Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

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An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia has revealed the limited potential of mealworms in addressing plastic pollution. The study, published in Biology Letters on December 4, estimated that 100 mealworms would take approximately 138 days, or 4.5 months, to consume a single disposable face mask…

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

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A recent study by the University of California, Santa Barbara has identified four policies that could reduce plastic waste pollution globally by over 90 percent and cut associated carbon emissions by nearly a third by 2050. The findings highlight a comprehensive approach involving increased recycled content, a cap on plastic…