Plastic pollution facts and information

Plastic pollution facts and information

Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up?

EU has new rules against plastic pollution ready

Micropellets of very small plastic pellets are the raw material for the production of almost all plastic products. However, both during production and transport, these pellets are often spilled. As a result, the pellets, which are not biodegradable, unintentionally end up in the environment and pollute seas and oceans. It is estimated that up to 184,000 tons of pellets are lost annually in the EU. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the…

Darwin to tackle effects of plastic pollution with microbial technology

Repsol has acquired a 21.43% stake in Darwin Bioprospecting to support the development of microbial technology that biodegrades plastics, aiming to reduce microplastic pollution and its risks to human health. This collaboration focuses on applying microorganisms to break down polyolefins in agricultural soil and water, disrupting the flow of microplastics into the environment and ultimately safeguarding human health.

Environmental, climate protection and sustainability: (dpa) The new regulations are designed to improve the handling of plastic pellets in the supply chain and to help reduce the amount of microplastics entering the environment.