Next Animation Studio
Scientists find microplastic particles in rainwater collected from the Rocky Mountains
New research from the U.S. Geological Survey has found microscopic plastic fibers present in rainwater from Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
msvgo
Solid Wastes and Disposal
It describes various measures used for disposal and treatment of solid wastes.
Next Animation Studio
New Ocean Cleanup system targets plastic pollution in rivers
Nonprofit environmental organization the Ocean Cleanup is now tackling the problem of plastic pollution in oceans by collecting plastic waste directly from rivers before it gets to the oceans with its new system, the Interceptor.
Next Animation Studio
China dumped 27 percent more waste into the ocean in 2018
China discarded 200.7 million cubic meters of waste into its coastal waters in 2018.
Next Animation Studio
Plastic waste in remote Atlantic island likely from Chinese ships
A new report has found a 15 percent increase of plastic waste on a remote Atlantic island called Inaccessible Island, and it’s likely being dumped by Chinese merchant ships.
Curated Video
Brainstorming Techniques How to Innovate in Groups
This video provides practical tips and techniques for effective brainstorming to solve real problems. It emphasizes the importance of defining the problem correctly, inviting diverse participants, and following established ground rules...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Presents: Global Warming Infographic Explainer
Learn more about the major kinds of pollution in this infographic explainer.
FuseSchool
Uses Of Polymers
Learn the basics about the uses of polymers, as a part of organic chemistry. Learn about PVC and PTFE. Different polymers have their specific uses and also problems associated with polymers. Polymers are long chain organic molecules made...
The Economist
Plastic pollution: is it really that bad?
Nine in ten Europeans worry about plastic’s impact on the environment. But plastic is not the worst offender when compared to other kinds of pollution
Sprouts Learning
Brainstorming Techniques to Create New Innovative Ideas (includes challenge)
Brainstorming is a good way to come up a solution or two. As the name suggests, the idea is that you storm on the neural pathways through the brain to pick a lot of thoughts quickly and intuitively. It's best to do this with a group of...
Teen Kids News
Recycle Everything with TerraCycle
Plastic. It’s one of the main threats to marine life. Which is why it’s so important to recycle. But sadly, not all plastics can be processed by our local recycling centers. Ava finds out how TerraCycle works to recycle things many...
Bloomberg
Need to Address Plastic Waste: LyondellBasell CEO Patel
Aug.26 -- "Bloomberg Commodities Edge" talks to the smartest voices in the commodity world about the companies, the physical assets and the trading behind the hottest commodities. This week Bloomberg's Alix Steel explains the issues...
Bloomberg
Australian Billionaire Forrest Wants to End Worldwide Plastic Waste
Sep.26 -- Andrew Forrest, chairman of the Minderoo Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, discusses his plans to shift plastics manufacturing to recycling rather than using petroleum. The initiative is called "Sea the Future."...
Curated Video
400M Tons Of Plastic Waste Created Each Year But Only 2M Tons Recycled
Newsy's Scott Withers visits the largest residential recycling plant in the country, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Curated Video
New Paving Methods Can Repurpose Tons Of Plastic Waste Into Roads
Plastic roads are becoming popular across the globe. India was the first country to put plastic roads to the test.
Press Association
Rescued seals inspire people to reduce plastic waste
Over 100,000 people have pledged to reduce their plastic useage after being inspired by fostered seals at the National Sea Life Centre. The Birmingham attraction fostered rescued seals Pippa and Boo over the summer and they have proved...
The Recount
The Recount Daily Pod with Michael Cyr
Surprise: very little of the plastic you dutifully put in your recycling bin ends up actually being used again. The costs of successful recycling are prohibitive. And even then, recycling is a market with fewer and fewer buyers. So how...
Sky News
Theresa May unveils new 25-year Environment Plan in speech at the London Wetland Centre
CLEAN: Interior shots of Theresa May making a speech at the London Wetlands Centre announcing the Government's new Environmental Plan to cut down avoidable plastic waste over the next 25 years and maintain existing environmental...