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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
Study finds one kilogram compost contains up to 16,000 microplastic particles 
Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year, study shows
World-first analysis of seabirds who’ve eaten plastic reveals slow, insidious health impacts
Oceans Remove Microplastics From Air
2025 Thomas Davies grant recipients to study plants, pollution, soil and marine ecosystems
The Big Butt Hunt returns to Cairns for Clean Up Australia Day
UNITAR Sea and Human Security 2024 Participants Poised to Drive Positive Change after Completing the Training Programme
Microplastic pollution and soil health researchers awarded
2025 Max Day awardees to investigate ecosystem productivity and microplastics
UNITAR and Pasona Group Strengthen Partnership: Collaborating for Asia-Pacific Leaders in Sea and Human Security
Monash researchers develop ground-breaking AI program to tackle global microplastics challenge
50 Asia-Pacific Leaders Gather in Awaji Island to Embark on the UNITAR Sea and Human Security Training Workshop
New Research Funded To Find Plastic Waste Solutions
While plastic dominates human consumption, the global economy will remain hooked on fossil fuels
Fermented clothing? Here’s how the biofilm on kombucha can be turned into green textiles
AI, quantum drive discovery of peptides for microplastic cleanup
New NZ study shows microplastics contaminate organic waste | University of Canterbury
Pesticides in Melbourne drinking water catchment
Lisa Blair: full sail for climate action
Caring For Sea Country: Bayside
Consumers ripped off on fresh fruit and vegetables, charged more for loose produce than plastic wrapped equivalent: new report
Fisk Johnson supports plastic regulation to help curb global plastic pollution
PolyU researchers advance marine conservation and sustainable seafood research
New research uncovers environmental crisis in Isle of Wight estuary
Info session: NSW Plastics Plan
University Poppies Join Field Of Expertise
Breathing may introduce microplastics to the brain – new study
Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds
Emmaus College students tackle fast fashion with innovative swap shop
Dive in: why marine science is an exciting field to work in
Renewal of all-weather Field at Thomson Oval
Breakthrough To Combat Microplastics
Engineers break down plastics with common chemical, sunlight and air
New study reveals new intricate behaviours of deep-sea currents
Tackling industrial emissions begins at the chemical reaction
$1.25M AVAILABLE FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTIONS
Are flies the solution to our plastic problem? SCU Buzz
Eurofins Environment Testing Australia Wins the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Excellence Award for Their Microplastics Laboratory
NZ fish closer to cities ingest more plastic
Most plastics are made from fossil fuels and end up in the ocean, but marine microbes can’t degrade them – new research
AMA warns over vapes’ toxic threat to our health, environment and future
Microplastics and nanoplastics have been found throughout the human body – how worried should we be?
Minister Plibersek handed 20,000 more reasons to cut plastic use
Microplastics Mega Problem This World Ocean Day
Engineering enzymes to break down microplastics in sewage and wastewater
Early onset bowel cancer on the rise

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