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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The pivotal role of the plastics industry in preserving water resources

The Greek Plastics Industry Association emphasizes the crucial contributions of plastics in reducing drinking water losses and providing safe water access during World Water Day.

Mar 23 • 08:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Lenin also spoke vulgarities, the Plastics defended themselves before a communist court

The Plastics faced a communist court, claiming that even Lenin used vulgar language.

Mar 18 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Plastics, aluminum or chips: what the world economy loses with the closure of Hormuz beyond oil and gas

The closure of the Hormuz Strait threatens to significantly impact the global economy by restricting the supply of critical materials needed for various industries, not just oil and gas.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Oil Company Neste Launches Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing Plant

Neste has opened a new facility for liquefying waste plastics at its Porvoo refinery, making it the largest of its kind in the world.

Mar 16 • 07:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to plastic in Miami: the new policy for events and contracts on municipal properties

Miami has introduced a new policy to eliminate single-use plastics in municipal events and contracts to reduce environmental pollution and protect public health.

Mar 14 • 10:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Jan Vozáry will recall how he and Mejlou Hlavsou magically worked with the songs of the Plastics

Jan Vozáry’s upcoming reflection on his collaborative work with Mejlou Hlavsou in transforming the songs of the Plastics promises to highlight their creative musical legacy.

Mar 12 • 13:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The Depths of the Mediterranean Sea are Full of Garbage. 'No Place Remains Clean'

Research reveals alarming levels of pollution, particularly plastics, in the Calypso Deep of the Mediterranean Sea.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Hormuz Strait carries oil, plastics, and fertilizers, and the crisis affects Brazilian exports

The ongoing crisis in the Hormuz Strait, a crucial trade route, threatens global export markets for oil, plastics, and fertilizers, raising concerns for Brazil's economy.

Mar 9 • 15:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stella McCartney celebrated the year of the horse with her show, showcasing luxurious fashion without animal materials or plastics

Stella McCartney's fashion show highlights luxury designs that do not use animal materials or plastics, celebrating the Year of the Horse.

Mar 9 • 09:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Semiconductors, plastics, fertilizers... These other products hit hard by the war in Iran

The war in Iran is causing a ripple effect on essential products like semiconductors, plastics, and fertilizers, with implications for global supply chains.

Mar 8 • 06:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Debris and plastics in glass containers. Glassworks return waste to Opava by trucks

Czech glassworks are returning waste materials, including debris and plastics, to the city of Opava through truck shipments, raising concerns about waste management practices.

Mar 7 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Fertilizers, aluminum, plastics: How the war in Iran disrupts global trade

The war in Iran is causing a rise in natural gas prices, adversely affecting global markets and leading to increased electricity costs in Europe.

Mar 5 • 08:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Kim Hyung-min's Research Team Develops Real-Time Capture and Analysis Technology for Underwater Micro and Nano Plastics

A research team led by Professor Kim Hyung-min at Kookmin University has developed an innovative technology that captures and analyzes micro and nano plastics in real time within water bodies.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fires and plastics

The article discusses past fires in Ecuador, focusing on the incidents in Quito and Guayaquil, highlighting the challenges and dangers associated with such events.

Feb 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Study: Headphones Contain Dangerous Plastic Materials That May Cause Cancer

A study has found that all types of headphones contain toxic chemicals that could potentially lead to cancer.

Feb 19 • 04:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Studies indicate that medical devices may contain plastics with bisphenol

Research suggests that bisphenol A (BPA), a toxic substance found in many plastics, may still be present in medical devices despite global bans.

Feb 18 • 18:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Good Companies in Europe Become 'Disposable Tyrants' in Korea

Plastic waste in South Korea is increasing annually, with only a small portion being recycled, raising concerns over the country’s reliance on single-use plastics despite global trends favoring sustainability.

Feb 10 • 06:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Sad images of plastics, reeds, and foam in the Thermaic Gulf

The Thermaic Gulf in Thessaloniki is currently suffering from visible pollution, with plastics, reeds, and foam floating in the water, prompting concern from both residents and visitors.

Feb 7 • 11:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

I’ve been testing water bottles for three years to find the best durable and chemical-free options

The article discusses the rising trend of reusable water bottles in the UK, highlighting the importance of durability and chemical safety, as consumers shift away from single-use plastics.

Feb 6 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Greek program transforms 'ghost nets' from our seas into award-winning furniture and objects

The BlueCycle initiative, under the auspices of the Laskaridis Foundation, repurposes plastics from fishing and shipping into award-winning furniture and items.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Would you drink wine from a bottle made from seaweed instead of glass?

The federal government has allocated $2 million for developing low-emission alternatives to traditional glass wine bottles, including options made from stainless steel, recycled plastics, and plant sugars.

Feb 3 • 19:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Movement for Medical Purposes

The article discusses various topics, including the potential of consolidating medication for unnecessary accumulation, the U.S. response to the climate crisis by occupying Greenland, and the status of plastics as a luxury material, along with a detailed ironing guide.

Jan 15 • 21:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China planning dozens of plants that use coal instead of oil to make plastics

China has approved over 30 projects to utilize coal for the production of vital raw materials as part of its strategy to decrease dependence on imported oil.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Fire now in warehouses with plastics and eggs in Koropi: See videos and photos

A major fire has broken out in storage facilities of a factory in Koropi, prompting a rapid response from fire services and neighboring municipalities.

Jan 11 • 06:27 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Plastic Waste in the Ivory Coast: Money Stinks After All

The booming economy in the Ivory Coast is accompanied by increased plastic consumption, turning the lagoon near Abidjan into a dump, with no easy solutions in sight.

Jan 8 • 11:57 UTC
🇸🇰 SME
Life & Tech

Scientist on Endocrine Disruptors: Plastics Make Our Lives Easier, but We Are Unaware of Their Impact

The article discusses the increasing concern over endocrine disruptors found in everyday items like plastics and cosmetics, which adversely affect the hormonal systems of humans and animals, highlighting the necessity of further research in this area.

Dec 4 • 15:56 UTC

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