A foundation upcycles ocean plastic waste into new products
Ocean Legacy Foundation has just announced that they have produced the first commercially available plastic pellet...
Why zero-waste shopping is the future of commerce
Plastic waste is an increasingly growing problem across the globe. It pollutes our ecosystems and threatens biodiversity....
A suit uses human heat to support plastic-eating larvae
It’s futuristic, yet functional — a bit creepy and a whole lot innovative. The Inxect Suit addresses two key...
Flipflopi turns plastic waste into beautiful Kenyan boats
In recent years, coastal regions have been increasingly littered with waste washed up on the shores. This is a...
Plastic pollution is highlighted in unique art installation
Part-artist and part-activist, Canadian Benjamin Von Wong launched a campaign to bring attention to the plastic...
New DISSOLVE pods help cut down on plastic waste
As part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste, SC Johnson announced its new DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods in...
Plastic is threatening animals, too — but this bear survived
On Monday, wildlife officials in Florida reported they had removed a plastic container from a bear's neck. The...
A vision for an island made of plastic waste in the ocean
What’s the best way to deal with the plastic waste problem that's plaguing the oceans? One idea may be to build...
Just 20 companies create half the world's single-use plastic waste
Approximately 50% of all single-use plastic waste originates from just 20 companies, according to a recent study....
UK plastic waste is being exported to and burned in Turkey
Approximately 40% of the U.K.'s plastic waste was sent to Turkey last year, according to a Greenpeace U.K. report....
New York prohibits single-use mini toiletry bottles in hotels
Hotels in New York state will no longer be allowed to use plastic toiletry bottles smaller than 12 ounces starting...
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,...
HIR Studio uses old plastic to bring new life to Hong Kong
Old plastic is filling up the Shing Mu River in Hong Kong. But soon this old plastic will be turned into new benches...
Artist Hugo McCloud spotlights waste with art made of plastic bags
Artist Hugo McCloud, known for using unusual medium choices such as aluminum sheeting, tar paper, scrap metal and...
How to have a plastic-free Easter
Easter is a time of celebration, exuberant children and family bonding. While traditions vary around the world,...
