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British Science Festival: The fight against microplastics

The British Science Festival is coming up In September, and one of the topics being explored across different events is microplastic pollution and how to tackle it. We discuss the events and why taking action now matters.
Source: britishscienceassociation.org

Turkey's plastics ban: Where does the UK send its waste now?

Turkey is due to ban most plastic waste sent from the UK, so tonnes of packaging will need a new home.
Source: bbc.com


Source: arstechnica.com

Plastic problems | Chemistry World

Plastic problems | Chemistry World
Source: rsc.org

Reusable, sugar-based polymer purifies water fast: Can pull out pharmaceuticals, chemicals used to make plastics, and more.

Reusable, sugar-based polymer purifies water fast: Can pull out pharmaceuticals, chemicals used to make plastics, and more.
Source: arstechnica.com