DENR, The Ocean Cleanup forge strategic alliance to purge plastic waste from Pasig River

Solar-powered Interceptor barge removes over 143,000 pounds of plastic waste from LA waterways

The article reports on The Ocean Cleanup's Interceptor barge operating at Ballona Creek in Los Angeles, which uses solar power and a conveyo

Global Study Reveals Widespread Distribution of Plastic-Degrading Bacteria in World's Oceans

This scientific research article investigates the global distribution of bacteria containing PET-degrading enzymes (PETases) in ocean enviro

Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup removes 50 million kg of plastic, targets 90% reduction by 2040

Dutch inventor Boyan Slat, who dropped out of engineering school at 18, has removed over 50 million kilograms of plastic from the ocean thro

Microplastics pervade every layer of the ocean, demanding standardized tracking methods

This article examines the pervasive issue of microplastic pollution across all ocean layers, not just the surface. It discusses the scale of

European teens help scientists track plastic pollution in rivers through citizen science initiative

A European citizen science initiative called "Plastic Pirates – Go Europe!" enlists teenagers across 14 countries to collect and analyze pla

Relaunch of the Circular Plastics Alliance: a stronger EU push for fairer plastics markets