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O2’s 3G switch-off may generate £13m in electronic waste

Discover how O2's 3G switch-off in 2025 could generate £13m in electronic waste and learn actionable tips to recycle.

New study outlines helix framework approach to microplastic pollution

The helix framework approach can manage the complexity of microplastic pollution through its five unique principles. Read more here.

Cornell method converts electronics waste into valuable materials

Discover how an innovative Cornell University method is transforming electronics waste into valuable resources.

Why is ocean plastic waste still a growing problem despite global efforts?

Jack Shaw, a seasoned writer and editor for Modded, delves into why ocean plastic waste persists despite global solutions to reverse it.

Transforming the water sector: Bioresource innovation to tackle water quality challenges

Ofwat highlights the need for new technologies to enhance water quality and promote sustainable sludge management.

Applying the Safe and Sustainable By Design (SSbD) framework to the ZeroF project

The SSbD framework is vital for ensuring that materials and chemicals are safe for human health and the environment. Read more here.

Trent University’s leadership in freshwater research driven by expertise, facilities, collaboration

Trent University engages in addressing local and global freshwater issues, including microplastics, carbon cycling, and pollution.

Database compiles thousands of contaminated substances in plastic products

Plastic products contain a vast number of chemicals, some of which greatly impact the environment and human health. Read more here.

Antibiotic pollution is accelerating the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Recent research has revealed alarming levels of antibiotic pollution, primarily from pharmaceutical factories, particularly in India.

ETH Zurich pioneer new method to combat PFAS chemicals

ETH Zurich researchers have developed a new method for degrading a particularly harmful subgroup of PFAS chemicals known as PFOS.

TUS pioneers industrial-grade, sustainable polymer solutions

TUS is developing low-carbon, industrial-grade plastic packaging solutions to address the increasing issue of plastic waste.

How London’s ULEZ is reducing school traffic pollution

4 in 10 children in Central London who travelled to school by car switched to active transport modes following the introduction of ULEZ.

Forever chemical pollution can now be tracked

Researchers have developed a way to fingerprint forever chemical pollution, which could help authorities trace them to their source.

Combined environmental stressors amplify threats to coastal plants, study finds

A new study suggests that plastic pollution and seawater flooding could alter the growth and reproductive output of coastal plants.

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