Italy is set to ban plastic bags from shops and supermarkets across the country on January 1 as shoppers eager for the New Year's sales prepare to swap to biodegradable, fabric or paper bags.
New Chemical-Free, Anti-Bacteria Plastic 'Skins' Developed, Inspired By Marine Life
A team of five companies has come together to create anti-microbial surfaces for use on ships, lenses and even medical devices - all inspired from marine animals.
A team of five companies has come together to create anti-microbial surfaces for use on ships, lenses and even medical devices - all inspired from marine animals.
Prestigiacomo said the government was launching a public awareness campaign to promote the use of bags made out of natural and recyclable materials "that don't just have to be practicable and good for the environment but also fashionable."
Environmental groups have welcomed the ban, which will come into effect on Saturday despite industry opposition.
Recycling: Christmas Plastic Wrapping Now Meets Its Match in New Technology
University of Warwick researchers have developed a new technology that could process 100 percent of Christmas and other household plastic instead of the tiny fraction that currently gets recycled.
University of Warwick researchers have developed a new technology that could process 100 percent of Christmas and other household plastic instead of the tiny fraction that currently gets recycled.
Plastics Chemical in Babies' Bottles Banned in EU
The European Commission has banned a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in plastic baby bottles.
The European Commission has banned a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), which is used in plastic baby bottles.
Study Finds Plastic Chemical may Cause Fertility Defects in Adults
Exposure to chemical bisphenol A (BPA), commonly found in plastic household items like plastic cans and bottles, can cause fertility defects in adults, a new study on mice has revealed.
Exposure to chemical bisphenol A (BPA), commonly found in plastic household items like plastic cans and bottles, can cause fertility defects in adults, a new study on mice has revealed.
