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...
Artist suspends a giant cube filled with images of ocean plastic inside a London museum
Architectural and design studio Sam Jacob Studio has unveiled a new installation that highlights the burgeoning...
High levels of plastic byproducts discovered in children, study finds
A "human biomonitoring" study, jointly conducted by the German Environment Ministry and the Robert Koch Institute,...
Climate fears affecting meat, bottled beverage and plastic production industries
The growing apprehension surrounding climate change is altering consumer behavior. Kantar, a data analytics firm,...
Recycling Identifying Device takes the guesswork out of figuring out what’s recyclable
The ability to recycle materials has been around for generations, and as an increasing number of residential and...
Are bioplastics better for the environment or a waste of time?
There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic...
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....
Google promises carbon neutral shipping and recycled plastic products
In an attempt to keep up with customer demands and industry competitors, Google announced a loose plan to reach...
San Francisco airport bans all plastic water bottles
The San Francisco airport (SFO) has become the first airport to announce a full ban of plastic water bottles throughout...
Holiday Inn hotels will phase out mini shampoo bottles
The owner of Holiday Inn, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has pledged to do away with the convenient but wasteful...
The ultimate guide to eco-friendly period products
If you’re a person who is serious about protecting the environment, you’re probably conscious of how much trash...
Athlete and activist runs across the US to raise awareness of plastic pollution
Sam Bencheghib, a 22-year-old athlete and environmental activist, has kicked off his effort to become the first...
Indian cafe offers food for trash, then turns the waste into roads
The city of Ambikapur in India’s Chhattisgarh state is launching a “garbage cafe” where anyone can eat healthy...
Recycled plastic art installation asserts that water is a human right in D.C.
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized access to clean water as a human right. To raise awareness...
Cigarette butts, the No. 1 most-littered item, are impacting plant growth
In the frenzy to ban plastic utensils, foam containers, straws and single-use bags, the world’s No. 1 most-littered...
U.S. produces more waste and recycles less than other developed countries
Compared to the rest of the world, the waste and recycling stats in the U.S. just can’t compete. Although the...
Ragú pasta sauce pulled from shelves for possible plastic contamination
This week, "America’s favorite pasta sauce" was pulled from shelves and home kitchens across the country for...
Wild bees are building nests with plastic
While plastic use is going out of vogue with more enlightened humans, it’s catching on with Argentinian bees....
Poland Spring pledges 100% recycled bottles by 2022
This week, Nestlé Waters North America promised that its Poland Spring brand would start using 100 percent recycled...
New report reveals 70 million metric tons of plastic burned worldwide each year
A new report reveals the scale of the world’s plastic problem and the alarming amount of plastic that is burned....