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Plastic food containers could lead to heart failure

A new study suggests that eating from plastic takeout containers may significantly raise the risk of congestive heart failure. Researchers found that frequent consumption of food from plastic containers is linked to…

1 month ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Why recycled ocean plastic is often a lie

The Oceans are swamped with plastic and famous brands are here to the rescue: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Ocean Cleanup and many more. But how does this work and is this really the way…

4 months ago

Science & Tech

California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, the US state of California has sued ExxonMobil for fraud over plastic recycling. The state's attorney general accuses the oil giant of deceiving the public for decades by…

6 months ago

Business

Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, more than 3,600 kilometres off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is best known for its Moai statues. These ancient megalithic figures bear witness…

7 months ago

Science & Tech

Saving lives with plastic waste: Ugandan company recycles plastics into PPE for hospitals

It's Christmas Day and following a year which has been harrowing for so many, we've decided to look back at the good news of 2020. We begin in Uganda, where a plastics…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Waste To Wealth: Plastic often recycled into pillows, mattresses

Waste To Wealth: Plastic often recycled into pillows, mattresses…

4 years ago

Business·News

Cosmetic surgery: How to avoid quack plastic surgeons

Cosmetic plastic surgery includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that enhance and reshape structures of the body to improve appearance and confidence. Here are a few things you should know to avoid botched…

5 years ago

GTV Exclusive

Mexico City seeks to curb its addiction to plastic

Mexico City's government is promoting indigenous and other traditionally-woven baskets and reusable bags in an effort to help residents curb their addiction to plastic, now that Mexico City has banned the use…

5 years ago

Business·News

Airforce destroys Boko Haram camp in Sambisa forest, SA reports second coronavirus case and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Sunday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

5 years ago

GTV Exclusive

Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic

Scientists said Wednesday they have come up with an environmentally-friendly method that uses artificial sunlight to transform plastic into power-generating chemicals, as countries worldwide battle to reduce waste. Researchers in Singapore say…

5 years ago

Science & Tech

Doing Your Bit: Weaving waste into fashion

An organization in Nigeria is combining environmental action with female empowerment. It trains women to recycle waste plastic by weaving it into fashion accessories - which they can sell for a profit.…

5 years ago

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Plastic

Plastic food containers could lead to heart failure

Why recycled ocean plastic is often a lie

California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling

Easter Island leads the fight against plastic pollution

Saving lives with plastic waste: Ugandan company recycles plastics into PPE for hospitals

Waste To Wealth: Plastic often recycled into pillows, mattresses

Cosmetic surgery: How to avoid quack plastic surgeons

Mexico City seeks to curb its addiction to plastic

Airforce destroys Boko Haram camp in Sambisa forest, SA reports second coronavirus case and more

Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic

Doing Your Bit: Weaving waste into fashion

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