Scientist discover bacteria that can clean plastic pollution from lakes
Study across 29 Scandinavian lakes finds bacteria that feeds on plastic compounds
Microplastics detected in human blood for the very first time
Scientists found tiny particles of microplastics in almost 80 per cent of the people tested. The discovery shows the particles can travel around …
How do microplastics end up in babies' poop?
Most products given to babies are made of polyethylene terephthalate or PET
Microplastics all around: A silent epidemic
All types of sea creatures ingest microplastics; as they move up the food chain, the plastic ends up in the human gut
Microplastics have been found in human placenta: Is it a ticking bomb?
Several studies have documented presence of nano and microplastics in foetuses; unrealistic to assume they pose no risk
Simply Put: Microplastic, not pollen
It is raining plastic: 74 tonnes of microplastics fell from the air on Auckland in 2020
Tinier particles that are inhaled easily were found in higher quantities
Microplastics detected in fish samples from Cauvery
The presence of microplastics causes growth defects, skeletal deformities
As told to Parliament (February 8, 2023): No starvation death reported by states or UTs, Smriti Irani tells Rajya Sabha
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Polymer plume: Over 170 trillion plastic particles are floating in the oceans, says study
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached unprecedented levels over the past 15 years
Budget 2021-22: How sustainable is push for nylon?
The Union government’s push to bring nylon production on a par with that of polyester may not have a good bearing on the environment and …
Microplastics again: Report flags threat to marine environment along Kanyakumari coast
Pollutants dog remote beaches, marine ports apart from touristy destinations: Bharatidasan University study
Microplastics in 90% frogs studied in Bangladesh delta, can threaten biodiversity: Study
Microplastics abundance in frog samples from Bengal delta much higher than that observed in Europe, China in past studies
Indian landfills — a source of microplastics?
Two studies present evidence of microplastics in Indian dumpsites, which can pose a serious impact on the surrounding environment
Maldives beaches have the most microplastics: Study
Microplastic concentration was found to be high in waters around Naifaru, the most populous island of Maldives
Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India
Microplastics are a significant environmental problem and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health
Tiles made from plastic and fly ash: A waste-to-wealth approach
Tiles manufactured using fly ash and plastics are cost-effective and help save irrigable topsoil
US study finds hundreds of thousands of nanoplastic particles in bottled drinking water
Each litre contained 110,000 to 370,000 particles, 90% of them smaller than microplastics
‘Humanity’s signature’: Study finds plastic pollution in world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans
Researchers sampled 38 lakes and reservoirs around the world and plastics and microplastics were found at every site, including very remote locations.
Microplastics time-bomb: Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles
Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.
World Environment Day 2023: Waste dumping is polluting the Jhelum in Kashmir with microplastics
Plastic waste is exposed to several environmental elements, breaking it down into microplastics and nanoplastics