Use Plastic Responsibly - Save the Earth from Microplastic Contamination
Formation of microplastic due to plastic degradation poses a huge threat to humans and the environment. Recently, new methods have been developed to identify and quantify microplastic to better understand their effects.
Formation of microplastic due to plastic degradation poses a huge threat to humans and the environment. Recently, new methods have been developed to identify and quantify microplastic to better understand their effects.
‘Addressing the harmful impact of plastics on the environment Vice President M.Venkaiah Naidu says that plastics have to be used judiciously and responsibly and have to be appropriately recycled after use.’
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Stressing that plastics should not end up in the oceans, he said: "Economics is fine, but what about the environment? This should be the uppermost thought in the minds of those dealing with plastics." Read More..
"There is a growing recognition that quality of life depends on our environment, the water we use, the air we breathe and the food we eat," Naidu remarked.
Expressing his happiness at the CIPET collaborating with various medical universities to make prototypes of disposables and medical equipment, he said the collaborations should be taken forward to promote Indian manufacturing to reduce healthcare cost.
World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5th June by the United Nations. The main aim of the campaign is to create awareness of the environment and specific environmental issues. The theme for this year 2018 is Beat Plastic Pollution.
World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5th June by the United Nations. The main aim of the campaign is to create awareness of the environment and specific environmental issues. The theme for this year 2018 is Beat Plastic Pollution.
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Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nestle: Major Contributors for Plastic Pollution in Ocean
Beverage companies like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Nestle were found to be the world’s major contributor to plastic pollution in global cleanups and brand audits
Beverage companies like PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Nestle were found to be the world’s major contributor to plastic pollution in global cleanups and brand audits
Marine Turtles at Risk of Losing Their Population Due to Rise in Plastic Pollution
When turtles ingest plastic, they can suffer intestinal blockage that can result in malnutrition, reduced growth rates, lower reproductive output and even death.
When turtles ingest plastic, they can suffer intestinal blockage that can result in malnutrition, reduced growth rates, lower reproductive output and even death.
