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Microbes found in Alps can digest plastics at low temperatures
Speed Read Cold-weather microorganisms could offer more sustainable and cheaper way to combat pollution
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Why it’s so hard to fix the world’s plastics crisis
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How did nanoplastics end up at the North and South Pole?
In Depth Researchers identify plastic particles in Arctic ice dating back to 1960s
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Is recycling a waste of time?
Pros and Cons Process has both advantages and disadvantages in push to save our planet
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Pac-man made from frog cells may solve plastic pollution
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Plastic waste ‘sexually exciting’ crabs
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Face-mask that smells of bacon offers ‘heavenly’ experience
Speed Read And other stories from the stranger side of life
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‘City of smoke’: how the West is poisoning Indonesia’s food chain
In Depth The Southeast Asian nation is burning mountains of imported plastic waste
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Why plastic bags may be better for the environment than paper or cotton
Speed Read Inventor’s son says plastic bags were originally designed to save planet, despite disastrous impact today
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Instant Opinion: The Lib Dems’ by-election victory offers a route to their resurgence
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 2 August
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Government plastic ban: which products are affected?
Speed Read Michael Gove will ban straws, stirrers and cotton buds in crackdown on pollution
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Ten ways to reduce plastic waste
In Depth New report reveals that inadequate disposal of plastic may contribute to a million deaths worldwide each year
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Tesco launches plastic-free trial for fruit and veg
Speed Read The month-long trial will see loose apples and avocados appearing in Extra stores in Watford and Swindon
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Are plastic toys dangerous?
In Depth EU regulator reveals hundreds of products available in the UK contain chemicals that may cause cancer and infertility
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