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A growing network of creative devices is catching millions of pounds of trash before it reaches our oceans. From adorable googly-eyed wheels in Baltimore to simple mesh bags in Florida storm drains, these trash traps are turning the tide on water pollution one cigarette butt at a time.
Malaysia just stopped being the world's trash can. The country now completely prohibits electronic waste imports after years of fighting illegal dumping that threatened public health.
The UK just unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle PFAS—toxic "forever chemicals" found in everything from school uniforms to frying pans. By 2029, Britain aims to align with EU regulations that could ban all non-essential uses of these persistent pollutants.