Notably, 90 percent of these particles were identified as nanoplastics, while the remaining 10 percent were classified as microplastics, according to a study
By Outlook Planet Desk 11/01/2024
As plastic production continues to rise, the ubiquity of micro(nano)plastics in the environment raises concerns about their impact on both ecosystems and human health
By Bhagyashree Jain 29/12/2023
Water went from barely safe to the out-of-bounds category because of worsening river run-off and better measurements and understanding of the problem, Rockstrom said
By PTI 14/09/2023
World Environment Day 2023: The disposal and recyclability of plastic are of utmost importance today which requires a supportive environment from stakeholders across levels
By Ashok Jaipuria 05/06/2023
Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to a new report by UNEP
By Outlook Planet Desk 18/05/2023
Microplastics are particularly detrimental to the oceans. They take a long time to degrade into innocuous compounds, and marine life mistakenly views plastic as food
By Outlook Planet Desk 03/04/2023
With the growing focus on circular economy, the market space for biodegradable, recyclable and reusable material is set to increase
By Naina Gautam 29/03/2023
The new study builds on previous research by Queen's University that showed hermit crabs were less likely to touch or enter high-quality shells when exposed to microplastics.
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/10/2021
A new study finds that the River Ganga is heavily polluted with microplastics.
By Outlook Planet Desk 06/08/2021