Luzinterruptus turns plastic waste into “Death by Plastic” eco-art for COP25
Frustrated with the “ludicrous charade” of the COP25 World Climate Summit in December, Spanish design collective...
China plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2025
As the world’s most populous country, with close to 1.5 billion denizens, China also produces the largest quantity...
The Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from rivers
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The...
Halloween generates frightening amounts of plastic waste each year
Two eco-minded British charities, Hubbub and the Fairyland Trust, have revealed that Halloween generates mounds...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
Archstorming announces winning proposals for a school made of recycled plastic in Mexico
Architectural competitions platform Archstorming recently presented the winners of its “Tulum Plastic School”...
Unilever ambitiously pledges to cut use of new plastics in half by 2025
To better align with green initiatives worldwide, the British-Dutch conglomerate Unilever recently pledged to invest...
One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup
The next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer...
Coca-Cola to offer Dasani water in aluminum cans and bottles to reduce plastic waste
Could green be the new blue? The Dasani bottled water brand hopes so. Owned by The Coca-Cola Co., Dasani wants...
Babylegs — the inexpensive, educational way to monitor ocean plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a frequent topic around the planet, especially when referencing marine life and water pollution....
Designer turns cellulose into plastic-free, biodegradable sequins
In a bid to make the fashion industry more sustainable, designer Elissa Brunato has developed the Bio Iridescent...
New line of men’s swimwear is made from recycled ocean plastic
Bluebuck menswear based in London has released a line of swim trunks made from certified Seaqual yarn, produced...
Prada jumps into the sustainability realm with six Re-Nylon bags made from recycled plastic waste
The topic of sustainability is the zeitgeist of our era and there are few industries as predominantly targeted...
Sustainable toiletries packaged in soap aim to eliminate single-use plastics
Single-use plastic may be the biggest issue of our time, but admittedly, it's sometimes an uphill battle to find...
14 apps to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle
So you’ve made the choice to start living more sustainably. That’s great! Figuring out how to start can be...
Trash collecting device returned to Pacific garbage patch
A giant floating, trash collecting boom is en-route to return to the Pacific ocean after necessary repairs. Initially...
Even the most remote islands are victims of plastic pollution
Plastic hasn’t taken much more than a century to conquer the entire world. Since plastic’s invention in 1907,...
Looking to make your mornings greener? Try these 7 tips for a sustainable morning routine
We all have our favorite ways to start the day, but how eco-friendly is your morning routine? You might be surprised...
Ocean explorer finds plastic waste during world’s deepest dive
This May, American Victor Vescovo broke the standing record of the world’s deepest solo dive, venturing 7 miles...
UN lists plastic as hazardous waste, votes to control international trade
On May 10, 187 countries voted to list plastic as hazardous waste and tighten control over its international trade....
8 tips to make your exercise routine more eco-friendly
For most people, getting in a good workout on a daily basis is hard enough, let alone making sure it is also beneficial...
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...
Second Nature transforms abandoned fishing nets into 3D-printed seashells and bowls
Did you know that ghost nets are considered among the deadliest ocean debris in the world? The term refers not...
Study shows biodegradable plastic bags still hold groceries 3 years after being discarded
Biodegradable plastic bags are not as eco-friendly as their labeling might suggest. A new study discovered that...
Study shows meal kits are more sustainable than grocery shopping
Meal kit delivery companies eliminate the weekly rush to the grocery store, making meal preparation easier than...
8 sustainability podcasts to listen to this Earth Day
Give your daily commute a boost by subscribing to an eco-friendly podcast. Not only do these podcasts make your...
Ocean plastic waste has been a problem since the 1950s, reveals 60-year plankton study
A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows...
Attenborough Effect inspires people to drastically reduce single-use plastics
There are plenty of films that have documented the harmful effects of single-use plastics, but one documentary...
Cut plastic from your home and inspire your family to live plastic-free
Reducing plastic usage is a challenging task in today’s everything-plastic society. We all understand the importance...
Cora Ball emulates natural filtering of coral to remove toxic microfibers from your washing machine
Microfiber is a word that many of us have grown familiar with, as it is listed on many clothing descriptors. Only...