Grist
MAY 23, 2024
No human organ is safe from microplastic contamination, it seems — not even the testicles. Researchers at the University of Mexico recently tested 70 samples of testicular tissue — 47 from dogs and 23 from humans — and found microplastics in every single one. So how do the microplastics get into people’s bodies?
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Most plastic pollution comes from inadequate collection and disposal of larger plastic debris known as macroplastics, but leakage of microplastics (synthetic polymers smaller than 5 mm in diameter) from things like industrial plastic pellets, synthetic textiles, road markings and tyre wear are also a serious concern.
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EDF + Business
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Founded in 2000, Ecocem has four manufacturing facilities across Western Europe, selling into several major international markets including France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia, the UK, etc. Decarbonizing packaging Since the 1950s, the world has produced over 9 billion tons (bt) of plastics.
Business Green
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Globally, the annual production of plastics has doubled over the past two decades, soaring from 234 million tonnes in 2000 to 460 million tonnes in 2019, the report states. In 2019 alone, 22 million tonnes of plastic materials leaked into the environment, of which microplastics smaller than 5mm in diameter made up 12 per cent.
Unsustainable
OCTOBER 12, 2019
MJ l –1 —as much as 2000 times the energy cost of producing tap water.” Then there is the energy investment required. No health benefits whatsoever have been shown, with the rare exception of avoiding an outbreak of E. coli, from preferring bottled water to tap water, and yet the cost difference is truly astounding.
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