Intensive care units (ICUs) are known for using a lot of resources. They are like the energy guzzlers of hospitals. A recent study looked at six common breathing treatments given in an Italian ICU. The goal was to see if switching from disposable to reusable products could cut down on plastic waste
Plastic waste is a big problem. It's everywhere and hard to get rid of. But what if we could turn it into something useful, like medicine? Scientists have found a way to do just that. They used a common bacteria called E. coli to change plastic into a key ingredient for paracetamol, a common painkil
The world is drowning in plastic and greenhouse gases. Labs are a big part of the problem. They churn out tons of plastic trash, often burned in ways that hurt the planet. To fix this, labs need to know the rules and options for going green. The Manchester Fly Facility is a good example. It helps 1
Plastic recycling is a hot topic these days. One exciting development is the use of zinc-based networks to break down a common plastic called PET. These networks act like super-efficient catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions without getting used up themselves. They turn PET into something valuab
Plastic waste is a huge problem that everyone talks about. But, there's more to it than what we can see. Plastics are made with various additives, like plasticisers, to make them useful. When these plastics end up in water, the additives can leak out. This is bad news for aquatic life. Scientists ha
Imagine a world where tiny bugs help us clean up the massive plastic problem. That's what scientists are exploring with insect farming. The idea is to use certain insect larvae to munch on plastic waste, breaking it down into smaller pieces. This isn't a perfect solution, though, because they leave
Ever heard of tiny plastic bits floating in the air? Surprisingly, they're everywhere! From worn-out tires to decomposing trash, these microplastics are making their way into our bodies. Recent research suggests they might be behind some serious health issues like infertility, colon cancer, and brea
Sorting and recycling trash is a big deal for saving resources and cleaning up the environment. Plastic waste is a key part of this process, and we're getting better at finding it by using more than one type of image. For a long time, we've used only one type of image to spot plastic waste. Now, we
Have you ever wondered if giving people the right information can change how they act? It's a big question, especially when it comes to something like managing agricultural plastic waste. The idea is simple: tell people what's good for the environment, and they'll do it. But does it really work? In
