I watched an interesting talk this evening: https://www.hampshireskeptics.org/25th-february-2026-taking-off-the-blindfold-about-plastic-waste-how-making-waste-visible-changes-behaviour/

About what types of messages caused which types of people to reduce thei volume of single-use plastics they use.

#winchester #skeptics #science #plastics #PlasticsPollution #BreakFreeFromPlastics

25th February 2026 Taking Off the Blindfold about Plastic Waste: How Making Waste Visible Changes Behaviour

We often assume we understand our own environmental impact, but recent research suggests we may be viewing waste through a kind of blindfold. This talk explores how that blindfold forms, what happe…

The Hampshire Skeptics Society
Microplastics May Be Tied to Vascular Dementia Cases, Review Finds

Vascular dementia is caused by blood flow issues in the brain: it's one of the most common types of dementia, but not as well researched or understood as others.

ScienceAlert
Study Finds Microplastics Can Be Absorbed by Vegetables, Raising Food Safety Concerns « Fabbaloo

A new study reveals that microplastics can be absorbed by vegetables.

Fabbaloo
Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement
Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.
#environment #politics #pollution #World #plasticpollution #PlasticsPollution
https://globalnews.ca/news/11336071/plastic-pollution-treaty-talks-no-agreement/

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided…

The latest round of #UN led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and #recycling ... #plasticspollution #microplastics #environment Source: Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

https://formuchdeliberation.wordpress.com/2025/08/15/global-plastic-talks-collapse-as-countries-remain-deeply-divided/

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided…

The latest round of #UN led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and #recycling … #plasticspollution #microplastics #environment Source: Global plastic talks co…

for much deliberation

Plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to health, experts warn…

It is projected that without changes, plastic production will almost triple between 2019 and 2060... there is evidence that #plastics endanger human health at every stage of their life cycle—in production, use, and disposal... #plasticspollution #microplastics Source: Plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to health, experts warn

https://formuchdeliberation.wordpress.com/2025/08/04/plastic-pollution-is-an-underrecognized-threat-to-health-experts-warn/

Plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to health, experts warn…

It is projected that without changes, plastic production will almost triple between 2019 and 2060… there is evidence that #plastics endanger human health at every stage of their life cycle—in…

for much deliberation
Africa: Overcoming Blue Economy Challenges - Paving the Way for Africa's Renaissance: [Premium Times] Initiatives that support improved solid waste management of marine plastics, while advocating awareness for policy change, must be encouraged. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLQSC5 #BlueEconomy #MarineConservation #SustainableAfrica #WasteManagement #PlasticsPollution
Uganda: the infiltration of plastics into agricultural fields and food raise concern http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJs2B8 #Uganda #PlasticsPollution #SustainableAgriculture #EnvironmentalConcerns #FoodSafety
Microplastics are a clear and present danger that we need to press govts for action on: Microplastics are settling into Ontario cottage country lakes #health #plasticspollution #microplastics #Ontario
https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-microplastics-cottage-country-lakes/
Microplastics are settling into Ontario cottage country lakes

New study looks at the movement of microplastics in freshwater systems, and finds many of them are sticking around

The Narwhal