
Tackling the mixed-plastic challenge using a custom-designed material called polydiketoenamine (PDK)
Tackling the mixed-plastic challenge using a custom-designed material called polydiketoenamine (PDK)
large quantities of plastic – transported by rivers, the air and shipping- can now be found in the Arctic Ocean.
Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing Scotland’s salmon producers has set up a reporting mechanism for people to report waste, regardless of the source.
Precious Plastic North Ronaldsay aims to build a plastic recycling centre, transform beach plastic waste into new products and turn the problem into a solution.
“The technology makes it possible to separate plastics based on a purer chemical composition than is possible today.”
Scotland is to take action to ban the use of single use plastics, some of the most damaging products polluting our environment.
“This study shows how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity more than is currently recognised.”
“I ordered some corn starch mint floss which arrived in a re-fillable dispenser – glass with a metal cap – so, ultimately, also re-cycle-able……”
“Nurdles, or plastic pellets are the building blocks used to make all the plastic products you use and find today; from wheelie bins to car parts.”
In the August edition of The Stronsay Limpet , an excellent read wherever you are, there is a report from the Stronsay Plastic Recycling Trial .