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While the straws were manufactured years ago, it's a reminder that wasteful business practices can still impact the environment far into the future.

Business

Shocked customer shares photo of what they found after opening package of plastic straws: 'Enough to choke a blue whale'

"Thirty seals have been found dead with plastic rings around their necks in the last five years."

Outdoors

Officials issue warning after rise in 'horrific' seal deaths from plastic toys: 'Died a slow and painful death'

"Stop throwing out empty berry containers!"

Home

Sustainable living expert shares useful ideas to repurpose empty plastic fruit containers: 'Great ideas'

While not every rescued animal is a victim of plastic litter, the situation is all too common worldwide and can lead to death.

Outdoors

Officials share experience rescuing fox trapped in plastic container: 'This is a good reminder to always put your rubbish in the bin'

"Our proactive adoption of this technology reflects our commitment to sustainability."

Business

Major water company debuts new bottle design to reduce plastic waste: 'To drive this transition toward more sustainable packaging'

"Thanks to everyone who made this rescue possible."

Outdoors

Officials celebrate release of doe stuck in plastic bucket after weeks of tracking: 'It was only thanks to the ... community'

The new technology is highly intriguing for how it solves two problems at the same time.

Tech

Researchers develop revolutionary method for transforming plastic waste into food — here's how it could change the world

Ice once acted as a barrier, but now arriving debris — and the marine life on it — can reach the shore.

Outdoors

New study uncovers alarming secondary impact of plastic pollution on Antarctic ecosystems — here's what we know

The team also identified six different types of polymers in the drinks — a surprising result.

Tech

Report details concerning findings surrounding plastic soda bottles — here's what you need to know

"People say if we could figure out a way to make them circular, it would be a big deal, and that's what we've done."

Tech

Scientists announce revolutionary new method for breaking down common form of plastics: 'One can begin to imagine a commercial plant that would do this'

"Throwing out all those plastics is wasteful, so I've begun repurposing them."

Home

Individual devises clever use for empty plastic food containers: 'This is super cute'

The scientists discovered these chemicals can change how well breast milk proteins work.

Tech

Scientists discover alarming impact of nanoplastics on infant development: 'The insights gained from this research have far-reaching implications'