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...
Air pollution now directly affects 99% of the world
Nearly everybody in the world is breathing in air pollution, says the United Nations. On Monday, the U.N. health...
Tom Ford plastic alternatives contest awards its 8 finalists
The finalists in the world’s only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically...
Shell sued by ClientEarth for net-zero failures
Environmental group ClientEarth has opened legal proceedings against Shell for failing to prepare for net-zero....
Research links air pollution and autoimmune diseases
Research has found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of autoimmune disease. A study by...
These detergents are eco-friendly, cruelty and waste free
SaltyLama laundry strips just launched in the U.S., creating an eco-friendly way to do your laundry. Their detergents...
