[ad_1] Scientists at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park are doing some great work. They're looking after the park on Hawaii's Big Island, and they're looking for a little bit more. But back …
Read More »The nurdles are coming: Wave of 1 billion plastic pellets heading to WA’s south coast
[ad_1] Updated October 26, 2018 16:29:24 Photo: Nurdles have been washing up along south coast beaches in WA. (ABC News: Meggie Morris) Related Story: Microplastic nurdles take over Warrnambool coast The word …
Read More »There’s plastic in your poop, but we have no idea how dangerous that is
[ad_1] Humans love plastic. We put it on and in everything from food wraps to face wash, and in doing so we also send it off to distant oceans and the dusty …
Read More »Plastic particles discovered in human poo
[ad_1] A study of human poo from around the world has found evidence of microscopic plastic particles swallowed in food. In every sample investigated, scientists discovered tiny particles of up to nine …
Read More »Coles' decision to indefinitely give free plastic bags divided grocery stores
[ad_1] Updated August 1st 2018 13:27:41 Photo: Coles says that many customers are left running a bag or two at the checkout. (ABC News: Amy Greenbank) Related History: "Dug too fast": Coles …
Read More »Coles supermarkets backflips on the ban of plastic bag
[ad_1] THOUGHT that the debacle of the plastic bag was over? Think again. Coles revealed another backflip on his decision to throw plastic bags, saying that he will now be offering free …
Read More »The Malaysia Airlines flight emergency caused by plastic lids left on the gauges
[ad_1] Updated July 25, 2018 21:42:39 Photo: The covers have melted and blocked the pitot tubes that are used to calculate the speed and altitude for the badpit crew. (Provided) An emergency …
Read More »Why Coles, the ban on Woolworths plastic bags triggered such a strong reaction
[ad_1] Woolworths and Coles' plastic bag bans have been applauded by environmental groups, but reportedly have been the victims of abuses and badaults and profiteering claims among customers. Even comedians saw value …
Read More »Sliced mushrooms recalled by plastic fears
[ad_1] Costa Group, the country's largest producer, prepacker and trader of fresh mushrooms, recalled the 200g, 375g and 500g trays of brown and white sliced mushrooms with a "best before" date of …
Read More »Coles, Woolworths and Aldi recall mushroom packets that may contain plastic
[ad_1] IN A food recall affecting all major retailers, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi removed mushroom packs from shelves due to safety concerns. The action follows a consumer alert released Friday by producer …
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