Trump targets paper straw purchases by federal government — and won’t stop there
An executive order from President Trump will negate a Biden initiative that required federal procurement offices to purchase ...
UConn study shows promise of bioplastics to help solve global plastic pollution crisis
The bioplastics company, with an office in Shelton, collaborated with a UConn marine sciences team to evaluate the product’s ...
How scientists plan to prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...
Trump signs plastic straw order; declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he wants the government to ...
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Scientists discover how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs
Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.
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How scientists will prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
Ropes and fishing gear used in the fisheries and aquaculture industries are a major source of microplastics in the ocean and littering along the ...
‘Back to plastic’: Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very ...
Trump Lifts Plastic Ban In The US, Says 'Won't Affect The Sharks': Well, Here's How It Will Affect Not Only Sharks But All Of The Marine Life
US President Donald Trump has once again brought plastic straws into the spotlight. In a move that dismisses environmental ...