Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety
Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end up making waste management more challenging......»»
Plastic pollution: Treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
Countries grappling with the "immense" task of ending plastic pollution began a new round of talks in Paris on Monday, amid protests and warnings of the urgency to act......»»
Study finds familiarity promotes resident cooperation with volunteers in waste separation
Imagine when you take out leftover food and throw it away, and a volunteer in front of the bucket tells you to separate the waste. If you have two options, one is to do it by yourself, and the other is not to sort the waste or even to give it to the.....»»
120-city study: 22% reduction in urban traffic emissions in 15 years without quality of life decline is possible
How do you make transport in the world's big cities more climate-friendly without putting too much pressure on people? A model-based study of 120 major cities around the globe now shows how these two major goals can be reconciled. Subject to the cond.....»»
Opinion: Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace, putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations......»»
Plastic pollution: treaty talks get into the nitty-gritty
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that global plastics pollution was a "time bomb", as diplomats began five days of talks in Paris to make progress on a treaty to end plastic waste......»»
Biodegradable plastic in clothing doesn"t break down nearly as quickly as hoped—new research
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Over 100 million tons of plastic enters the environment each year, with more than 10 million tons ending up in our oceans. These plastics break down into.....»»
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings.....»»
Meandering along the river Seine: France"s roving plastic rubbish
The scrap of red plastic in among the waterside reeds in northern France could be any fragment of the throwaway consumerism piling up across the planet, flowing into rivers, choking animals, even seeping into our bloodstreams......»»
And now the weather: Cloudy with scattered showers of plastic
Diplomats from 175 countries gathering in Paris for plastics treaty talks on Monday may want to pack an umbrella, but not just because there's a chance of rain......»»
High-stakes talks to end plastic pollution resume
Negotiations on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution will resume Monday, with nations under pressure to stem the tide of trash amid calls from campaigners to limit industry influence on the talks......»»
New study finds bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean
Plastic pollution is seemingly omnipresent in society, and while plastic bags, cups, and bottles may first come to mind, plastics are also increasingly used to make clothing, rugs, and other textiles......»»
Social media did not help in preventing anxiety and depression during the pandemic, says research
Keeping in touch via video, phone and instant messaging was little help in preventing a rise in people's anxiety and depression during the pandemic lockdowns, a major new U.K. study has found......»»
Uber will now let you book a Waymo self-driving car through its app
Uber and Waymo, who have historically been competitors, are putting history aside and looking toward a new future with their latest announcement. In a press … The post Uber will now let you book a Waymo self-driving car through its app appeared.....»»
Bright LED, Harvatek still see customers adjust inventory
LED packaging houses Bright LED Electronics and Harvatek continue to see customers adjusting their inventories in the second quarter, putting pressure on their operations. The firms said they will exert all-out efforts to develop new products in this.....»»
The best Mac client for Gmail users is now a 1.0 release with nifty new features
Home/Work profiles, notification schedules, and a lack of inbox advertisements. Enlarge / Mimestream's got a lot of direct Gmail integrations, but its own Profiles separation is quite useful. (credit: Mimestream) When I.....»»
Canada offers more money to Stellantis for EV battery plant
The premier says that Ontario is putting more money on the table, though he wouldn't say how much, in order to protect jobs......»»
Plastic pervasive in food supply, says new study
Micro and nanoplastics are pervasive in our food supply and may be affecting food safety and security on a global scale, a new study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found......»»
A perfect "pathogen" storm: Vibrio bacteria, Sargassum and plastic marine 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. Vibrio bacteria are found in waters around the.....»»
At the vanguard of India"s semiconductor ambition: a conversation with Foxconn-Vedanta JV CEO
India is putting all its weight behind efforts to manufacture semiconductors locally. At the forefront of this is the joint venture between Foxconn and Vedanta. Speaking to DIGITIMES Asia recently, David Reed, CEO of Vedanta-Foxconn Semiconductors ex.....»»
Plastic-eating fungi thriving in man-made "plastisphere" may help tackle global waste
A new study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials by researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and partners has identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-degrading fungi and bacteria in the coastal salt marshes of Jiangsu, China......»»