Tag: plastic

Plastic Pollution May Be Making Water More Dangerous, Study Warns

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
Harmful algae blooms, often called “red tides,” are appearing more often and lasting longer in many parts of the...

What If hospital Gloves Were Made from Food Waste Instead of Plastic?

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – British researchers from Aston University have joined forces with Midlands-based firm PFE Medical...

Commonwealth Nations Call for Ambitious Global Plastics Treaty

Commonwealth Organisations Piumi Fernando -
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, with over 12 million tonnes of plastic entering the oceans annually. The...

UK to ban wet wipes with plastic

Europe S De Silva -
Europe, UK (Commonwealth Union) – Following overwhelming public support during a recent consultation, the UK will implement a ban...

Plastic alternative worsens global warming

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology, UK (Commonwealth Union) – The Earth's atmosphere is a delicate balance of various gases, which play...

Advancement of  3D printers

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Science & Technology (Commonwealth Union) – As 3D printing becomes more and more significant a key drawback remains: many...
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Breakthrough in Plastic alternative!

Science & Tech admin -
The formation process behind a possible plastic substitute is a little technical, maybe even “compleximer.” That’s what Sophie van Lange, a doctoral applicant...

Solution to Pollution – A Walk Towards Plastic Sustainability

Environment Prathibhani Senadasa -
Plastic is everywhere. From the playrooms to our kitchens, this convenience comes at a cost: our planet is drowning...

The Fight Against Plastic Pollution Intensifies with Global Initiatives

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
In the face of escalating environmental concerns, the battle against plastic pollution has become a global priority. With the...

‘Widespread’ of Plastics in Food

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
Consumer Reports, a prominent non-profit consumer group, has unveiled alarming revelations about the persistent presence of plastics in food...

A grim outcome for the Canadian plastic ban

Canada and Caribbean admin -
According towitnessesa court decision that quashed the legal foundations of Canada's plastic regulations might not spell the end of the government's...

Five things you should know about Plastic Credits! Should Achieving Neutrality be Our Goal?

News Upeksha Jayalath -
We are currently facing a significant plastic crisis, with approximately 390 million tonnes of plastic waste generated each year,...

The Plastic Pollution Predicament: Solutions for…

News Upeksha Jayalath -
Plastic pollution has reached alarming proportions, presenting a severe threat to our oceans and marine ecosystems. The detrimental impact...

Sri Lanka’s Inaugural Women-Led Plastic… Network

Environment Upeksha Jayalath -
In a groundbreaking and transformative collaboration, the United States, under the auspices of the U.S. Agency for International Development...

Scientists find new way to change plastics into liquids capable of storing hydrogen energy

Science & Tech S De Silva -
Singapore (Commonwealth Union) – Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have pioneered an innovative process capable of...

Recycled paper, not plastic, at…

Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani -
(Commonwealth) _ In an era where sustainability is paramount, Nuremberg LogisticCity is taking a resolute step towards environmental responsibility....