Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...
Report Ocean has published a new report on the Australia Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, delivering an extensive analysis of key factors such as market restraints, drivers, and opportunities. The ...
Here's How A thick plastic bag sits in a trash can in El Segundo, California. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Melissa Gates, formerly the Northeast regional manager for Surfrider and now ...
While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...
A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...
And you may need to be wary of plastic cooking utensils if you decide to cook at home. A new peer-reviewed study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used ...
Plastic surgery now gives better results than ... No muscle is taken from the wall of the belly area with this procedure. Aesthetic flat closure (AFS) may be considered. This is repair surgery ...