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Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?
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Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?

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Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’
A group of people working outside on he grass hills near the sea in Ireland.

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Inspecting seagrass on the coast of Ireland, Northeastern co-op just ‘can’t sit idly by’

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What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean? Potentially harmful chemical byproducts are left behind, research finds
Microplastics from the ocean in the lab.

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What happens when sunlight breaks down plastics in the ocean? Potentially harmful chemical byproducts are left behind, research finds

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Northeastern professor tells international group that public policy on plastics is ‘absolutely critical’
Multiple people sit around a large, blue-covered table at the United Nations Environment Assembly to discuss plastic pollution solutions.

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Northeastern professor tells international group that public policy on plastics is ‘absolutely critical’

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International committee moves closer to treaty on plastic pollution—and this Northeastern policy expert is helping to lead the way
worker standing in a large field of plastic waste

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International committee moves closer to treaty on plastic pollution—and this Northeastern policy expert is helping to lead the way

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New Northeastern public policy leader playing key role in treaty to end global plastic pollution

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New Northeastern public policy leader playing key role in treaty to end global plastic pollution

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Our plastic pollution problem may have more significant consequences than we think

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Our plastic pollution problem may have more significant consequences than we think

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A sweet solution to plastic pollution

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A sweet solution to plastic pollution

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This nanomaterial could be our best tool to make renewable energy cheaper

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This nanomaterial could be our best tool to make renewable energy cheaper

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Nearly eight million tons of plastic are missing from our oceans. New research shines some light on what may be happening.

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Nearly eight million tons of plastic are missing from our oceans. New research shines some light on what may be happening.

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Students squish seaweed, dissect squids, and find each other as whales do at Northeastern’s High School Marine Science Symposium

Students squish seaweed, dissect squids, and find each other as whales do at Northeastern’s High School Marine Science Symposium

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Three ways the Northeastern community is addressing ocean plastics pollution

Three ways the Northeastern community is addressing ocean plastics pollution

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