Plastic
New study reveals: The solution to microplastics is hidden in fermented cabbage
In recent years, public awareness of the dangers inherent in exposure to microplastics has been growing – and a new study shows that the solution could come from the trendy and tasty Korean dish.
Just five minutes in the microwave can unleash up to 534,000 micro- and nanoplastics into food
An end to bags and small bottles: Heathrow’s revolution
Israeli scientists create light-activated plastic for safer manufacturing
Liposuction, nose jobs among Israel's most popular plastic surgery procedures
Around 82,000 Israelis underwent plastic surgery in 2021 with 75 of them as a result of complications from procedures performed outside the country.
Beverly Barkat's exhibit raises questions about plastics
Mr. McGuire’s prediction came true. It was the future. But that future turned into a nightmare.
Israel Aquarium, art are tackling ocean plastics - here's how
It's an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s just not possible to discuss the problem of ocean plastics without bringing up the elephant seal in the room.
Israeli startup UBQ announces partnership to expand sustainability
The collaboration is set to incorporate 15-32% UBQ into polystyrene to offset products’ carbon emissions.
Israeli artist turns plastic pollution into giant Earth installation - video report
Beverly Barkat addresses global scourge of litter in Earth Poetica, slated to be exhibited in Jerusalem and New York
Zichron Ya’acov’s Zamarin hotel goes keyless
The hotel, located in an ancient Templar-style building for preservation, can send, cancel and update virtual keys from anywhere.
2022 goals: Let's cut our addiction to plastic - opinion
Israel is the second-biggest per capita consumer of waste-generating single-use plastic – in the world.
Israeli compostable packaging co TIPA raises $70m
Plastic packaging is a growing worldwide problem, with plastic pollution weighing on the environment and the sea and harming the health of mankind and animals.
Utensil tax was wrong, say researchers, business owners, plastic makers
"In a hot country like this, with coronavirus and health issues, it’s not really possible to have customers drink from other kinds of cups. They need to have something which is single-use."
Bottled up: Israel’s Deposit Law will now also include big bottles
Bottles between a liter and a half and five liters will now be included in the Deposit Law.
