While the numbers sound harsh, these heavy penalties will encourage businesses to stick to the scheme and not give out bags for free. Hong Kong still has a long way to go towards reducing plastic ...

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Consumer Council found that five of the 11 online retailers they checked did not ask customers to pay HK$1 per plastic bag, which is required by law The government must give guidance to online ...

As 2024 wound down, Milwaukee resident Andy Oren found himself wondering why the Pick ‘n Save on South Whitnall Avenue had no signs reminding shoppers of its pledge to ditch plastic bags by 2025.

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The solution makes use of nanosheets known as MXene. Credit: Bournemouth University. Scientists at Bournemouth University in Poole, England, have made advancements in creating plastic that can ...

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The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...