Plastic Waste

World’s largest ocean vacuum cleaner goes viral, aims to remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040

An old video of a floating system cleaning ocean plastic is trending again, sparking interest in the initiative’s latest progress.

This human landmark truly shines from space, not the Great Wall of China, say astronauts

For centuries, people believed the Great Wall ruled space views, yet astronauts spotted something else entirely. A vast white landscape in Spain quietly rewrote what humanity leaves visible from orbit.

Malaysia bans US plastic waste imports, dealing blow to global recycling chain

The move reflects a growing backlash against Western nations offloading plastic trash on developing countries

Environmental concerns, greenwashing, and India’s plastic waste management

India faces significant plastic pollution, with greenwashing misleading consumers about sustainability. While government initiatives exist, false claims hinder progress. Technology, stricter audits, and consumer education are vital to achieving genuine waste management and sustainability goals