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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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    Contact Lens Pollution: Why Flushing Away Your Contacts Is Poisoning Our Waterways. Photo by Alexandru Zdrobău on Unsplash
    Pollution
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    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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    Municipal water facility featuring circular water economy solutions that serve thousands of residents while reducing environmental impact.
    Pollution
    12.11.25

    Circular Water Economy Solutions Cut Industrial Water Use

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    Scientists Develop Cigarette Butt Asphalt to Build Stronger Roads
    Europe
    11.11.25

    Scientists Develop Cigarette Butt Asphalt to Build Stronger Roads

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    DIY plastic recycling machines are small-scale, community-built devices that turn waste plastic into reusable materials.
    Europe
    17.10.25

    DIY Plastic Recycling Revolution: How 2,000+ Communities Are Building Their Own Machines

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    Green Roofs Filter Microplastic From Urban Rainfall, Study Finds
    Pollution
    01.10.25

    Green Roofs Filter Microplastic From Urban Rainfall, Study Finds

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    The ambitious project for electric motorcycles in Ghana addresses nearly half of the country's energy-related emissions from transportation.
    Africa
    26.09.25

    48,000 Electric Motorcycles in Ghana: New Agreement Sets Ambitious Clean Transport Goal

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    What Are the Most Effective Nuclear Decontamination Methods?
    Pollution
    16.09.25

    What Are the Most Effective Nuclear Decontamination Methods?

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