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    The teen-led sustainability startup Pahal was founded by Akshita Joshi, Simran Arora, Maanya Tyagi, and Arshya Singh from Gurukul The School in Ghaziabad.
    Pollution
    09.03.26

    Indian Schoolgirls Launch Teen-Led Sustainability Startup Fighting Plastic Waste

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    Made from plants, mushrooms, and food waste, the biodegradable packaging film matches or exceeds the performance of conventional plastics like PET and EVOH while cutting reliance on fossil-based materials.
    North America
    11.02.26

    Scientists Create Biodegradable Packaging Film That Matches Plastic Performance

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    The UK's plastic wet wipes ban marks a major win for ocean health and wastewater systems, with the new law taking effect in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in spring 2027 to curb microplastic pollution and reduce costly sewer blockages.
    Europe
    10.02.26

    UK Plastic Wet Wipes Ban: Legislation Aims to Protect Rivers and Sewers

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    Dramatic Drop in Air Pollution Health Effects on Children Show After Industrial Shutdown
    North America
    23.01.26

    Dramatic Drop in Air Pollution Health Effects on Children Show After Industrial Shutdown

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    Waste oil upcycling programs establish collection points throughout Brazilian favelas. Cooperatives like ReciclAção collect used oil, preventing waterway pollution and sewage system blockages.
    Pollution
    15.01.26

    Waste Oil Upcycling Transforms Pollution into Income in Brazilian Favelas

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    California’s plastic bag ban is reducing litter and encouraging the use of durable, reusable bags, helping protect oceans, waterways, and local communities.
    North America
    13.01.26

    California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future

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    As an Earthshot Prize finalist, the washing machine microplastic filter developed by Matter founder Adam Root highlights a scalable solution to curb microplastic pollution.
    Europe
    09.01.26

    Bristol Startup’s Washing Machine Microplastic Filter Earns Earthshot Prize Finalist Spot

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    Brighton’s Wild Park shows how green stormwater infrastructure can filter polluted highway runoff and protect critical drinking water sources.
    Europe
    05.01.26

    Brighton’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Protects Drinking Water from Highway Pollution

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    Cities are turning to cycling as interest in E-bikes sustainability rises and emissions reduction becomes urgent.
    North America
    31.12.25

    E-Bike Sustainability: Cities Could Cut Emissions Fast, If They Take E-bikes Seriously

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    The ban will remove microplastics from face scrubs, laundry detergent, paints, cosmetics, agricultural products, and many other items by 2035.
    Europe
    30.12.25

    Success! EU Microplastic Ban Regulation Drives Innovation in Biodegradable Alternatives

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    Major Thames River Clean Up Tackles Massive Wet Wipe Island Threatening Aquatic Life
    Pollution
    26.12.25

    Major Thames River Clean Up Tackles Massive Wet Wipe Island Threatening Aquatic Life

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    Pollution
    23.12.25

    Contact Lens Pollution: Why Flushing Away Your Contacts Is Poisoning Our Waterways

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    Japan Wins Second Annual Trash Picking World Cup in Tokyo
    Pollution
    19.12.25

    Japan Wins Second Annual Trash Picking World Cup in Tokyo

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    A render of a facility in Canada similar to UK carbon capture and storage projects that will permanently trap industrial CO2 emissions.
    Pollution
    18.12.25

    Ancient Lava Flows Offer New UK Carbon Capture and Storage Solution

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    The State of Plastic Recycling in Europe: Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next
    Europe
    10.12.25

    The State of Plastic Recycling in Europe: Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next

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    Researchers are developing various microplastic pollution solutions, including physical, chemical, and biological processes, to combat the growing crisis.
    Pollution
    24.11.25

    Breakthrough Microplastic Pollution Solutions Emerge as Global Treaty Talks Collapse

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    The Importance of Environmental Testing After Property Damage.
    Pollution
    21.11.25

    The Importance of Environmental Testing After Property Damage

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    Ocean cleanup crews removing plastic debris funded by environmental web browser revenue, demonstrating technology's role in marine conservation.
    Pollution
    21.11.25

    New Environmental Wave Browser Removes Ocean Plastic Through Daily Internet Use

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    Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions
    Pollution
    19.11.25

    Tire Recycling Innovations Turn Waste Into Effective Highway Noise Solutions

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    Japanese Scientists Cut Energy Use in Half with Electron Beam Plastic Recycling
    Asia
    13.11.25

    Japanese Scientists Recycle PTFEs with Electron Beam Plastic Recycling

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