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Microplastics Persist Despite High-Heat Incineration, Researchers Warn

A study reveals microplastics in ash from MSW incinerators in Iran, highlighting incineration's limitations in managing plastic waste and environmental health.

14 Aug 2025

Eco-Driving Could Cut Carbon Emissions at Traffic Intersections

Any motorist who has ever waited through multiple cycles for a traffic light to turn green knows how annoying signalized intersections can be. But sitting at intersections isn't just a drag on drivers' patience — unproductive vehicle idling could contribute as much as 15 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. land transportation.

12 Aug 2025

Framework Revealed for Managing Tire Additive Pollution

Tire wear particles pose environmental challenges; a data-driven approach is essential for developing safer tire formulations and effective chemical management.

7 Aug 2025

How Plastic Pollution May Influence Antimicrobial Resistance

Plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change are some of the greatest global challenges currently facing society and yet, research and mitigation efforts are often not joined up.

23 Jul 2025

China Reforms Agricultural Plastic Policy to Combat Residual Film Pollution

Researchers examine the dual role of agricultural plastics in China, addressing productivity gains and environmental challenges with sustainable solutions.

23 Jul 2025

Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Microplastics in Agriculture

The effects of microplastics on pea growth and soil health are examined, revealing implications for agriculture and the potential of biodegradable alternatives.

22 Jul 2025

WHIP: A Revolutionary Water Purification System Inspired by Nature

The Water Hyacinth-Inspired Purifier (WHIP) offers a novel, sustainable solution for water purification, effectively degrading pollutants using photocatalysis.

24 Jun 2025

Sonata Scientific Unveils Helios MP500: Breakthrough Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Control Technology for Medical Device Sterilization Facilities

Sonata Scientific, a leader in advanced industrial air purification, today announced the launch of its revolutionary Helios MP500, a high-performance solution for eliminating fugitive ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions in medical device sterilization facilities.

23 Jun 2025

Researchers Unveil Upcycling Breakthrough with Environmental and Economic Payoff

In a study published in Nano-Micro Letters, researchers at Beijing Forestry University suggest a novel and cost-effective upcycling approach with promising environmental and economic benefits.

18 Jun 2025

Converting Captured Carbon Dioxide into Cement Precursors

A new U-M method transforms carbon dioxide into metal oxalates, offering a sustainable solution for cement production and addressing environmental pollution.

10 Jun 2025