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One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn't straws or

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 22nd July 2025

Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? Summary Worn tires shed tiny particles as they roll, contributing to a Read More

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Common Chemical Found in Sunscreen Could Be Supercharging Plastic Pollution

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 10th July 2025

Sunscreen chemicals like EHMC may be silently increasing ocean plastic pollution by strengthening harmful microbial biofilms and hindering the bacteria that would otherwise degrade plastic. A widely used ingredient in sunscreen may be interfering with Read More

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'Biochar' can naturally clean the pollution that rain washes off

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 10th July 2025

A charcoal-like material made from leaves and branches that collect on forest floors could be a cheap, sustainable way to keep pollution from washing off roadways and into Georgia’s lakes and rivers. Summary Forest Read More