Plastic

Just five minutes in the microwave can unleash up to 534,000 micro- and nanoplastics into food

The term 'microwave-safe' often means a container will not visibly melt or break, not that it prevents the release of microscopic plastic particles or chemical additives

Dangerous or not? A microwave
Airport security check before the flight. A passenger holds a plastic bag with liquids.

An end to bags and small bottles: Heathrow’s revolution

Member of the study into  a new class of latent monomers.

Israeli scientists create light-activated plastic for safer manufacturing

Large quantities of plastic seen along the Dead Sea coastline.

The Dead Sea’s hidden plastic problem: A record of decades of waste - study


Israeli start-up that makes 'plastic' from old diapers to supply Mainetti

CEO of UBQ Tato Bigio said that the agreement is an important first step in getting leading plastics manufacturers to use environmentally friendly substitutions.

Trash being unloaded at UBQ Materials.

Israel updates the guidelines on silicone implants for breast surgery

"The goal is not to frighten our patients, but to present the scientific facts in a transparent way so that every patient can make an informed decision."

Doctors and specialists in plastic surgery from public hospitals involved in breast reconstruction gathered for a joint photo in pink robes.

'Environmentally friendly' dishes damage marine environment - study

"While you may be calming your conscience, you're still liable to be polluting the environment," said Prof. Shenkar on the use of bioplastic dishes.

Bioplastic plates hanging underwater in an experiment to test how environmentally friendly they are

Gov't approves deposit for large bottles, expected to encourage recycling

Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel called the step "a win-win-win situation."

Ecoams Planet's plastic bottle recycling solution

Israeli kayakists take advantage of coronavirus lockdown to clean river

The three used kayaks and diving suits from their work to remove hundreds of glass and plastic bottles from the stream, in addition to plastic bags, chairs, speakers and even tables.

Kayaking on the Jordan River with Abu-Kayak

Plastic bag fee may be expanded to all stores in Israel

As part of the proposal, small businesses would be able to directly collect the bag fee, avoiding bureaucratic burdens.

Plastic bag ban initiative will take place Jan. 1, 2017

The plastic pandemic side effect of COVID-19

From Wuhan to New York, demand for face shields, gloves, takeaway food containers and bubble wrap for online shopping has surged.

A protective face mask is seen as curbs to fight the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reimposed after a rise in new cases, at Zikim beach in southern Israel July 21, 2020. Picture taken July 21, 2020.

Israeli finance firm secures $3m. for innovative recycling company

“The environmental and social impact of Alkemy’s project are far-reaching and essential for all of us."

Ecoams Planet's plastic bottle recycling solution

Dr. Scottsdale talks about 5 rising trends in the field of plastic surgery

The field of plastic surgery is quickly evolving, and new trends emerge every year, if not monthly.


Israeli cleantech firm UBQ to open waste conversion plant in Netherlands

In total, the facility in the Netherlands will produce 70,000 tons of UBQ thermoplastic annually. Going by Quantis's calculation, this means it will divert 819,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

UBQ Materials' thermoplastic material made from unsorted household waste