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Global Plastic Waste Treaty Negotiations Begin in Geneva
From August 5th to 14th, over 170 countries will convene in Geneva to negotiate a binding agreement on plastic waste reduction, aiming to limit production, improve waste management, and support developing nations, despite past negotiation failures and industry lobbying.
Global Plastic Waste Treaty Negotiations Begin in Geneva
From August 5th to 14th, over 170 countries will convene in Geneva to negotiate a binding agreement on plastic waste reduction, aiming to limit production, improve waste management, and support developing nations, despite past negotiation failures and industry lobbying.
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56% Bias Score
Geneva Hosts Crucial Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations
International delegates convene in Geneva next month for renewed negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty, aiming for a legally binding agreement after previous talks in December 2024 failed to reach a consensus, focusing on reducing virgin plastics, limiting harmful chemicals, and financin...
Geneva Hosts Crucial Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations
International delegates convene in Geneva next month for renewed negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty, aiming for a legally binding agreement after previous talks in December 2024 failed to reach a consensus, focusing on reducing virgin plastics, limiting harmful chemicals, and financin...
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12% Bias Score
Plastic Waste Converted into Paracetamol Using Genetically Modified Bacteria
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria, achieving a 90% conversion rate in under 24 hours at room temperature, reducing carbon emissions and offering a sustainable alternative to traditio...
Plastic Waste Converted into Paracetamol Using Genetically Modified Bacteria
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria, achieving a 90% conversion rate in under 24 hours at room temperature, reducing carbon emissions and offering a sustainable alternative to traditio...
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44% Bias Score
UK Bans Sale of Disposable Vapes
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from Sunday, citing environmental damage from the estimated 8.2 million discarded weekly and a rise in youth vaping; retailers face fines for violations.
UK Bans Sale of Disposable Vapes
The UK bans the sale of disposable vapes from Sunday, citing environmental damage from the estimated 8.2 million discarded weekly and a rise in youth vaping; retailers face fines for violations.
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40% Bias Score
Imported Plastic Fuels Indonesian Tofu Production, Raising Health Fears
Sixty tofu factories in East Java, Indonesia, burn imported plastic waste from countries including Australia, the US, and France as fuel, producing 60 tonnes of tofu daily, raising serious health concerns due to microplastic and dioxin contamination.
Imported Plastic Fuels Indonesian Tofu Production, Raising Health Fears
Sixty tofu factories in East Java, Indonesia, burn imported plastic waste from countries including Australia, the US, and France as fuel, producing 60 tonnes of tofu daily, raising serious health concerns due to microplastic and dioxin contamination.
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40% Bias Score
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
Global Plastic Production Soars, Recycling Remains Low
A new study reveals that global plastic production in 2022 reached 400 million tons, with less than 10% derived from recycled materials; the highest per-capita consumption was in the US (216 kg), while China had the highest total consumption (80 million tons); only 38 million tons were recycled, whi...
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40% Bias Score
Aluminium Cans Replace Plastic Packaging in New Sustainable System
Meadow, a start-up, is developing a recyclable aluminium can system for various products to replace plastic packaging; this system is backed by Ball Corporation and aims to capitalize on the higher recyclability rate of aluminium (81%) versus plastic (52%).
Aluminium Cans Replace Plastic Packaging in New Sustainable System
Meadow, a start-up, is developing a recyclable aluminium can system for various products to replace plastic packaging; this system is backed by Ball Corporation and aims to capitalize on the higher recyclability rate of aluminium (81%) versus plastic (52%).
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44% Bias Score
Higher Nanoplastic Levels Found in Upper Layers of North Atlantic
A study in Nature found higher nanoplastic concentrations in the upper North Atlantic Ocean layers compared to deeper waters, particularly near coasts; surprisingly, common plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene were absent, while PET, PS, and PVC were present.
Higher Nanoplastic Levels Found in Upper Layers of North Atlantic
A study in Nature found higher nanoplastic concentrations in the upper North Atlantic Ocean layers compared to deeper waters, particularly near coasts; surprisingly, common plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene were absent, while PET, PS, and PVC were present.
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16% Bias Score
E. coli Converts Plastic Waste into Painkiller
Scientists have discovered that genetically modified E. coli can convert PET plastic into paracetamol, a common painkiller, via a biocompatible Lossen rearrangement, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production method.
E. coli Converts Plastic Waste into Painkiller
Scientists have discovered that genetically modified E. coli can convert PET plastic into paracetamol, a common painkiller, via a biocompatible Lossen rearrangement, offering a more sustainable and environmentally friendly production method.
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36% Bias Score
Plastic Waste to Fuel: Young Innovator Develops Microwave Pyrolysis Solution
Julian Brown, a young innovator, is developing a microwave pyrolysis system to convert plastic waste into diesel fuel using solar power, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution and aiming to create a circular economy.
Plastic Waste to Fuel: Young Innovator Develops Microwave Pyrolysis Solution
Julian Brown, a young innovator, is developing a microwave pyrolysis system to convert plastic waste into diesel fuel using solar power, offering a sustainable solution to the growing problem of plastic pollution and aiming to create a circular economy.
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40% Bias Score
HIRO's Fungi-Powered Diapers: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste
HIRO Technologies' MycoDigestible Diapers, launched recently, aim to solve plastic waste issues by using fungi-powered decomposition technology; the product has received enthusiastic consumer and sustainability community responses despite some skepticism and awaits 2026 peer-reviewed scientific data...
HIRO's Fungi-Powered Diapers: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste
HIRO Technologies' MycoDigestible Diapers, launched recently, aim to solve plastic waste issues by using fungi-powered decomposition technology; the product has received enthusiastic consumer and sustainability community responses despite some skepticism and awaits 2026 peer-reviewed scientific data...
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48% Bias Score
Alarming Microplastic Pollution Found in European Rivers
A Tara Foundation study reveals alarming microplastic pollution in nine European rivers, averaging three particles per cubic meter, though high flow rates indicate substantial pollution. A quarter of French river microplastics were industrial raw materials, not waste. The EU is negotiating stricter ...
Alarming Microplastic Pollution Found in European Rivers
A Tara Foundation study reveals alarming microplastic pollution in nine European rivers, averaging three particles per cubic meter, though high flow rates indicate substantial pollution. A quarter of French river microplastics were industrial raw materials, not waste. The EU is negotiating stricter ...
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24% Bias Score
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