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"It can potentially transform bioengineering applications and solve real-world problems."

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Scientists make breakthrough inspired by mussels: 'Promise for addressing the growing problem of plastic pollution'

While the process didn't magically eliminate all the plastic, the research offered promise that it could make a difference.

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Researchers discover astonishing potential of microbes living in sewage sludge: 'Could help reduce plastic pollution'

The revelations are disturbing.

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Scientists find disturbing link between plastic pollution and health disparities — here's what you need to know

"We are giving brands and consumers an alternative solution."

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World's first resealable can aims to tackle plastic pollution: 'Changing the direction of industry'

This provides hope for a future where the microplastic epidemic is controlled.

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Scientists develop groundbreaking new 'living plastic' with remarkable self-sustaining ability — here's how this could impact our plastic pollution crisis

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

This new method of removing nanoplastics from water is foundational for future advancements in water pollution research and water purification strategies.

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Scientists make incredible breakthrough with solvent that traps plastic pollution found in water: 'We're developing better ways to remove contaminants'

"This discovery has significant implications for addressing environmental challenges."

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Scientists make breakthrough discovery with the power to permanently change plastic pollution: 'Transforming ... pollutants into valuable, reusable chemicals'

"We can do better!"

Outdoors

Beachgoer shares 'horrific' reality of plastic pollution in beach sand: 'This is such a horrible problem'

The UCLA study also revealed that these pollutants harm humans when inhaled.

Outdoors

Study reveals worrying discovery about microplastic pollution: 'More likely to be ... spread by wind than soil particles'

"This shows very, very, very well the need for transparency and traceability."

Business

Study reveals nearly 60 companies to be responsible for half of world's plastic pollution: 'The industry likes to put the responsibility on the individual'

The incredible innovation and far-reaching vision won them a major environmental prize.

Tech

Startup develops innovative solution to stop plastic pollution at home: 'We feel passionately about keeping the oceans free of microplastics'