Category: Ocean (Bound) Plastic
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Pakistan is one of the biggest polluter on the planet
Here’s an interesting video on waste management in Pakistan.
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Ships dumping plastic waste in the ocean series (Video)
Instead of pushing for a plastic treaty, the UN should make it illegal to dump plastic waste in the oceans.…
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Lethal Dose of Plastic For Marine Animals Far Lower Than We Thought
https://www.sciencealert.com/lethal-dose-of-plastic-for-marine-animals-far-lower-than-we-thought
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Royal Society Study on Ocean Biodegradable Plastic
https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/market/LSE20251029070011_5879458/royal-society-study-on-ocean-biodegradable-plastic
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Scientists issue warning after discovering disturbing underwater ‘snow’ phenomenon: ‘Millions of tons’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-issue-warning-discovering-disturbing-033000527.html
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Plastic spends century on ocean surface, study finds
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8v5jgyq20o.amp
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These Tiny Ocean Warriors May Hold The Key To Ending Plastic Pollution Forever
https://theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/plastic-eating-bacteria
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Scientists stunned after discovering mysterious bacteria in world’s oceans: ‘Spontaneously evolved in the deep sea’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunned-discovering-mysterious-bacteria-235000125.html
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Scientists have puzzled over what happens to plastic as it breaks down in the ocean – our new study helps explain the mystery
https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-puzzled-over-what-happens-to-plastic-as-it-breaks-down-in-the-ocean-our-new-study-helps-explain-the-mystery-268305
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Mad Surfer-Scientist Discovers Solution for Plastic Pollution
https://www.surfer.com/news/surfer-scientist-discovers-solution-for-plastic-pollution
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To solve marine plastic pollution, experts say production and consumption patterns must change fundamentally
https://phys.org/news/2025-10-marine-plastic-pollution-experts-production.html
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Scientists make stunning discovery after testing new material in first-of-its-kind deep sea experiment: ‘Provides safer alternatives’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-stunning-discovery-testing-material-053000488.html
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Lobby group rep raises alarm at HK event with ‘denialist’ claim that plastics don’t harm humans or marine ecosystems
https://www.eco-business.com/news/lobby-group-rep-raises-alarm-at-hk-event-with-denialist-claim-that-plastics-dont-harm-humans-or-marine-ecosystems
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The High Seas Treaty will take effect from January
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j87114deo
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Scientists sound the alarm after making disturbing discovery deep in Mediterranean Sea: ‘It was an unsolved mystery’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scientists-sound-alarm-making-disturbing-233500808.html
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Hidden plastic graveyard uncovered in the deep Mediterranean Sea
https://www.earth.com/news/hidden-plastic-graveyard-uncovered-in-the-deep-mediterranean-sea
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How AWS, The Ocean Cleanup, and artificial intelligence are finding ocean plastic
https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/stories/how-aws–the-ocean-cleanup–and-artificial-intelligence-are-find
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Material That Breaks Down In Seawater Could Be The Answer To Microplastic Problem
https://www.wateronline.com/doc/material-that-breaks-down-in-seawater-could-be-the-answer-to-microplastic-problem-0001
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What Are ‘Neptune Balls,’ The Microplastic-Filled Clumps Washing Up On Beaches?
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/neptune-balls-microplastics-explained_uk_68baea62e4b04dd23504941b
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Environmental studies urgently required before Ocean Carbon Capture can go large-scale, scientists warn
What I do know is that we should get the plastic waste out of the oceans and save as many…
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Plastic Pollution on the Tunisian coast (FREE)
I traveled to Hammamet in Tunisia in October 2024 and brought back some pictures and videos to show the amount…
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Scientists issue warning after making disturbing discovery inside oysters — here’s what they found
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Japanese Scientists Invent Plastic That Does Not Pollute Ocean Water — Instead, It Simply Dissolves
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/japanese-scientists-invent-plastic-that-does-not-pollute-ocean-water-instead-it-simply-dissolves
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Plastic waste from Asia inundates Sea of Japan coastline
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/plastic-waste-from-asia-inundates-sea-of-japan-coastline
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The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought
https://grist.org/science/oceans-contain-more-plastic-than-previously-thought
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Scientists Develop Plastic Substitute That Could Fight Ocean Pollution
https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-plastic-substitute-that-could-fight-ocean-pollution
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Scientists use the ‘smell of burned plastic’ to measure nanoplastics in the ocean
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Deep-Sea Experiments Test New Bioplastic Solution
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Deep sea study shows how new bioplastic degrades
https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/new-bioplastic-degrades-in-deep-sea
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Plastic pollution in the ocean is far smaller — and far more pervasive — than we thought
Read https://www.ehn.org/plastic-pollution-in-the-ocean-is-far-smaller-and-far-more-pervasive-than-we-thought
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UN Ocean Conference 2025: UNESCO urges marine literacy to tackle plastic pollution (FREE)
Read UN Ocean Conference 2025: UNESCO urges marine literacy to tackle plastic pollution
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What Was Achieved at the UN Ocean Conference in France? (FREE)
Read What Was Achieved at the UN Ocean Conference in France?
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Nearly 100 countries call for ambitious global treaty to end plastic pollution at UN ocean summit (FREE)
Read Nearly 100 countries call for ambitious global treaty to end plastic pollution at UN ocean summit
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Study Reveals Up to 11 Million Tons of Plastic Polluting Ocean Floors (FREE)
Read Study Reveals Up to 11 Million Tons of Plastic Polluting Ocean Floors
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Egyptian designer turns ocean waste into opportunity for Port Said communities (FREE)
Read INTERVIEW: Egyptian designer turns ocean waste into opportunity for Port Said communities
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What Happens to Microplastics in the Ocean? (FREE)
Read What Happens to Microplastics in the Ocean?
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Ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with Deposit Return Scheme (FREE)
Read Ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with Deposit Return Scheme
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The true cost of plastic pollution in our oceans
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Experts make critical breakthrough that could drastically impact efforts to remove dangerous materials from the ocean: ‘Far more effective’
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Korea’s New Plastic Eats Itself in the Ocean—Without Losing Its Strength
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The true cost of ocean plastic pollution
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A plastic-eating fungus is cleaning up the ocean better than we are
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SeaSweepers to showcase ocean plastic repurposing Saturday at SeaCycle event in Coconut Grove
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ERANGE EV Tires partners with 4ocean to tackle plastic and trash pollution
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East Moline manufacturer giving plastics pulled from rivers a new life
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Chomps partners with 4ocean to address ocean plastic pollution
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Microplastics ‘have greater threat to marine life’
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Global effort maps microplastics’ path through critical ocean systems
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Cornstarch Sanitary Pads Could Avoid Tonnes of Ocean Plastics
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Glitter’s sparkle hides a darker side – it can change the chemistry of our oceans
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Microplastics Becoming Measurable Part of Ocean’s Carbon Cycle
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Trump-China Plastic Continent Controversy
Excuse my French but Trump is not entirely wrong on this one. China played a role regarding the plastic continents…
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IUCN launches project to combat marine plastic pollution in the Pacific
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Marine litter: what biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem
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Recycled ocean plastics: worth it?
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Plastic-eating seabird chicks show signs of organ failure and cognitive decline
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Glad Wrap maker fined millions over misleading ‘ocean plastic’ claims
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Clorox fined $8.25m over misleading ‘ocean plastic’ claims on GLAD bags
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The EU strikes a landmark agreement to prevent plastic pellet pollution across land and sea
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Plastic Foam Must Be Phased Out To Protect The Oceans, Study Finds (Reuters)
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Glitter Can Harm Marine Organisms – TCD Study
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‘Underwater avalanches’ are creating ocean microplastics hotspots
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Marine litter: What biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem
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Coca-Cola’s Plastic Waste Polluting Oceans Projected to Reach 1.3 Billion Pounds per Year by 2030
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Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic waste to enter waterways: study
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Sardines forced to eat plastic as Mediterranean plankton shrinks
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North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins
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Panama and Ocean Cleanup partner on waste management
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The oceans are struggling with plastics (Vendée Globe)
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Robots and bubble barriers: How Venice and Portugal are tackling ocean plastic
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Venice’s canals are polluted with plastic. But where does it come from? (Video)
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Scientists in Hawaii are training ‘hungry’ marine fungi to eat ocean plastics
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REGENESIS Introduces First Eyewear Made of Recycled Plastic Waste from Rivers and Mangrove Forests that Capture CO2
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Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria
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97% of plastic trash on Singapore’s beaches originate from offshore sources
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The Ocean Is Drowning in Plastic (Nature Conservancy)
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Along the Mekong, fishers and farmers battle a plastics catastrophe
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Ghost nets: What you need to know about these deadly ocean polluters
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Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan’s plastic waste removal rates in rivers
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Some experts think we should pause our ocean plastic cleanup efforts
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70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles and fishing gear – and Europe is a hotspot
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Lautoka launches new recycling hub to combat ocean plastic pollution
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Discarded fishing nets recycled for various products in Japan
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Plymouth Marine Laboratory investigates bioplastic impact on oceans
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Italian startup has brilliant idea to clean up plastic waste in rivers
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Food Vacuum System Containers Use Sabic’s Circular Pp With Ocean Bound Plastic Content
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Kia introduces world’s first car accessory made using recycled plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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Plastic bottles still most rampant maritime waste
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch can be cleaned for $7.5 billion
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Plastic bag bans have drastically reduced ocean pollution
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Pakistan has lowest rate of plastic waste leakage in region: World Bank
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Coca-Cola fails to increase reusable packaging and ensure millions of single-use plastic bottles don’t reach the oceans
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Thai seafood sector strengthens fight against ocean plastic with new partnerships
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Photo of polar bear with plastic in its jaws in the remote Arctic shows pollution’s ‘pervasive grip’
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Plastic-eating fungi could be a glimmer of hope in cutting ocean pollution (Reuters)
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Coastlines prove to be the frontline in fight against plastic pollution (University of Auckland)
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Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
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Stopping Ocean Plastics, One Mushroom Buoy at a Time
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Czechs erect 3D-printed ‘petit’ Eiffel Tower replica from ocean waste for Olympics
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Genetically engineered plastic-eating bacteria could clean up our oceans
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