Can We Get Novel Antibiotics from Plastic Ocean Pollution?
Bacteria in plastic ocean pollution can be a source of novel antibiotics to fight future superbugs. Around 5 to 13 million metric tons of plastic pollution float around in the...
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Using the Sun to Recycle Plastic Waste
Imagine placing your plastic recycled waste next to your window and converting it into a more environmentally chemical. Chemists at Cornell University have found a way to convert polystyrene into...
A Lot of Unknown Nasty Chemicals Are in Plastics We Use
A Lot of Unknown Nasty Chemicals Are in Plastics We Use 1) Over 10,500 chemicals were found to be used in the production and processing of plastics. Over 25 percent...
We Drink About Few Grams of Plastic Particles Every Month, Say Researchers
We drink close to a few grams of plastic particles every month, say researchers. Large numbers of plastic particles move through our water supply and often end up in landfills...