Our roundup of the month’s most important stories
Plastic food packaging found in brain 2 hours after ingestion
A concerning new study on mice shows that tiny particles of polystyrene – a material frequently used to package takeaway food worldwide – were found in their brain just hours after consuming it.
The Pacific Garbage Patch is creating a new ecosystem
Scientists have found 37 new species living in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is now like a new ecosystem. These species may become invasive, and the plastic they’re living on is getting into the food we eat.
Massive fire at recycling plant leaves lingering toxic smoke
Lingering smoke from the toxic fire at a plastic recycling plant in Indiana is causing health concerns for those who live close by, even after the fire has been put out. This video discuss the health concerns the residents are left with.
Exxon’s new recycling plant puts drinking water at risk
Experts have warned that Exxon’s newest chemical recycling plant could pollute a drinking water source while enabling oil companies to continue producing plastic pollution
Get your petroleum off my body!
Did you realise that oil is involved in nearly every stage of manufacturing clothes? This article reveals how petroleum is a huge part of the fashion industry – from the materials to the dye.
The school where you can pay your fees in plastic bottles
Meet the Nigerians who are helping to increase access to education while tackling the issue of local plastic waste
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