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
Israeli cleantech firm UBQ to open waste conversion plant in Netherlands
In total, the facility in the Netherlands will produce 70,000 tons of UBQ thermoplastic annually. Going by Quantis's calculation, this means it will divert 819,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Environmental Min., NGO launch campaign to combat use of plastic
The campaign calls on the Israeli public to leave the disposable tableware at home and to transition to reusable products that will keep Israel's beaches clean and plastic-free.
Young Gazans sell recycled cloth bags to challenge plastic
Their cloth bags - painted with colorful characters and slogans including "NOT PLASTIC - FANTASTIC" sell for NIS 25.
Plastic surgeons in Israel petition Health Ministry on work return
The Association for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, which represents plastic surgeons in Israel, petitioned the Health Ministry early Thursday.
Scientists find a new plastic eating bacteria
Reports of scientists finding bacterial bugs, enzymes, or even caterpillars that eat or break down plastic have been heard before, so what makes this one different?
Fortune 500 CEO to scale Israeli waste-to-plastic solution globally
Meet the Israeli innovation that can put an end to plastic packaging
Rather than producing single-use trays from plastic and aluminum, W-Cycle’s patented ‘SupraPulp’ packaging product is based on sugarcane pulp, known as bagasse
Adidas to launch new fabrics from recycled ocean plastic, polyester
In total, the German firm will produce 15-20 million pairs of shoes using ocean plastic in 2020.
Auto giant Daimler to test pioneering Israeli waste-to-plastic solution
The thermoplastic designed by UBQ, based in Kibbutz Tze’elim, was named last year as "the most climate-positive material on the planet."
Millennials undergoing plastic surgery more than ever
Despite what some might believe, it isn't inherently problematic for young people to start cosmetic surgery.
