Explore the global crisis of pollution—from plastic and chemical waste to noise and light disruption. This category highlights major sources, their planetary consequences, and possible solutions.
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The Plastic Loop Pilot Project, encompassing initiatives like Loop Industries' Infinite Loop™ and European automotive pilots, aims to close the recycling loop for plastics in sectors from packaging to vehicles. As global plastic waste exceeds 400 million metric tons annually , these efforts promise to transform waste into valuable resources. Recent data shows a 70,000-tonne facility could save 418,600...
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The TP-1 Water Treatment Plant, like many contemporary wastewater facilities, embodies the tension between technological advancement and environmental stewardship. Official narratives highlight its efficacy in reducing contaminants by up to 90% via advanced filtration , but life cycle assessments (LCAs) paint a nuanced picture. These assessments show that while nutrient removal can slash freshwater eutrophication by 99%, it often...
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In 2025, the world generates about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with only 9.5% recycled globally {10}. Europe accounts for 29.5 million tonnes, and France alone produces...
The European Union's ambitious goals to slash pesticide use—aiming for a 50% reduction by 2025, 80% by 2030, and complete phase-out by 2035 under the Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR)—reflect...
The push for a global plastics treaty began with a 2022 UN Environment Assembly resolution, mandating an intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) to address plastic pollution holistically. By 2025, the...
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In 2025, the European Union is intensifying its fight against plastic pollution through a suite of regulations and international negotiations, driven by alarming statistics: global plastic output reached 400...
In 2025, the fight against microplastic pollution intensified as the final round of UN treaty negotiations (INC-5.2) in Geneva adjourned without consensus, leaving a vacuum in global efforts to...
Microplastics, fragments of degraded plastic, have become ubiquitous pollutants, infiltrating air, water, and food chains. Humans ingest them primarily through contaminated seafood, bottled water, and even salt, with estimates...
Microplastics, once dismissed as mere environmental nuisances, are now recognized as pervasive contaminants in the human body. Originating from degraded plastics, synthetic textiles, and industrial waste, these particles enter...
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Oceanic plastic pollution has escalated into one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with the Great Pacific Garbage Patch serving as its stark emblem. Discovered in...
Enzyme-based plastic recycling represents a cutting-edge approach to tackling one of humanity's most pressing environmental crises: the relentless accumulation of plastic waste. By harnessing biologically engineered enzymes to depolymerize...
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Water pollution, fueled by agricultural runoff, industrial discharges, and urban waste, poses a profound threat to aquatic food chains and human health. According to recent studies, over 70% of...
The EU's tethered bottle caps regulation, enforced since July 3, 2024, mandates that caps on beverage containers up to three liters stay attached to prevent them from becoming separate...
Tire wear pollution has emerged as a critical environmental challenge in urban areas, particularly as vehicle electrification accelerates. Globally, tire abrasion generates about 6 million tons of particles each...