England plans single-use plastic ban
England has announced a planned ban on polystyrene cups and single-use plastic cutlery and plates. But frustrated...
4ocean and Poralu Marine present BeBot, the beach cleaning robot
Plastic in the environment has become a circular problem. It's wasteful during production, often has...
Meejee sets sustainable goals for skincare with less plastic
The plastic crisis starts with petroleum-based products, is facilitated by consumer consumption and expands to...
nat-2's newest sneakers are made of recycled bubble wrap
From nat-2, a German footwear designer immersed in sustainable and eco-friendly design, we meet the vegan recycled...
Malawi woman fighting single-use plastics wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Gloria Majiga-Kamoto was named one of six 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize winners last week. The Malawian NGO...
Finally, fully biodegradable toothpaste tubes are here
How many tubes of toothpaste do you think you've used in your life? Think of a number. Now, think of the fact that...
Prime Day Deals on zero-waste essentials
Whether you’re well-seasoned in living a zero-waste lifestyle or just getting started, ensuring you have enough...
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According...
Xoma Superfoods delivers coffee options in single-serve, plant-based pods
Anyone who drinks coffee can appreciate the undeniable convenience of coffee pods, most commonly associated with...
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...
Only 1% of global rivers contribute 80% of riverine plastic pollution to oceans
A new study published in Science Advances has found that 1,000 rivers, or 1% of rivers globally, contribute approximately...
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,...
