PVC ranks as the third most commonly burned plastic, which is extremely concerning." Food contamination and community impact Co-researcher Dr. Pramesh Dhungana from Curtin's School of Molecular and ...
Many communities, especially those in the Global South, are increasingly burning plastic as a fuel for stoves or simply to get rid of waste. In the process, they’re releasing toxic chemicals into the ...
PERTH, Western Australia, January 8, 2026 (ENS) – A new Curtin University-led study has shed fresh light on the number of households in developing countries that are burning plastic as an everyday ...
Oil is a key feedstock for everything from plastics to cosmetics. Over time, we’re likely to see less oil burned for ...
Scientists recently estimated, for the first time, that the North Atlantic Ocean contains millions of tons of nanoplastics. To measure it, they used a detection method that picks up the chemical ...
A new investigation has revealed a troubling connection between imported waste from wealthier countries and contaminated food production in Indonesia. The Guardian reported that piles of foreign ...
Plastic is increasingly being used for fuel by much of the world’s urban poor, to the detriment of the health of local people and their environment, researchers argue in a new commentary. As of 2021, ...
Several global trends are colliding with disastrous consequences for health and the environment, new research warns. Plastic production has skyrocketed since the 1950s, from a few million tons a year ...
This story was produced by Arin Barry and distributed by Next Net. When an outlet starts acting up, it’s giving you clear signs of an electrical issue. If you notice a burning plastic smell, it is not ...
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