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Black Plastic May Be Toxic

Black Plastic May Be Toxic

By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
A study found that certain black plastic tools may cause cancer. Here's what to be concerned about.
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blue plastic bottle on brown dried leaves

The Truth About Recycling

By: Megna Manesh, Journalist
When we recycle a plastic water bottle, the common belief is that it will soon be sent to facility with an assortment of other "recyclable items," where it will be made into another item and the cycle will start again. Most people feel good about this, thinking that they are playing a role in preventing the worsening of global warming, but what if they're mistaken?
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"Plastic Ocean" by Kevin Krejci is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Seaweed To Biodegradable Plastic

By: Arnav Choudhary, Journalist
Startups in the US and London have been using seaweed to create biodegradable plastic with the intention of reducing plastic population.
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"wrapping the house" by rabanito is marked with CC BY 2.0.

Plastic Roads in India are Not the Future

By: Luv Udeshi, Journalist
In India, where there is tons of plastic, the future of roads seem to lie in this commodity that used to be seen as dirty trash.
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The Plastic Roads In India

The Plastic Roads In India

By: Noah Yazdani, Journalist
In 2001, a new way of paving roads was discovered. Invented in India, the plastic roads were made for a better environment, and a smoother ride.
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Turtle intertwined in fishnet. Photographer: Jordi Chias

Bracelets Made From Plastic Are Cleaning the Ocean

By: Patricia Camacho Vargas, Journalist
One solution to our beautiful and mesmerizing seas filling up with with plastic and landfill polution.
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