Hidden Plastic: The Invisible Pollution in Everyday Life
Plastic pollution is not always easy to see. Beyond the obvious bottles, bags, and packaging, hidden plastics lurk in everyday products and environments where you might least expect them. These stealthy plastics—often embedded in materials, coated onto surfaces, or...
Balloons and Confetti: Hidden Threats to Nature
Festive decorations like balloons and confetti may seem harmless, but in the Baltic Sea region, they pose serious environmental risks—especially during outdoor events near coasts and natural areas. According to Danish data, over 460,000 balloons may be released each...
Microplastics Threaten Global Agriculture and Food Security
Microplastics (tiny fragments of plastic) are making their way into our soils—and the impact on agriculture could be devastating. Scientists now estimate that between 4% and 14% of the world’s harvest of staple crops such as wheat, rice, and maize is lost every year...