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Tedx talk by Captain Charles Moore, discoverer of the plastic island ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Ocean Cleanup’s cleaning project, a non-profit organization fighting against plastic islands
How to separate plastic: an illustrative video by Gennaro Mondiale serving as a guide

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Are you a true recycling wizard, or is there still something to learn? Put yourself to the test with our quiz! Answer 10 lightning-fast questions to discover your skill level.

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Explore eco-sustainability: from plastic recycling to the battle to reduce its environmental impact.

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Explore the characteristics of plastic: from its fascinating history to composition and processing methods.

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Tethered Caps
Have you noticed that some plastic caps seem to be firmly attached to the bottles now? Is it just annoying …
Movie “Plastic Earth” (2023)
Plastic Earth is a documentary I recently watched while force to seat on a plane heading to Southeast Asia. As …
Removal of Plastic from the Seas: The Best Strategies
Among the many technologies and initiatives developed over the years to remove plastic from seas and rivers, it is now …
Greenwashing and how to fight it
We've heard it before: "This product is eco-friendly and sustainable." But is it really? Today we'll talk about a phenomenon …
The “three Rs” to help the planet
The three Rs of sustainability refer to a popular waste management concept that stands for Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Without …
Bioplastics
The term bioplastic is currently one of those that generates a bit of confusion, and rightly so, since different concepts …
Recycling symbols
Looking at product packaging, we have become accustomed to seeing many symbols, some more well-known and others less familiar. These …
Plastic Garbage Island
It sounds like the title of a fantasy book, but unfortunately, it's all too real: the plastic island (or Great …
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“…When you need to touch iron or wood, you realize that the world is made of aluminum and plastic….”

Arthur Bloch, Murphy’s Law

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Video gallery

TEDx talk del Capitano Charles Moore, scopritore dell’isola di plastica “Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Ocean Cleanup’s cleaning project, a non-profit organization fighting against plastic islands
How to separate plastic: an illustrative video by Gennaro Mondiale serving as a guide

Quiz on Recycling

Are you a true recycling wizard, or is there still something to learn? Put yourself to the test with our quiz! Answer 10 lightning-fast questions to discover your skill level

Quiz sul riciclo

Online games

An irresistible break for those with just two minutes to spare!

Stories

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Sustainability

Explore eco-sustainability: from plastic recycling to the battle to reduce its environmental impact.

Icona approfondimenti

In-depth analysis

Explore the characteristics of plastic: from its fascinating history to composition and processing methods.

Icona recensione

Reviews

Explore the world of plastic through book reviews, apps, and media comments. Send your suggestions and dive into the conversation!

Icona del sito

“…When you need to touch iron or wood, you realize that the world is made of aluminum and plastic….”

Arthur Bloch, Murphy’s Law