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Plastic pollution

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From edible produce wrap to shoes that dissolve in water, here are 5 of the most mind-blowing plastic alternatives

Reusable ziplock Stasher bags

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Reddit thread provides money-saving alternatives to plastic sandwich bags: 'I've had mine for over 5 years'

There is an astonishing amount of oil-derived plastic in existence, and it’s not going anywhere on its own.

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Researchers stunned after discovering new method to break down plastic: 'This is a groundbreaking technology'

This situation highlights a broader issue with plastic recycling programs across America.

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Investigator uncovers disturbing truth after tracking 'recyclable' waste with AirTag: 'The James Bond of plastic recycling'

"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 industrial agriculture sector grapples with an inundation of plastic that has spawned the nickname "plasticulture."

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Researchers discover revolutionary method to rid farm soils of microplastics — here's how it could transform food supply

An exciting initiative in development employs microplastics as a carbon source for bacteria.

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Scientists achieve breakthrough in 3D technology that could revolutionize plastic recycling — here's how it works

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

"Just because something isn't marketed as reusable or sustainable doesn't mean that it can't be."

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Woman reveals money-saving hack that will help keep your food fresh and plastic out of landfills: 'This is so smart'

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

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

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