The pandemic has made the UK more environmentally conscious
The pandemic has made the UK more environmentally conscious but less likely to recycle, according to new research conducted by
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Microplastics are contaminating our air, new research suggests
Microplastics from the ocean are being transported in the wind and are polluting our air, according to a new
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Projects praised for tackling plastic crisis
Five projects that were awarded funding in 2019 to address the plastic crisis have proven to be a success, according
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Researchers discover a way to reliably measure the number of microplastics in an average clothes wash
Researchers have identified a new method to reliably measure the number of microplastics released from clothing during domestic laundering. Microplastics,
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Covid-19 plastic pollution presents a growing risk
Plastic pollution created by the Covid-19 pandemic presents a growing crisis, according to researchers at the Universities of York and
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Five ways to reduce your household waste – and stop it being shipped to poorer countries
Sankar Sivarajah, Professor of Technology Management and Circular Economy at the University of Bradford explains five simple ways to reduce
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Local authority waste services – meeting the challenges, adapting to change
Steve Palfrey, chair of ADEPT’s Waste Group, talks about the twin issues of Covid-19 and Brexit facing local authority waste
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Why ocean pollution is a clear danger to human health
Ocean pollution is widespread, worsening, and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. But the extent
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Electrolytic oxidation could remove microplastics at the source
Researchers have developed a new way to treat wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source. Microplastics are small particles of
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The environmental impact of abandoned face masks
This year, face masks have become as essential to carry around with you as your keys and purse. Research suggests
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New method could help to track nano-particles
Researchers at the University of Surrey have created a new method to track and label nanoparticles which could help to
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How to make your christmas dinner more environmentally friendly
Using a microwave and cutting out meat is the best way to make your Christmas dinner more environmentally friendly, according
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New site will turn plastic waste into hydrogen
Powerhouse Energy and Peel L&P Environmental are collaborating to develop 11 plastic to hydrogen facilities across the UK. It is
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Plastics pose a threat to human health
Plastics contain and leach endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which can cause cancer, diabetes and reproductive disorders, according to a new study
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New network will improve sustainability of foundation industries
Thanks to funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), a group of universities will work to improve
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Are Christmas jumpers bad for the environment?
It’s that time of the year again – rightly or wrongly – when everyone buys a Christmas jumper. For many,
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New biofilm could prevent food waste
Researchers have created a new degradable bioplastic film which could help to manage India’s food waste. Currently, around 40% of
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Microplastics have been found on the top of Mount Everest
Researchers have found evidence of microplastic pollution as high up as 8,440 meters above sea level, according to research published in
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Disposable face masks littering UK
Disposable face masks are increasingly being found in cities and beauty spots across the UK, according to research conducted by
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Glass is worse for the environment than plastic, say researchers
Glass bottles are worse for the environment than plastic bottles, according to a study published in the Journal for Waste
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