The Ocean Cleanup works on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup, an environmental care organization has embarked on cleaning the Great Pacific Garbage Patch....
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...
The top 7 industries that produce the most pollution in 2022
Five main types of pollution disrupt our planet: air, soil, water, noise and light pollution. Of these, the first...
As sea levels rise, septic waste may leak into coastal homes
The global consequences of sea level rise — flooding, destruction of wetlands habitat, increased storm surges...
The problem with ethylene plants and the plastics boom
We know plastic waste is a massive environmental issue. From overflowing landfills, incinerators polluting the...
UBQ Materials converts house waste into bio-based products
According to Israeli-based materials development company, UBQ Materials Ltd., “Two billion tons of household...
Divers remove nearly 50 tons of debris from coral reefs
Nearly 50 tons of waste have been removed from the marine ecosystem in Hawaii. The final pieces of waste were collected...
9 surprising sources where microplastics can be found
Microplastics. What are they? Where do they come from? And why does it matter? Even if you think you have a grasp...
Fish-shaped robot to collect microplastics from water
Researchers at the American Chemical Society have created a light-activated robot resembling a fish that can swim...
Biodegradable packaging could replace plastic food wrapping
Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic. The biodegradable coating...
The best and worst cities for clean air around the world
The air we breathe is one of the most critical elements of our existence, so it’s no surprise there’s concern...
10 world landmarks would look if air pollution worsens
Housefresh completed a study that looks at the visual impact of worsening air pollution on the world's top 10 landmarks....
PFAS could be reduced by Australian plants
New research has found that Australian native rushes Phragmites australis, Juncus kraussii, and Baumea...
Comedian John Oliver addresses environmental racism
TV personality and comedian John Oliver shared opinions on the emotive issue of environmental racism in the US....
In one week, cigarette waste can fill two White Houses
Depending on where you live, seeing a burnt cigarette butt on the ground can invoke a range of responses. In some...
