As plastic production rises worldwide, scientists say the health consequences will become more of a burden. What’s happening? A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health estimates that, in 2016, pollution from plastic lifecycles was associated with about 2.1 million global disability-adjusted life years, which is a way to measure how much healthy life people … Read more
Microplastics are showing up in almost everything as plastic pollution continues to be an issue. The tiny toxic particles are in our drinking water, food, clothes, and even human tissue. And according to peer-reviewed research published in Science Advances, even ordinary contact between plastic and water can shed these particles even without sunlight or physical … Read more
Today, millions worldwide are observing World Environment Day 2025, highlighting the urgent need for eco-legal action. Hosted by South Korea, the UN event drives home how local laws can combat environmental threats. There are multiple initiatives that have been taken across the world regarding the better protection of the environment. For starters, cities like Jeju, … Read more
Singapore, a global hub of innovation and economic prosperity, has been called upon to intensify its environmental and climate-related actions, according to Astrid Puentes Riaño, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. Following her official visit to the city-state, Puentes Riaño lauded Singapore’s accomplishments while … Read more
Plastic pollution is a serious global problem that impacts all living things and crucial ecosystems. In the ocean, scientists have determined that microplastics are being spread through animal waste at surprising levels. What’s happening? A research team from Tel Aviv University found that marine animals consume plastic and excrete microplastics in their feces. A write-up … Read more
Archyde The Shocking Link Between Plastic Containers and Heart failure Table of Contents 1. The Shocking Link Between Plastic Containers and Heart failure 2. The Study’s findings 3. The Dangers of BPA 4. Microplastics and Yoru Gut 5. protecting Yourself From Plastic Contamination 6. What steps can individuals take to protect themselves from plastic contamination … Read more
A shocking study conducted by Chinese researchers, suggests that regularly eating from plastic takeout containers might significantly increase the risk of congestive heart failure. They found that plastic exposure can disrupt the gut microbiome—the collection of microorganisms that inhabit the human gut—and impact the circulatory system which can lead to heart problems read more Do … Read more
Project STOP, co-founded by Borealis and Systemiq in 2017, has welcomed Clean Rivers as a Scale-Up Partner and funder for Phase 3 of the Banyuwangi Hijau program. Clean Rivers, a global non-profit dedicated to transforming river systems, is collaborating with Project STOP to establish Indonesia’s first Regency-wide waste management system in Banyuwangi, East Java. … Read more