A new study finds that the amount of plastic pollution in our seas is likely to have been severely undercounted. The true number may be higher than the amount of zooplankton, which underpins our marine ecosystem and helps to regulate the…
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In late February, Hong Kong-based environmental NGO OceansAsia revealed the devastation left behind by littered disposable face masks. A few months on, we catch up with Gary Stokes, the founder and director of the organisation, about the…
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A US$ 106 million Singapore-based venture fund, The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF) has just been launched by Circulate Capital to become the world’s first investment fund dedicated to address the plastic crisis in Asia. In addition,…
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UK startup Naturbeads has received a €4.1M ($4.8M) EU grant to support the construction of a new factory in Italy to produce cellulose-based alternatives to microplastics. Cellulose materials are attracting investor attention in Europe,…
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Australian eco materials firm Uluu has raised A$16M ($10.5M) to build a demo facility and scale up its technology to turn seaweed into bioplastics. Aiming to replace plastic in everything from clothes and packaging to car interiors and…
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Researchers in India highlight how microplastics harm the human gut microbiome, and subsequently our overall health. From takeaway coffee cups and washing machines to sea salt and tap water, microplastics are omnipresent in the…
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UK seaweed packaging startup Notpla has closed a £20M ($26.8M) Series A extension to expand to the US and replace 100 million single-use plastic items by 2026. Notpla, the London-based maker of sustainable packaging, has snapped up £20M…
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One of the largest plastic producers, the US intends to support a global treaty to reduce plastic manufacturing, marking a shift from its previous position. The US will support an international target to curb plastic production, giving…
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Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week. Community Clothing, the sustainable clothing…
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Researchers have applied artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to analyse the effect of microplastics on soil properties, with the aim to support decision-making on plastic waste management and help align with ESG goals. …
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Earthshot Prize-winning British startup Notpla's seaweed-based packaging has become the 'first and only' material recognised as plastic-free by a European Union country, following a nine-month verification process under the EU's Single-Use…
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Slovenian startup PlanetCare has launched the second iteration of its microfibre-absorbing laundry filter, which can capture 98% of all pollutants from washing machine wastewater. Now made from recycled plastic, its cartridges are…
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A high-school student has developed Beach Board Hong Kong, a Monopoly-style game that sheds light on the environmental issues faced by the island's beaches. Featuring damning pollution facts, action prompts to tackle these challenges, it's…
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Capitalising on all the hype surrounding the Barbie movie, an ad for a plastic-free Barbie has been revealed as an elaborate stunt by climate change activists. It saw political pranksters the Yes Men pose as Mattel to pen a fake press…
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Green Queen weigh in on one of the ultimate eco debates: glass or plastic? We set the record straight once and for all for you zero-wasters!
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Microplastics are all around us. But you probably don't even realize just how prevalent they are. Here are 10 facts you need to know about these fossil fuel-based tiny particles. In his book, A Poison Like No Other, Wired journalist…
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Through fun and relevant experiential programming, Fabrica X is educating Hong Kongers about ocean plastic waste and shifting consumer behavior around recycled materials. By: The Mills Fabrica Last year, Fabrica X, the Impact…
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A new online designed tool backed by A Plastic Planet aims to help designers and business leaders eradicate one trillion pieces of plastic waste from the global economy by 2025. Following two years of development, the PlasticFree site…
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Some of the most exciting young “ocean innovators" accepted into UpLink, the open digital platform launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF), are working toward sustainable progress in ocean conservation.  Life below water is a vital…
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New research on plastic pollution from Minderoo Foundation shows the potential for harmful impacts could lead to a number of liability claims against the petrochemical industry. "Just as oil and gas companies are now starting to be held…
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Our planet is suffering from the deluge of plastics polluting our ocean and environment, harming biodiversity, animals and fuelling climate change. Even if we slashed plastic consumption by 80%, we’re still looking at dealing with an…
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