Brazil Bans Glitter at Rio Carnival Over Pollution
Brazil has implemented a glitter ban during Rio Carnival to reduce microplastic pollution on beaches and protect public health, marking a significant environmental move.
Category : Plastic Reduction
Big Oil's Plastic Push: Recycling Myths Exposed
Author Beth Gardiner reveals how fossil fuel giants invest billions in plastics, driving pollution and climate change while shifting blame to individuals.
Eco Subscriptions for Sustainable Cleaning & Toiletries
Discover 12 eco-friendly subscription services for cleaning and toiletries that reduce plastic waste, from refillable deodorants to compostable sponges, making sustainable living easier.
Citizen Scientists Fight Plastic Pollution in Australia
Across Australia, citizen scientists are taking action against plastic pollution in beaches, rivers, and dive sites, using community labs and clean-ups to address regulatory gaps.
Experts: 'Sustainable' Plastic Claims Are Misleading
Major brands use plastic packaging labelled as 'circular' and climate-friendly, but experts reveal it's mostly fossil-based with minimal recycled content, calling it greenwashing.
Scientists Defend Microplastics Research
Leading researchers respond to scepticism about microplastics studies, emphasising scientific rigour and the proven health risks of plastic pollution.
Scientists urged to resolve microplastics health debate
A scientific dispute over methods for detecting microplastics in human bodies risks stalling vital health research. Experts call for a collaborative 'ozone moment' to resolve uncertainties and counter industry doubt. Read more.
Scientists question validity of microplastics in body studies
Leading researchers challenge high-profile findings of microplastics in human brains and organs, citing potential false positives. Discover what we truly know about plastic pollution and health risks.
Scientists Question Validity of Microplastics in Body Studies
Exclusive: Leading scientists challenge recent alarming findings on microplastics in human brains, hearts and blood, citing contamination risks and flawed methods. Discover the 'bombshell' doubts and what it means for public health.
Rhine Dumps 4,7K Tonnes of Litter in Sea Yearly
Shocking research reveals the Rhine carries thousands of tonnes of toxic waste to the North Sea each year. Discover the findings and the citizen scientists helping to tackle the crisis.
Cartoonist Jason White on Plastic Pollution in Food Chain
A powerful new cartoon by Jason White illustrates the shocking journey of microplastics from waste to our dinner plates. See the artwork and learn what we must do to stop this environmental crisis.
Washing-up bowls face ban in UK kitchen crackdown
A proposed ban on washing-up bowls sparks a national debate. Is it a vital environmental move or an assault on British tradition? Read the full story and have your say.
Report: Reuse Schemes Could Eliminate Plastic Waste in 15 Years
A new report reveals that mandatory reuse and return systems could drastically cut plastic waste within 15 years. Discover how policy change can drive a circular economy.
Green Christmas Gifts: Avoid £921m Waste
Discover expert tips for sustainable Christmas gifts that reduce landfill waste. Learn how to choose practical, eco-friendly presents and avoid greenwashing this festive season.
Plastic Nurdles Pollute 84% of UK Nature Sites
Shocking study reveals 168 of 195 UK protected nature sites are contaminated with plastic nurdles. Learn about the environmental impact and the call for urgent action.
5,400 UK Jobs from Plastic Recycling Boost
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m annual economic value by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Support UK recycling now!
Adult Advent Calendars Fuel UK Waste Crisis
Environmental campaigners condemn luxury Advent calendars as 'superfluous consumerism' contributing to plastic waste. Discover the shocking statistics and expert insights.
15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads
Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.
Bali's plastic pollution crisis hits record levels
Bali faces monumental plastic pollution crisis as 2025 becomes worst year yet. Stunning photography exhibition reveals frontline battle against plastic waste overwhelming the island.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
Toxic Bio-Bead Spill Threatens Sussex Coast Wildlife
Southern Water admits responsibility for catastrophic bio-bead spill on Camber Sands beach, threatening marine life with toxic plastic pellets. Learn about the environmental impact.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
Southern Water apologises for Sussex biobead spill
Southern Water admits catastrophic plastic biobead spill at Camber Sands, threatening wildlife including dolphins and seals. Volunteers struggle with cleanup efforts.
Scotland's mystery tea bags baffle scientists
A strange phenomenon in Scotland has scientists baffled - tea bags that refuse to decompose, leading to a nationwide investigation into what makes them so durable and what it reveals about our waste crisis.
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