use plastics. Consequently, the amount of plastic waste is increasing in this global health crisis. The pandemic has