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Is laundry fuelling the marine plastics crisis? The study analysed microplastics collected by icebreakers traversing the Arctic Ocean A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean Clothing and textiles are a major and underacknowledged source of microplastics pollutions in the world's oceans, a new study analysing seawater samples from across the Arctic Ocean has found. The study... To continue reading... The latest news

(Credit: Unilever) Dove has launched its first refillable deodorant in an effort to tackle the global plastic waste crisis. Dove has worked with international campaign group A Plastic Planet to revolutionize its use of materials. Shoppers will now be able to select a Dove stainless steel refillable deodorant case at Target and Walmart stores across America. Shoppers then buy Dove deodorant refills when they need them. According to Dove, these refills use some 54% less plastic than regular Dove Zero stick packaging. Of the plastic that is used, 98% is made from recycled content. The intention ...

Designer: Blake ScottLocation: New ZealandProject Type: ProducedClient: HonestProduct Launch Location: Global We are Honest - a New Zealand rum company based Auckland. We’re passionate about a couple of things… caring for our planet, and good quality, experimental rum. We’ve combined the two to create a rum that we’re proud to share with New Zealand; slightly intriguing, very del...

Getting ready: Preparing to solve the plastics problem By Susan Glick Single-use plastics are filling up our landfills, choking our rivers and contaminating our oceans. About 150 million metric tons of plastic are already floating in our oceans, with tons more entering the water each year. Researchers say most of the plastic dumped into the ocean likely ends up on the coasts, rather than on the ocean's surface or floor. The Center for International Environmental Law produced an extensive report, "Plastic & Health, The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet." The report paints a toxic picture: each...