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Plastics

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May 2, 2023 Researchers find high levels of banned toxic chemicals in toys and headphones

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January 30, 2023 Researchers develop coating that prevents synthetic fabrics from shedding harmful microplastics in the wash

April 25, 2022 ��˾��ֱ�� researchers use machine learning to speed up counting of microplastics

February 18, 2021 ��˾��ֱ�� Trash Team and PortsToronto battle plastic pollution in Lake Ontario

September 17, 2020 'An unacceptable plastic future': ��˾��ֱ�� ecologists sound alarm in new study of global waterways

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March 11, 2020 Plastic that saves the planet? ��˾��ֱ�� startup's novel resin helps industry go green

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January 28, 2020 Microplastic pollution is everywhere, but scientists are still learning how it harms wildlife: ��˾��ֱ�� experts

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July 19, 2019 Is there plastic in our drinking water? Probably – and ��˾��ֱ�� researchers are studying how concerned we should be

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April 30, 2019 Sea of troubles: Chelsea Rochman explores how plastic is breaking down – and where it’s ending up

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April 22, 2019 Cities and countries aim to slash plastic waste within a decade

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October 7, 2016 Plastics: this ��˾��ֱ�� ecologist is working to save the world's oceans and lakes from garbage