Plastic Pollution

Microwave radiation to detect tiny plastic pollutants

Mumbai | Aug 4, 2022

Researchers at IIT Bombay devise a new technique to identify the presence of tiny invisible plastic pollutants using microwave radiation.

General, Science, Technology, Ecology, Deep-dive

Pune researchers discover fungi that can break up polythene

New Delhi | Jun 24, 2019

Researchers from Savitribai Phule Pune University have identified two strains of fungi, Aspergillus terreus and Aspergillus sydowii, which can degrade polythene under laboratory conditions.

General, Science, Health, Deep-dive

The world calls to ‘beat plastic pollution’, but can we?

Bengaluru | Jun 5, 2018

Photo : Vignesh Kamath / Research Matters

The theme of World Environment Day 2018 is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Take a look at the various efforts made by individuals and organisation to curb this pollution?

General, Science, Deep-dive, Featured