Advanced recycling technologies could turn hard-to-recycle plastics, such as mixed, multi-layer, flexible or contaminated plastics back into food grade recycled plastics or other products through chemical, thermal or biological processes.' (CSIRO Canberra) >

Production of methane and ethylene from plastic in the environment. 'Plastic is known to release a variety of chemicals during degradation, which has a negative impact on biota. Here, we show that the most commonly used plastics produce two greenhouse gases, methane and ethylene, when exposed to ambient solar radiation.' (PLOS ONE, San Francisco) >

Over 700 Groups Call for an International Plastics Treaty. 'Despite a doubling of voluntary initiatives and national regulations over the last five years, plastic continues to leak into the environment at alarming rates. There is an urgent need to amplify current efforts through a more coordinated and ambitious approach. (The Center for International Environmental Law, Washington DC) >

'Researchers find that over 1,000 metric tons of microplastic fall on 11 protected areas in the US annually, equivalent to over 120 million plastic water bottles.' (Wired - Boone, Iowa) >

Rens' claims: 'We transform post-industrial plastic and used coffee grounds into feature-rich products that are made to go the distance. From materials to methods, we will never stop seeking new ways to minimize your footprint and maximize your movement.'(Rens, Helsinki, Finland) >

Ocean plastic is creating new communities of life on the high seas. 'Coastal plants and animals have found a new way to survive in the open ocean—by colonizing plastic pollution.'

Sustainable and innovative homes: 'The lightweight, but yet durable blocks enable you to build a house in less than eight hours by two people. The blocks are joined together using a rubber hammer. The erection of the house does not require electricity, so it can also be built in remote regions and crisis areas.' (Block-Solutions, Finland) >

Top Findings for Preventing Plastic Pollution. 'First-of-its-kind modeling analysis describes actions needed to stop plastic from entering the ocean.' (The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, D.C.) >

Plastics are made soft and flexible using Phthalates - these can lower testosterone levels.Research by Dr. Shanna Swan is detailed in her book 'Count Down'. Details at >

Components in plastics can interfere with the body's sex hormones. Plastics are made soft and flexible using Phthalates - these can lower testosterone levels. Research by Dr. Shanna Swan is detailed in her book 'Count Down'. >