News from plastics

Starch-based microplastics could cause health risks in mice

Biodegradable bags are TOXIC - and may be linked to organ damage

The next crisis is plastic

Plastic pollution has serious internal effects on migratory birds and chicks

Spoonful of Shock: ‘Saving Our Seas’ dives into plastic pollution problem plaguing our planet

Grangemouth: Project Willow report predicts 800 green jobs could be created

How 3D-printing 'microfactories' can transform plastic waste into brand new products

Scientists Sound the Alarm Over Plastics in Our Brains After Shocking Study

Light-triggered process breaks down polymers into monomers for easier recycling

Images reveal impact of pollution as Trump brings back plastic straws

Eating from plastic takeout containers can increase heart failure risk – study

Factbox-Trump pushes for use of plastic straws in US, defies global trend of countries imposing a ban

'BACK TO PLASTIC!': Trump, by executive order, wants plastic straws

Cornell Researchers Create First-of-its-Kind Durable and Recyclable Plastic

Report highlights photosynthetic microorganisms in sustainable bioplastic production

Scientists discover plastic-eating insect with potential to combat pollution