Interesting Articles for Plastics

I find a lot of interesting articles, resources, and studies roaming the internet and I thought I’d post some of them here, at the ones that are about plastics pollution!

Engineers introduce a new approach for recycling plastics

New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable

Could plastic made from bacteria guts help solve our waste crisis? Bioplastics called PHAs grow like beer and biodegrade like wood. And they may be able to help with our plastic waste problem (from NOVA/PBS)

A Growing Concern: Microplastic Pollution on Farm Fields – Scientists are showing that we are sending tons of tiny plastic particles into our soils each year, potentially affecting crops and our health.

Microplastics and other harmful substances released from disposable paper cups into hot water