K-Pop Faces Criticism Over Plastic Waste Amid South Korea’s UN Talks
K-pop’s CD craze is under fire for excessive plastic waste as South Korea hosts UN plastic waste negotiations. Activists demand change.
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Revolutionary Satellite Tool Detects Beach Plastic Waste from Space
Australian scientists unveil BPDI, a new satellite-based method to identify plastic waste on beaches, enhancing coastal clean-up efforts.
Lesser Mealworms: A New Ally in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Scientists at ICIPE in Nairobi discover that lesser mealworms can consume plastics, offering a promising solution to Africa’s growing plastic pollution.
Teluk Beach in Indonesia Overrun with Trash, Threatening Local Livelihoods
Teluk, a fishing village in Indonesia, struggles with increasing plastic waste on its beaches due to heavy rains. This pollution threatens local livelihoods and the community’s way of life.
Mediterranean Sea Turtles Find Nearly 500 Pieces of Plastic
A study reveals that nearly 500 pieces of plastic were found inside Mediterranean sea turtles, highlighting the urgent issue of marine pollution.
Cambodian Entrepreneur Turns Plastic Waste into Durable Brooms
An innovative Cambodian entrepreneur turns 40 tonnes of plastic bottles into durable brooms monthly, reducing pollution and empowering local communities.