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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The UK must overhaul waste incineration process
Net-zero is impossible without an overhaul of the waste sector, write climate coalition in an open letter to the Prime
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Project to convert sewage into a zero-emission fuel
A new project will convert sewage into hydrogen-fuel to power zero-emission vehicles. The project, which is a collaboration between Welsh
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UK number 2 for generating ‘e-waste’ in the world
The United Kingdom generates the second highest amount of electronic waste per person in the world, according to a new
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Tyre particles are polluting the oceans
Tyre particles from vehicles can transfer large quantities of microplastics into our rivers and oceans, researchers from the University of
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Environmental Audit Committee to investigate fashion sustainability
The Environmental Audit Committee will revisit its inquiry into the sustainability of the UK’s fashion industry. In 2018 the committee
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UK sending 1.6 billion face masks to landfill every month
Brits are sending over 1.6 billion non-biodegradable face masks to landfill every single month, according to new research conducted by
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Apple refuses to answer questions on product sustainability
Apple refuses to answer MP’s questions on the sustainability of its products. Earlier this year, Apple agreed to join the
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23 items of rubbish are discarded every single second
23 items of rubbish are dropped every second in the UK, according to new research conducted by Regatta and Keep
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