Browsing Tag
Plastic pollution
2 posts
Scientists Astonished by the Unanticipated Toxicity Levels Found in Conventional Plastic Items
The plethora of plastic in our surroundings harbors a diverse array of chemical additives that have the potential to seep into natural water systems. This leaching phenomenon occurs both prior to and during the degradation process of plastic. Even if the decomposition of products into microplastic particles is a protracted process, the release of chemicals commences as soon as the plastic infiltrates the water.
Tiny Robots Made of Living Cells May Clean Up Plastic Pollution in Water
Over the past few decades, bodies of water on Earth, including seas, oceans, rivers, and more, have faced escalating pollution, posing a serious threat to the survival of numerous aquatic species. Various forms of pollution contribute to this issue, with the proliferation of micro and nano plastics being a notable concern.