This is how far plastic floats in the sea

Science
Where does plastic that is discarded in the sea go? A capsule equipped with GPS provides answers.

Most plastic bottles not recycled

Science
The food industry could recycle much more plastic, WUR research shows.

Biodegradable plastics pollute agricultural land too

Science
All agricultural plastics affect the chemistry and soil life in agricultural soil.

The plastic detective

In-depth
Washed-up plastic has often come a long way.

Two pieces of plastic per metre of river

Science
There is an average of two items of plastic along each metre…

Plastic seeps into bird stomach

Science
Materials that are added to plastics can easily seep into birds’ entrails.

Measuring plastic in the Rhine

Science
Paul Vriend, masters student Environmental Sciences, developed a fast measuring method that…

Blog: My plastic month

Column
Blogger Kaavya Raveendran spent the past four weeks in consumer research rooms,…