What you should (and shouldn't) do with all of your old phone chargers and other e-waste
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.
Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton •
conversation
Oct. 6, 2023 • ~6 min
Oct. 6, 2023 • ~6 min
New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England – here's why its impact may be limited
The new ban will raise awareness about the plastic crisis. But failing to provide viable alternatives may simply displace the problem, instead of addressing it
Keiron Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment, University of Portsmouth •
conversation
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~7 min
Oct. 2, 2023 • ~7 min
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
Sea glass, while an eye-catching treasure and a multimillion-dollar industry, exists because of decades of improper waste management.
Lori Weeden, Teaching Professor of Environmental Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, UMass Lowell •
conversation
Sept. 28, 2023 • ~7 min
Sept. 28, 2023 • ~7 min
'Eco-friendly' straws contain potentially toxic chemicals – posing a threat to people and wildlife
Paper and bamboo straws contain ‘forever chemicals’ – maybe threatening the health of people and wildlife.
Ovokeroye Abafe, Marie Curie Individual Fellow, University of Birmingham •
conversation
Aug. 30, 2023 • ~7 min
Aug. 30, 2023 • ~7 min
Microplastics discovered in the body tissues of whales, dolphins and seals – sparking concerns for human health too
New research shows that relatively large microplastic particles can make their way into the body tissues of marine mammals.
Samantha Garrard, Senior Marine Ecosystem Services Researcher, Plymouth Marine Laboratory •
conversation
Aug. 23, 2023 • ~7 min
Aug. 23, 2023 • ~7 min
The materials used by humans now weigh more than all life on Earth – here's four graphs that reveal our staggering impact on the planet
Four graphs that show us how humanity’s impact on the planet is growing.
Nick King, Visiting Researcher, Anglia Ruskin University •
conversation
June 12, 2023 • ~8 min
June 12, 2023 • ~8 min
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