#plasticpollution is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 61 people shared 108 posts with it โ around 4 a day. Activity is up 5% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 17 with 8 posts.
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The world's fifth-largest economy is about to ban most polystyrene foam
Rules taking effect in California ban cups, clamshells and other food ware made from expanded polystyrene foam unless companies meet a high recycling target.
www.theguardian.com
Just 9.5% of plastic made in 2022 used recycled material, study shows
Global research reveals most of 400m tonnes produced using fossil fuels, predominantly coal or oil
theweek.com
Microplastics may be affecting cardiovascular health
Heart attack patients have more than cholesterol in their arteries
www.theguardian.com
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades
www.chemistryworld.com
Where does chemical recycling of plastics go from here?
US and EU plant closures highlight economic difficulties of scaling technology alongside associated policy and infrastructure
www.9news.com.au
Microplastics linked to lung and colon cancer, study says
T๏ปฟhe tiny plastics are found in everything, including plastic containers, drink bottles, clothes and microf...
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It's an exclusive tourist destination and one of the most pristine places on the planet. It's the last place you would expect to find birds with bellies so full of plastic that they crunch if you squeeze them.
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Plastic pellet spill near Tyne seabird colony sparks environmental concern
A significant spill of plastic pellets, known as nurdles, has occurred at the Port of Tyne, posing a serious threat to marine life and coastal ecosystems. The incident, caused by a collision between two vessels on 19 July, resulted in an estimated 1 billion nurdles spilling into the sea near Marsden Bay, home to a vital seabird colony. Environmental groups warn that these microplastics can be mistaken for food by wildlife, leading to malnutrition and long-term ecological damage. Volunteers expressed frustration over delays in allowing clean-up efforts, with critics accusing authorities of an inadequate response. While specialist contractors have begun recovery operations, campaigners argue that immediate action is crucial to prevent further spread. The Environment Agency has launched an investigation, but concerns remain about the lack of a formal emergency declaration and coordinated government intervention. Ongoing efforts focus on containing the spill and monitoring its impact on wildlife, with calls for stronger regulations to prevent future incidents.
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Tell Congress: Protect Our Health, Not the Plastics Industry
Corporate lobbyists are back on Capitol Hill peddling a trio of disastrous bills that will make it easier for the plastics industry to pollute our air and water and lie to us about it. Join Moms Clean...
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Microplastics may be affecting cardiovascular health
Heart attack patients have more than cholesterol in their arteries
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