Plastic pollution has killed half a million hermit crabs, study says
An estimated 570,000 hermit crabs have been killed after being trapped in plastic debris, a new study has said. To […]
Category: Catch Plastics
Sperm whale dies with 100kg ‘litter ball’ in its stomach
A sperm whale which died after stranding on the Isle of Harris had a 100kg “litter ball” in its stomach. […]
100 Trash Barriers to Be Installed in Bali Rivers to Reduce Plastic Pollution
With 80 percent of plastic pollution in our ocean coming from rivers and streams, Make A Change is launching the Sungai […]
Where plastic outnumbers fish by seven to one
Plastic is building up in the areas of the ocean where fish feed and grow, according to research. To find […]
‘Zombie in the Water’: New Greenpeace Report Warns of Deadly Ghost Fishing Gear
A lot of the discussion around ocean plastic pollution focuses on consumer items like bottles, bags and straws. But a […]
World’s largest seafood firms pledge to tackle abandoned plastic fishing gear
A coalition of ten of the world’s biggest seafood companies have joined a scheme connecting businesses, non-profits, scientists and public […]
Evian partners with The Ocean Cleanup Project to remove plastic pollution from rivers
Bottled water brand Evian has forged a partnership with Dutch startup The Ocean Cleanup Project in order to develop and […]
‘Interceptor’ aims to capture plastics before they hit oceans
The non-profit Ocean Cleanup group says it has developed an autonomous, solar-powered technology that will stop plastic from entering the […]
HP debuts first PC made using ocean-bound Plastics
HP has marked the launch of its first PC to be made using 50 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic including five […]
SC Johnson to improve recycling infrastructure in developing nation to combat ocean plastics
SC Johnson has partnered with economic development firm Plastic Bank to upscale access to recycling infrastructure in developing regions and […]