Plastic production has increased exponentially since the 1950's. Less than 10% of plastic that is produced is recycled each year. Scientists estimate that 8 million metric tons of plastic entered the ocean in 2010. This annual amount is expected ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Most of us probably feel pretty confident about our recycling IQ. I know I did, until I started to do some research into the topic. I was particularly interested in learning more about plastic recycling, because it’s really hard to avoid plastic ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources
Plastic bottle caps are recyclable! We were taught to take caps off bottles before recycling them. However, plastic used in bottle caps actually holds more value than the plastic in the bottles! Now, almost all plastic recycling companies ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
I didn’t use this title just to catch your attention; I used this title because it’s true. Some toothpaste products actually contain tiny pieces of plastic. Often the “stuff” that makes your toothpaste look pretty is really plastic bits. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Water, Work & LifeCutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Plastic may compete with paper in the grocery line, but it doesn’t have to compete with the world’s food supply, according to University of Florida researchers. They’ve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research