As the semester draws to a close, i would like to conclude this blog by returning to my ‘roots’. Today’s…
In today’s post, we’ll delve into the tiny world of microbeads and explore how these little demons can contribute to…
So far all we’ve been talking about was how to stop putting plastic in the ocean. However, an important question…
Today’s post refers specifically to the United Nation Environment Programme’s report on “Biodegradable Plastics and Marine Litter. Misconceptions, Concerns and…
Today’s post aims to expose the “Myth of Biodegradability” In the previous posts, we talked about how Bioplastics and Biodegradable…
As mentioned in the very first post, the main problem with plastics is that it doesn’t biodegrade. That it can persist in…
Since most plastics doesn’t biodegrade, recycling is seen as the most environmental friendly solution towards plastics disposal. However, is it…
Today, recycling seems like a “technological fix” for all of our disposal problems. According to common lore, anything that cannot…
Okay Everyone, serious business over here. This is the MUST WATCH VIDEO FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION. The animation and the sexy…
Managed to chance upon this video which summarizes a lot of the things that i wanted to convey about marine…
The author is a third year geography undergraduate in NUS. Even though his interest lies mainly in human geography, he…