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Scientists come up with a way to repurpose plastic waste
Plastic waste is an untapped resource that can be recycled and processed into new plastics and other products.
Sparxell’s glitter is golden with nature-based color, design
UK startup Sparxell relies on materials and designs found in nature to make glitter, sequins, makeup, and more in paints and packaging.
A robot inspired by a snail could help clean up microplastics
The robot imitates the undulating motion of the snails's underside to drive water surface flow and suck in floating particles.
Treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear
Some countries focus on end-of-life measures like disposal and recycling while others prioritize reducing production.
Nanoplastics in the brain may promote Parkinson’s disease
In humans, tiny plastic particles can enter the brain. New research links their chemical action in the brain to Parkinson's disease risk.
Even tiny ants can get entangled in plastic waste
One ant was found ensnared in a thin strip of red plastic fiber. Another ant was wrapped in a black plastic fiber.