World
European Union to Bar Sale of Single-Use Plastics
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The European Union law banning all single-use plastic took effect on July 3, 2021.
Asia
Recycling markets breaking down because of pandemic
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The impact of China no longer accepting plastics for recycling has far-reaching effects and left wealthier countries with no easy solutions for recycling plastics.
News
Some tea bags shed plastic fragments into brew
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Some tea bags may be releasing plastic particles into brewed tea that make their way into the environment with potential consequences to marine life. Health consequences to humans are reported as unlikely but also unknown.
News
Breakthrough in recycling plastics
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A a new process has been developed that increases the efficiency of recycling plastics and offers promise to reduce plastics in the environment.