LEGO responds to kids’ worries about single-use plastics
Kids have spoken, and LEGO has listened. "We have received many letters from children about the environment...
Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling
A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil...
Meet Phade, the biodegradable, bioplastic eco-straw
Environmentalists say straws are harmful, and the argument makes a lot of sense. But as an iconic beverage accessory,...
SeaChange uses plasma arc technology to save the oceans from plastic waste
We’ve all heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the continuing flow of oceanbound plastic. But what if...
Atlantic has 10 times the microplastics previously thought
We knew it was bad. But a new study of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean reveals the pollution problem is...
Flow of plastic waste in the ocean could triple by 2040
New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple...
COVID-19 disrupts recycling programs across the US
The pandemic is impacting yet another part of our world: recycling programs. The recycling industry is being riddled...
12 things you should never compost
Composting is an easy and effective way to deal with food waste and fertilize your garden. Compost bins are readily...
New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in...
Scientists support use of reusable containers during COVID-19 pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been concerns that using reusable containers and bags at grocery stores...
Plastic rain is contaminating protected habitats
The term "pristine" environment is no longer applicable even to the most remote locations on Earth. Recent research...
Taming plastic waste with silica plastic blocks
In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, India-based company Rhino Machines has invented a way of using plastic...
Bioplastic made from fish scales wins international James Dyson Award
Single-use plastics are a growing problem for our planet, but they have also become a mainstay for people around...
Discarded COVID-19 masks are now littering seas and oceans
In May, the French nonprofit Opération Mer Propre reported collecting several used face masks within waves of...
PADI is making face masks from recycled ocean plastic
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has teamed up with eco-friendly activewear company Rash'R...
COVID-19 pandemic leads to plastic ban reversals
Health concerns are trumping environmental worries as U.S. states and cities reverse single-use plastic bans. As...
Discarded face masks now threatening wildlife habitats
The worldwide outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prompted many to purchase face masks for protection. Unfortunately,...
‘I Am a Plastic Bag’ is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles
Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched...
This aluminum water bottle is a reusable alternative to single-use plastic
Pathwater, based out of northern California, began with a Christmas Eve run to a grocery store, where three friends...
Biggest environmental news stories of the decade
As we begin a new decade, we’re taking a look over the biggest environmental news stories since 2010. There’s...
Study reveals “ugly sweaters” add to the plastic pollution problem
Many Americans attend ugly Christmas sweater parties. But in Britain, there’s even an annual Christmas Jumper...
Slippy turns ocean plastic into versatile and endlessly reusable cup sleeves
Anyone who keeps up with news and current events knows that ocean pollution has become a major problem, especially...
This durable, recyclable cooler is made from bamboo, wool, steel and aluminum
Coolers are a part of every camping trip and fishing excursion, because they are a convenient and necessary tool...
Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and...
Calm Booth is a soundproof office retreat made out of recycled plastic bottles
The stresses of work often make us want to crawl under our desks. Now, one innovative firm is providing offices...
How to have a plastic-free Halloween
Reducing plastic waste in a world that seems to be wrapped in it is no easy task, and that challenge is multiplied...
Designers aim to reduce the waste and impact of airlines
Exhibitions of art can, and perhaps should, be thought-provoking, which is exactly the goal of the temporary showing...
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...
Tooth: the eco-friendly toothbrush made from recycled and biodegradable materials
As ubiquitous as morning coffee is the practice of brushing your teeth. We know you’re conscientious about water...