Marine litter: What biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

Marine litter: What biodegradable plastics can do to solve the problem

For more than two years, the UN member states have been trying to agree on a plastics treaty that includes globally binding measures against plastic pollution. In August, negotiations to reach an agreement will continue in Geneva. Scientists at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) have studied existing strategies and are proposing additional measures to tackle the marine litter problem.

Complex challenges: Coca-Cola’s plastic footprint continues to grow

Coca-Cola’s plastic use continues to grow - despite a clear opportunity to change, says international ocean advocacy organisation Oceana.

Common bacteria could be used to produce biodegradable bioplastics  - Advanced Science News

Engineered Escherichia coli bacteria could be used to make sustainable biobased plastics. The post Common bacteria could be used to produce biodegradable bioplastics  appeared first on Advanced Science News.

For more than two years, UN member states have been trying to agree on a plastic treaty that includes overall liaison measures against plastic pollution. In August, negotiations to reach an agreement will continue in Geneva. Scientists at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) have studied the [...]