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May 7, 2026, 02:19 PM - 6 min read
Gloves used by scientists in the lab may be skewing our understanding of the plastic crisis. New research reveals that these gloves can shed tiny particles that look identical to microplastics under a microscope. By accidentally mistaking these for pollution, researchers may have unintentionally inflated global microplastic estimates.
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March 20, 2026, 12:30 PM - 7 min read
Recent research explores a very different possibility: using sunlight and an iron-based catalyst to convert common plastic waste directly into acetic acid—the key component of vinegar and an important industrial chemical.
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December 12, 2024, 05:20 PM - 3 min read
The 25th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland has become a beacon of sustainability, adopting a Zero-Waste and SUP-free approach. With over 1 million single-use plastic items avoided, it significantly reduced plastic pollution and CO₂ emissions, setting a model for eco-friendly events worldwide.
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