plastic waste

Could microplastics be key to managing marine plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution – it’s a leading form of marine litter, with increasing plastic waste pouring into the oceans and streams each year. Now it could be vital in targeting the issue. New research from Flinders University shows microplastics in marine plankton will help develop ways to manage the growing global pollution rates. Image: Image: UnSplash: …

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REDcycle suspension prompts waste management discussion

Following the suspension of the soft plastics recycling program, REDcycle, Australians have been encouraged to dispose their plastic waste in landfill instead of dropping it at big supermarkets. Despite the controversy surrounding the program’s collapse, a deeper issue may concern industry faults that have not facilitated proper solutions to accommodate waste disposal. While attention has …

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