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No one knows how much debris makes up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The North Pacific Subtropical Gyre is too large for scientists to trawl.

Magnitude of the planetary crisis

Plastic not only takes years to decompose in our environment but rarely does it fully disappear.

17 April 2018 12:40 AM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plastics blamed for rise in penis malformation

Study claims boys are more likely to be born with the disorder if they were exposed to chemicals in womb.

31 July 2018 1:56 PM IST

According to data released by civic bodies, every year about 50 tonnes of excess waste is collected in comparison to normal days on the very next day of Diwali. (Representational IMage)

This Diwali, let's spread love and happiness and not plastic

Every year more than 800 tons of plastic waste is collected on the day after Diwali.

26 Oct 2019 11:56 AM IST

The research team reported success with a rubber-toughened product derived from microbial fermentation that they said could perform like conventional plastic. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists find a way that may yield earth-friendly plastics

Combining natural rubber with bio-plastic in a novel way results in a much stronger replacement for plastic.

10 April 2019 2:56 PM IST

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Researchers try to track the sources of plastic pollution

The 100 Plastic Rivers' project is engaging with scientists in more than 60 locations worldwide.

10 April 2019 2:57 PM IST

Plastic Kingdom: The 5th highest greenhouse gas emitter in the world

Plastic Kingdom': The 5th highest greenhouse gas emitter in the world

Besides being a pollution menace, plastic heats up the planet twice as much as aviation industry.

24 May 2019 9:01 AM IST

Both black plastic and geotextiles are widely used by farmers, gardeners and landscapers. (Photo: AFP)

Say no to plastic in your garden

Respect the soil in your garden: Don't add plastic to it.

22 May 2019 9:37 AM IST

France produced 4.5 million tons of plastic waste in 2016, or 66.6 kg per person, according to this report published on the eve of World Oceans Day.

The 'top-5' countries throwing plastic waste in the Oceans

According to Ocean Conservancy, 60 per cent of the debris comes from China and the four ASEAN nations.

22 Jun 2019 10:08 AM IST

The major use of plastics happens in restaurants and in the form of bottles.

How is unrecycled plastic affecting environment?

The US in 2018 shipped about 68,000 containers with plastic waste to some developing countries.

19 Jun 2019 12:54 PM IST

A man guides a raft through a polluted canal littered with plastic bags and other garbage in Mumbai, India. (Photo: AP)

'We owe it to our planet,' says Canadian PM; to ban single-use...

Canada's decision comes following the establishment of an Ocean Plastics Charter announced by Trudeau at the G7...

11 Jun 2019 9:56 AM IST

BJP president Amit Shah

Amit Shah urges women to shun plastic bags in order to save...

Shah said the Centre was also mulling to take strong steps to stop the production of single-use plastic in a bid to save...

29 Aug 2019 8:10 PM IST

The delegation requested Indian High Commissioner to the UK to convey their concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee. (Photo: File)

Use of Plastic Items in Parliament Banned With Immediate Effect, Says...

MPs have also been advised to use environment friendly biodegradable bags and other material.

20 Aug 2019 8:29 PM IST