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What to know about PHA biodegradable plastic and how it could help Southeast Asia

Saturday, July 24 by ABC News

(SUWON, South Korea) -- South Korean conglomerate CJ Cheiljedang is jumping into the global market to begin mass production of PHA biodegradable plastic, or polyhydroxyalkanoates. PHA is considered a viable alternative to petroleum-based plastic because the new technology allows its plastic waste to decompose completely in... Read More.

Mattel launches first Barbie doll made from recycled ocean-bound plastic

Friday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Barbie is going green! On Thursday, Mattel debuted the company's first fashion doll collection made from recycled ocean-bound plastic. The new collection also includes an accompanying Beach Shack playset and accessories that are also made of 90% recycled plastic. The Barbie Loves the Ocean... Read More.

Jackson Browne performing Saturday on virtual benefit concert for Plastic Pollution Coalition

Friday, May 21 by ABC News

Jackson Browne will be performing during a virtual benefit concert for the Plastic Pollution Coalition that takes place this Saturday at 9 p.m. ET. The event, dubbed the Magnificent May Virtual Concert, will be streamed live from Los Angeles. The concert's lineup also includes Ben... Read More.

Teen’s body found wrapped in plastic in NYC fish market warehouse

Monday, March 8 by ABC News

By JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- Two men have been charged with murder after the body of a teen was found wrapped in plastic at a New York City fish market.The 19-year-old was unconscious and unresponsive when she was... Read More.

John Lennon’s solo debut, Plastic Ono Band, to be reissued as expansive box set in April

Thursday, March 4 by ABC News

An expanded eight-disc version of John Lennon's debut solo studio album, 1970's John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, will be released on April 6. John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band -- The Ultimate Collection, which you can pre-order now, features 159 tracks spread... Read More.

Here’s why Drew Barrymore hasn’t gotten plastic surgery

Thursday, February 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A lot of celebrities are no strangers to a little nip and tuck but that's not the case for Drew Barrymore. On a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the 45-year-old actress and host... Read More.

Nestle recalls some Lean Cuisine products due to reports of plastic contamination

Monday, December 21 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Nestlé Prepared Foods said it was recalling of approximately 92,206 pounds of its Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products over possible plastic contamination.The extraneous materials found in the frozen prepared meals specifically... Read More.

Marine animals are being injured by plastic at alarming rates, report finds

Friday, November 20 by ABC News

By JULIA JACOBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new report details the grim circumstances facing marine animals as millions of pounds of plastic continue to make their way into the oceans every year.Nearly 1,800 animals from 40 different... Read More.

Joan Jett, Billy Idol featured on upcoming Miley Cyrus album, ‘Plastic Hearts’

Friday, November 13 by ABC News

Miley Cyrus recently released a collaborative track with Stevie Nicks called "Edge of Midnight," and the pop superstar has now revealed that her upcoming studio album, Plastic Hearts, will feature guest appearances by two other rock legends --... Read More.

US produced more plastic waste in 1 year than any other country on Earth: Study

Friday, October 30 by ABC News

By JULIA JACOBO, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The United States produced more plastic waste than any other country in the world in 2016 -- about 92.6 billion pounds, researchers have now discovered.The findings of a study published by... Read More.

Science shows coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but does it matter?

Wednesday, August 19 by ABC News

By DR. NATE WOOD, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Yes, the novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces. No, it doesn't seem to matter.Last week, a new coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand -- where cases were originally thought to be... Read More.

Demand for plastic surgery is up, even with coronavirus

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

BY: DR. STEPHANIE E. FARBER, ABC NEWS (PITTSBURGH) — With stay-at-home orders leaving many bemoaning their webcam appearances, plastic surgeons have seen a rebound in demand for procedures with the reopening of their offices. “Across the country there has been some pent-up demand," said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: plastic

What to know about PHA biodegradable plastic and how it could help Southeast Asia

Mattel launches first Barbie doll made from recycled ocean-bound plastic

Jackson Browne performing Saturday on virtual benefit concert for Plastic Pollution Coalition

Teen’s body found wrapped in plastic in NYC fish market warehouse

John Lennon’s solo debut, Plastic Ono Band, to be reissued as expansive box set in April

Here’s why Drew Barrymore hasn’t gotten plastic surgery

Nestle recalls some Lean Cuisine products due to reports of plastic contamination

Marine animals are being injured by plastic at alarming rates, report finds

Joan Jett, Billy Idol featured on upcoming Miley Cyrus album, ‘Plastic Hearts’

US produced more plastic waste in 1 year than any other country on Earth: Study

Science shows coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but does it matter?

Demand for plastic surgery is up, even with coronavirus

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