plastics : Science World Report

Feb 06, 2017 03:40 AM EST

The Euthanized Whale In Norway Had About 30 Plastic Bags In Its Stomach

The strong body of the euthanized goose-beaked whale couldn't stand the presence of 30 plastic bags in its stomach.

Nov 14, 2016 03:00 AM EST

Seabirds At Risk For Ingesting Inedible Compounds

A new study has found that plastic emits the scent of a sulfurous compound, which seabirds think it is food.

Sep 22, 2016 05:53 AM EDT

France Totally Bans Use Of Plastic Plates, Utensils And Cups, First Country To Do So

France implements a new law that bans the use of plastic bags as of July this year and bans plastic utensils, cups, and plates by 2020 to give time for manufacturers to adjust.

Sep 07, 2016 05:36 AM EDT

Microbeads To Be Banned By UK Government By 2017

UK to ban microbeads in 2017 despite company protests.

Feb 01, 2016 01:03 PM EST

'BPA-Free' Plastic May Also be Dangerous for Reproductive Health and Embryonic Development

Although there are some companies that advertise "BPA-free" products, these items may actually not be safer. Scientists have found that a substitute to BPA, called BPS (Bisphenol S) may actually speed up embryonic development and disrupt the reproductive system.

Jan 27, 2016 03:39 PM EST

Humans Created A 'Plastic Planet,' Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that human activities generate massive amounts of plastic waste which ends up in the ocean and landmasses, and the Earth is entering an 'Age of Plastic.'

Dec 31, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Floating Anti-Plastic Waste Dam To Be Tested In 2016 In North Sea

A new floating anti-plastic waste dam will be tested in the North Sea in 2016.

Dec 15, 2015 01:17 PM EST

New Catalyst Creates Bio-Based Plastics And Chemicals

A team of researchers have developed a new catalyst easily converts bio-based ethanol into an industrial chemical. This new development paves the way for a wide range of eco-friendly bio-based plastics and materials to be created.

Nov 05, 2015 09:02 AM EST

3D-Printing May be Toxic: New Study Reveals Plastics Harm Fish Embryos

It turns out that some 3D printed objects may actually be toxic. Scientists have found that some parts produced by commercial 3D printers are toxic to certain fish embryos.

Oct 23, 2015 06:30 AM EDT

Plastic Trash May Travel to the Arctic from a Sixth Garbage Patch in the Ocean

Plastic trash can be found around the world-even the Arctic. Scientists have found that this marine litter is present at the sea surface of Arctic waters, though they're still unsure how it made it so far north.

Oct 10, 2015 12:23 AM EDT

Seven Species of Sea Turtles are at Risk of Plastic Pollution

Scientists have found that all seven species of marine turtles that they studied can ingest or become entangled in the discarded debris that currently litters the oceans.

Oct 05, 2015 09:10 AM EDT