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...
Grocery giant ALDI announces 100% sustainable packaging by 2025
This week, supermarket chain ALDI pledged to offer 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging on...
Hotel group in Rome eliminates plastic bottles for Earth Day
Rome’s Bettoja Hotels Collection is demonstrating that you may not be able to single-handedly solve the world’s...
Kooshoo introduces the first plastic-free, sustainable hair ties
Amid growing concerns of plastic waste around the world, one company has created sustainable hair ties that are...
Truman’s wants to reduce single-use plastics in the household cleaner industry
The household cleaning aisle at the store features dozens of spray cleaners for different surfaces, and the ingredient...
Plastic waste has met its match with the viral #Trashtag challenge
It is rare when a social media trend actually results in a physical change to the environment, especially when...
Trader Joe’s ditching single-use plastics for more eco-friendly options
An increasing number of grocery stores are ditching single-use plastics to help curb the amount of synthetic materials...
LSU researcher creates biodegradable plastic beads for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras would not be the same without its plastic beads. For the past 200 years, people have given out freebies...
Johnson & Johnson offers Acuvue contact recycling program
Figuring out what is or is not recyclable is an ongoing struggle with program availability differing from one location...
The Refill Shoppe enforces zero-waste packaging, provides bulk refill solutions for myriad household and beauty products
With the nearly constant conversation about zero waste and minimization in general, single use packaging is a hot...
Oceans are dubbed the ‘ultimate sink’ for plastic waste
Plastic waste has officially reached the deepest levels of the world's oceans, which are now being dubbed as the...
California teen finds golf balls are a major source of plastic waste in our oceans
The plastic waste in our oceans is a major environmental problem thanks to humans tossing out single-use items...
Companies pledge $1.5 billion to reduce plastic waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), a group of 28 companies that produce plastics and consumer goods, announced...
Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss...
Study finds microplastics in sea turtles around the world
The microplastics problem in the oceans has made its way to sea turtles in a big way. A new study from researchers...
Twenty aims to dramatically reduce the waste of household products
Dubai Design Week — an annual event celebrating and promoting design and creativity — took place earlier this...
SodaStream deploys an ocean-sweeper to clean up plastic waste in the Caribbean Sea
SodaStream has announced the launch of its massive ocean-sweeper, a contraption designed to dismantle booming plastic...