Category: Ocean (Bound) Plastic
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Indonesia optimistic of cutting ocean plastic waste by 70%
Indonesia optimistic of cutting ocean plastic waste by 70%
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Study identifies fungus that breaks down ocean plastic
Study identifies fungus that breaks down ocean plastic
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Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
Lidl to launch packaging from plastic collected from beaches
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Eco-friendly plastics not working: Biodegradable substances still harming ocean life
Eco-friendly plastics not working: Biodegradable substances still harming ocean life
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Roadmap to a global ocean free from harmful impacts of pollution
Roadmap to a global ocean free from harmful impacts of pollution
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NGO Letter to EU: EU must protect the oceans by applying the polluter pays principle to waste from wastewater networks
Single-use plastics directive: Europe must protect the oceans by applying the polluter pays principle to waste from wastewater networks.
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LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
LUSH the first Global cosmetics retailer to make the swap to Prevented Ocean Plastic
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The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology
Some marine biologists think the trash-collecting machines are harming more ocean organisms than they’re helping.
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Using ocean plastics as biofuel feedstocks
Under the sea: INL supporting effort to repurpose ocean plastics as blended biofuel feedstocks
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What happens to biodegradable plastics if they enter the sea?
Our new study investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks.
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US Institutions partner on ocean plastic data
With support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NREL is collecting data on waterborne plastics debris as part of the Waterborne Plastics Assessment and Collection Technologies (WaterPACT) project.
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Bizarre Plastic Rocks Now Found Across Five Continents
A bizarre new type of rock containing plastic has been found across the globe, formed mainly from plastic we have created and discarded.
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Trust Bank Singapore launches ocean plastic card
Trust Bank And Thales Launch Singapore’s First Ocean Plastic® Card
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Japan testing ocean plastic roads
From Waste to Pavement: Using Marine Plastic for Station Front Rotary in Wakayama
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LyondellBasell Introduces New Plastics Made from Ocean plastic
LyondellBasell, a global leader in innovation, is proud to announce its involvement in a groundbreaking value chain collaboration aimed at transforming end-of-life industry from the maritime waste into innovative plastics.
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Australian regulator sanctions food company for Ocean Plastic claims
Moo Premium Foods has been found guilty of misleading consumers with its claims of using “100 per cent ocean plastic” on its packaging.
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Ocean Bottle does the same marketing trick as Polymateria
I don’t know what to think of this: greenwashing or not? Today, I think it’s greenwashing.
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The plastic cleanup technology fiasco
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic. An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
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California governor vetoes bill that would require microplastic filters on washing machines
Advocates blame industry pressure for Newsom’s decision; bill would have prevented millions of pounds of synthetic fiber pollution.
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Ocean clean technologies are Clean Washing
New report finds marine plastic pollution clean-up technology is not all it seems on the surface
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One million tonnes of plastic additives leak into oceans each year – research
EA Earth Action said that the vast majority of additives are untested, unregulated and have been linked to a range of health concerns.
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Microsoft uses recycled ocean-bound plastics in Surface dock
Microsoft has taken a step towards sustainability by using recycled ocean plastic in the production of a power supply and dock for its Surface laptop.
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Aimplas Develops Packaging from ocean by-products
AIMPLAS is developing food and cosmetic packaging products from ocean by-products such as fish gelatine and fishing nets within the EcoeFISHent project
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Fossil vs bioplastics microplastic impact on marine life
Even bioplastics may not be enough to protect fish from doom, new research suggests
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Bursting bubbles move microplastics from the ocean to the atmosphere
Using high-speed photography, researchers at Princeton and Cornell University have demonstrated that the ocean can transport microplastics into the atmosphere, adding to evidence that the sea may not be the final resting place for plastic pollution it is often thought to be.
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MOL and Idemitsu to Launch Demonstration Test on Recycling of Ocean Plastic Waste
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (hereinafter “MOL”) and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Idemitsu Kosan”) today announced the joint start of a demonstration test on the recycling of marine plastic waste (Recycling of used plastics into oil).
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From plastic waste to stadium seats
In the heart of Seville, Spain, football fans can enjoy the comfort of their new stadium seats thanks to the joint efforts of the Gravity Wave project and the famous Real Betis football club. The seats were made from plastic waste from the Mediterranean. Gravity Wave has benefitted from the Next Generation EU programme.
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Beach cleanup in Brazil highlights dangers of plastic pollution
Celebrated on the third Saturday of September since 2018, World Cleanup Day is the largest international environmental mobilization aimed at combating the world’s solid waste problem. In Rio de Janeiro, hundreds took to one of Guanabara Bay’s most polluted beaches to draw attention to the dangers of plastic pollution.
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KIA to use real ocean plastics (FREE)
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models.
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Artificial grass a huge contributor to marine plastic pollution crisis
A recent study has uncovered that tiny plastic fibres used to produce AstroTurf often wind up in water bodies close to major cities, posing a substantial threat to ocean ecology.
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Plastic litter in oceans overestimated, study suggests
There is less plastic littering the ocean than scientists previously thought, but what is there could persist for a long time, a new study said Monday
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Tunisian brand turns sea plastic into green couture
The two men in bright overalls rooting for plastic on a Tunisian beach do so to make a living, but also in the knowledge that they are helping the environment.
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Global assessment of marine plastic exposure risk for oceanic birds
A study was published today in the renowned scientific journal Nature Communications, which brings together more than 200 researchers from around the world around a pressing challenge, widely recognized as a growing threat to marine life: the pollution of the oceans by plastic.
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Flesh Eating Bacteria Found on Plastic
A recent study stoked fears of flesh-eating bacteria invading beaches across Florida, the Caribbean and elsewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. Experts aren’t worried … yet.
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RECOUP calls for interventions to increase transparency of Ocean Plastics
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity, RECOUP, has released its new River and Ocean Plastics Collection and Recycling Programmes Report.
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The perfect pathogen storm: Sargassum and plastic debris
A new study uncovers how the interplay between Sargassum spp., plastic marine debris and Vibrio bacteria creates the perfect “pathogen” storm that has implications for both marine life and public health.
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New Technique Can Map Ocean Plastics from Space
Researchers figured out how the flow of microplastics flattens ocean waves, letting satellites paint a clearer picture for future policy and cleanup efforts
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Brazilian researchers find ‘terrifying’ plastic rocks on remote island
The discovery of rocks made from plastic debris on Brazil’s Trindade Island has sparked alarm among scientists, reports Reuters.
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PrimaLoft Introduces Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic
PrimaLoft Inc., a global leader in advanced material technology, takes another important step forward on its Relentlessly Responsible™ mission with the introduction of PrimaLoft® Insulation with Ocean Bound Plastic.
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Australia May Crack Down on Ocean Plastics
Watchdog urged to step in on so-called ‘ocean plastic’
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World Ocean Summit 2023 Strategy session on Peak Plastics
World Ocean Summit 2023: Strategy session on Peak Plastics: Can we stem the growth of plastic consumption?
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Plastic Bank Indonesia stops 40 million kilograms of plastic from polluting the ocean
Plastic Bank Indonesia celebrates its collection communities, branch owners, partners and employees for stopping 40 million kilograms of plastic from entering the ocean. This amount is equivalent to 2 billion single-use 500ml PET bottles. Collected plastic is given a new life through recycling and re-integration into products and packaging.
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Bank Cards Made of Ocean Plastic Launched by ING
ING launches cards made from Parley Ocean Plastic®
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Plastic Waste Forms Rocks off Coast of Brazil
Scientists sound the alarm as plastic waste forms rocks off coast of Brazil: ‘New and terrifying’
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Plastic Pollution in Oceans has Reached Unprecedented Levels in 15 Years
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached “unprecedented levels” over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste
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USAID Announces New Programs to Protect Our Ocean at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference
Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new initiatives to improve management of marine resources, increase ocean resilience to climate change, and safeguard ocean health for generations to come at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama.
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Pressure Grows to Reclassify Plastic Pellets as Hazardous Substances
Pressure is growing on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to to classify plastic pellets as hazardous substances.
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Ocean Plastics Speakers by Boompods
These speakers are built out of recycled ocean plastics. Here’s how they’re made
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UNDP and The Ocean Cleanup Partner on Ocean Plastic Pollution
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Ocean Cleanup today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on eliminating plastic pollution in oceans and rivers around the globe.
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Ocean Plastic Pollution in the Seychelles
Seychelles is becoming overwhelmed by marine plastic — We now know where it comes from
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Converting Ocean Plastic into Pharmaceuticals
Scientists Have Been Able To Turn Ocean Plastics Into Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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The Mystery of What’s Eating our Plastic from the Ocean
‘This is certainly not a solution to the problem of the plastic soup in our oceans’
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Tesco Launches Ocean Plastic Packaging for Fish
Tesco to roll out fish packaging in 30% recycled coastal plastic
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French Coast Hit By Plastic Pellets; Minister and Mayors File Legal Complaint
Joël Guerriau, a senator for the Loire-Atlantique region says that a clear definition of how dangerous these pellets is needed on an international level.
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Ocean Plastic can be Used to Make Pharmaceuticals
Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.
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Gemline Announces Partnership with Sustainable Retail Brand Out of the Ocean®
Gemline Partners With Brand That Makes Bags From Ocean Plastic
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World Economic Forum Ocean Action 2023
How to create a healthy ocean that benefits everyone — I don’t really think the WEF is part of the solution; they’re more part of the problem.
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Sunlight Degrades Plastic Waste in Oceans
UV light from the sun slowly breaks down plastics on the ocean’s surfaces. Floating microplastic is broken down into ever smaller, invisible nanoplastic particles that spread across the entire water column, but also to compounds that can then be completely broken down by bacteria.
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What if Plastic Waste Was Intentionally Dumped in the Oceans?
Deliberate dumping of plastic trash in the Pacific: How widespread is it?
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Plastic Pollution in the Oceans is an Equity Issue, says UW-led Report
Less recognized is how marine plastic waste affects human populations, and the unequal burden on different communities. A report, “Towards an Equitable Approach to Marine Plastics Pollution,” outlines the current situation and attempts to address the problem.
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Open-Access Database To Help Identify Plastic Pollution Sources
A Raman spectral reference library of potential anthropogenic and biological ocean polymers
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Sabic and Scientex Partner on Ocean Plastic Packaging
Sabic Enables Scientex Group In Developing World’s First Pp Flexible Food Packaging Using Post Consumer Recycled (Pcr) Ocean Bound Plastic
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Ocean Plastic Cleanup Hindered by Trade Barriers
Pacific Ocean’s Plastics Cleanup Hindered by Trade Barriers, APEC Says
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Gore Tex Goes Ocean Plastics
Introducing new GORE-TEX Laminates made with recycled BIONIC textile
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First Commercially Available Recycled Ocean Plastic Pellets in North America
OLF produces first commercially available plastic pellet – Legacy Plastic™
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Oshen Launches Ocean Plastic Makeup Case
Made with 32% recycled ocean-bound plastic, each case prevents 1.3 pounds of plastic from entering our oceans, the brand says.
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Plastic Microfibers in the Mediterranean Sea are Keeping Bacteria Afloat
Nearly 200 species of bacteria, including ones that can poison humans, were identified on microfiber pollution.
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ReSea Sues Rio over Ocean Plastics
Ocean clean-up firms in legal battle over alleged dumped plastic waste meant for recycling in Indonesia
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Barbie Launches More Ocean Plastic Dolls
This Barbie used to be trash. Mattel courts toy-shopping parents with sustainable products
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How Microplastics Differ Across Atlantic Ocean?
New study demonstrates how microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean
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UPM and Orthex Partner on Ocean Plastic
UPM Raflatac and Orthex collaborate to make household products from plastics that could otherwise end up in the ocean
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4ocean Reviews Strategies for Addressing the Ocean Plastic Crisis
4ocean reviews small-scale and large-scale solutions to reduce plastic pollution
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Samsung Promotes Ocean Plastic
Voices of Galaxy spotlights the people who use their passion, creativity, and determination along with technology to make a positive impact on their own lives and their communities.
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Microplastics Affects Ocean Carbon Sequestration Process
How does microplastics affects the carbon sequestration process of the oceans?
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International Whaling Commission Role on Plastic Treaty
A global plastics pollution treaty is one step closer as International Whaling Commission nations support proposal to tackle killer plastics in the ocean
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East Asian Seas Countries Partner on Marine Plastic Waste
East Asian Seas countries cooperate to deal with marine plastic pollution
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Most Ocean Plastic Waste Comes from Fishing and Aquaculture
Over 75% Of Plastic In Great Pacific Garbage Patch Originates From Fishing
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Nereid Biomaterials Develops 3D Marine Degradable Plastics
The Nereid Biomaterials team, including Rochester biologist Anne S. Meyer, has created the first ocean instrument made with 3D-printed internal parts composed of bioplastics.
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CheBanca Goes for Ocean Plastic Cards
CheBanca to issue payments cards made from recycled ocean plastic
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Algae Bioplastic Sail Boat
‘second sun’ sailboat concept is made of algae-based biopolymer + ocean plastic
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Herbalife Nutrition Partners with Plastic Bank
Partnering With Plastic Bank to Help Stop Ocean Plastic
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BMW Goes Ocean Plastics
In a first for the automotive industry, the BMW Group is using recycled marine waste to produce visible trim parts in the injection moulding process.
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Adidas Launches Ocean Plastic Federation Kits for World Cup 2022
Today, adidas reveals the Home and Away federation kits created for the national teams of Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain which will be worn on the world’s biggest sporting stage: the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
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Indian Teenager Develops Machine to Remove Ocean Plastic
16-year-old designed special device to help solve one of Earth’s biggest problems
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UN Seeks Plan for Plastic Nurdles in Ocean
UN seeks plan to beat plastic nurdles in the oceans. Billions of the pellets end up in the sea, killing turtles, whales and dolphins, and are washed up on beaches around the world
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Swana and USAID Partner on Ocean Plastics
Swana And Usaid’s Global Flagship Program Sign Mou To Address Ocean Plastic Pollution
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Using Shipwrecks as Benchmark for Marine Litter
Shipwrecks could act as benchmarks to measure marine litter – Maltese marine archaeologist
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Suzuki Boat Engine to Collect Microplastics
Suzuki Starts Production of Outboard Motors Equipped with Micro-Plastic Collecting Device
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Reusable Ocean Plastic Bags
Out Of The Ocean™ Bags Made From 100% Ocean Plastic® Now Available At Costco
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Samsung Galaxy Made from Ocean Plastic
Samsung believes open collaboration is crucial to breaking barriers and achieving a more sustainable future.
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New Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Watch
Tom Ford’s New Watch Is Made Entirely From Reclaimed Ocean Plastic
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Impact Plastic Pollution on Marine Mammals
Plastic Pollution, Plastic Fishing Gear Kill, Injure Marine Mammals. International Marine Mammal Project report documents plastic impacts on marine life around the world, proposes solutions for protecting our oceans
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