What’s the future of single-use plastics?
Plastic has quickly risen in the ranks over the past 50 years, leaping into the lead as one of the most ubiquitous...
Compostable coffee pods are launched for Nespresso machines
Big news for coffee lovers who care about the environment: Metropolis Coffee Co. is the first coffee company in...
Thousands of dead cattle dumped in Kansas landfill
Top U.S. cattle feeders sent 1000 pounds of cattle carcasses to landfills following massive deaths caused by the...
Closed landfills could have new life as solar energy sources
Recent data released by World Resources Institute and the Resource Management Institute (RMI) has found that...
These modular furniture focus on sustainable production
The premise behind Loose Parts, a sustainably-minded furniture company, is to make furniture from organic materials...
Furniture is built for Keeps with focus on waste reduction
Low-quality, mass produced furniture is piling up in the landfills. Seattle-based furniture brand Keeps has taken...
Keep furniture out of landfills with help from Inhabitr
Making changes to reverse global warming and reduce waste requires a change in our consumption mindset. Keeping...
These beautiful tiles are made from recycled eggshells
Each year, over 8.5 million metric tons of eggshells are discarded, most of which end up in landfills. Though...
California sues Walmart for allegedly dumping hazardous waste
The state of California, through its Attorney general, has filed a lawsuit accusing Walmart of allegedly illegally...
Reduce your holiday waste with recyclable wrapping paper
Most wrapping paper is non-recyclable due to the amount of dye used on the paper. It is also full of laminating...
These portable factories are solving plastic pollution
Single-use plastic is one of the most pressing environmental problems the world is facing, yet plastic continues...
The Cup Hero separates coffee pods for recycling and composting
We’ve written about the problems with single-use coffee pods before — a majority of these little...
nat-2’s newest sneakers are made of recycled bubble wrap
From nat-2, a German footwear designer immersed in sustainable and eco-friendly design, we meet the vegan recycled...
Research continues to unravel plastic industry recycling lies
A new study has proven once more that plastic recycling is a lie. According to American Chemistry Council data,...
A three-armed robot quickly and efficiently sorts recycling
Robots contribute to efficiency and productivity in businesses around the globe daily. So when Matanya Horowitz,...
This clothing tech company is 3D-printing garments to help reduce waste
Did you know that 85% of textiles ends up in landfills? While plenty of environmental data exists to focus on what...
Why are toothbrushes so hard to recycle?
Even the remotest islands have no lack of used toothbrushes. Researchers studying Cocos Keeling Islands —...
Gomi portable chargers repurpose plastic waste and batteries
Not all plastic is recyclable. In the UK, flexible plastic consisting of plastic bags, bubble wrap and pallet wrap...
Greenpeace finds most ‘recyclable’ plastics are sent to landfills
Greenpeace recently published a study “to determine the legitimacy of ‘recyclable’ claims and labels on consumer...
This durable, recyclable cooler is made from bamboo, wool, steel and aluminum
Coolers are a part of every camping trip and fishing excursion, because they are a convenient and necessary tool...
Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and...
Biodegradable coffee pods are now available for composting
In the United Kingdom alone, approximately 95 million cups of coffee are consumed daily, with more than one-third...
Golden State bans hotel mini-toiletries in effort to minimize waste
To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size...
Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials
As ubiquitous as morning coffee is the practice of brushing your teeth. We know you’re conscientious about water...
Renewlogy turns low-grade plastic into usable fuels
Renewlogy is a three-way win: it’s a profitable business model, keeps plastic out of the landfills, and produces...
Here’s how you can recycle and upcycle your yogurt containers
We all want to do the right thing when it comes to recycling. After all, it makes us feel good to know we’re...
Adidas continues drive toward sustainable manufacturing with FUTURECRAFT.LOOP performance shoe
It's not everyday a household name brand in the performance footwear industry announces a 100 percent recyclable...
The best online secondhand clothing shops
People are buying clothes and adding to their wardrobes like never before. This growth has been a boom for the...
This backpack is made from locally sourced cork and recycled materials
The world’s landfills are piling up. While we hear a lot about how the fashion industry contributes to this problem,...
The Phox V2 water filter fights plastic pollution
While water filters solve problems by cutting plastic waste and removing nasties from our drinks, they add to environmental...
