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Researchers have found plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems.
Amazon, which is locked in an intense battle for market leadership against Walmart-owned Flipkart, said less than seven per cent of the packaging in Amazon fulfilment centres (FCs or warehouses) now is single-use plastic in nature.
The images of the dead whale show endless piles of plastic bags from the inside of the animal. The biologists who conducted the autopsy said it was the most plastic they have ever seen in a whale.
The researchers believe their findings are particularly relevant since there are implications for both foetal and women's health.
Expressing concern over the rise in the amount of plastic entering oceans and seas, the secretary said marine litter is harmful for marine ecosystem, bio-diversity and potentially human health and there was need for a strategic approach to manage plastic waste.
The new study could revolutionise the world's efforts to clean the oceans, without affecting arable land and without using fresh water.
The two-member team of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, who conducted the study, found 626 microplastic particles in the tested samples.
In an event, Kajol was seen urging people to not to use plastic and save the environment.
The commission has also asked varsities to conduct networking activities on mass awareness on disposal of plastic and cleanliness drives under the Swachh Bharat Mission in municipalities.
Reusing plastic bottles? Think about it again as it might have more bacteria than a toilet seat!
Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday announced a ban on plastic/polythene carry bags across the state from 1 saying its consumption results in large number of cow deaths.
Environment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive that can be manufactured at room temperature is developed by researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The efficient, semi-printed solar cells
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi opened up about his tiff with beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan over his ‘plastic’ remark on her.
New Delhi :The National Green Tribunal has sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking ban on use of micro-plastics in cosmetic and bodycare products in India alleging their use is extremely dangerous for
Agartala: Tripura has imposed a total ban on the use, manufacture,import, storage and sale of plastic bags in the state in view of its harmful effect on the environment, official said here on Tuesday. The decision
Panaji: Plastic cups and other plastic cutlery will soon be banned from Goa government offices and functions conducted by the state government.A circular to the effect will be issued later this week, a senior government
Los Angeles: Reality TV star Kylie Jenner wants fans to stop speculating about whether she's had plastic surgery.Kylie, who graces the February cover of Cosmopolitan magazine, has addressed what it is like growing up in
Tokyo: McDonald's Corp. officials in Japan have bowed deeply to apologize for a human tooth and plastic pieces found in the burger chain's food.They told reporters Wednesday the objects were found by customers, including a
London: Indian security forces fighting Maoists, experts in laying landmines in India, can take a leaf out of Masoud Hassani's book. Hassani, at the age of 14 years, fled war-torn Afghanistan to settle in Holland
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