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....
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,...
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....
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...
Google is celebrating Earth Day with a new addition to its interactive app
In an effort to create an entertaining, easy way to learn about eco-friendly living, Google paired up with the...
Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollution
When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re...
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...
A guide to the different types of plastic
BPA, PET, HDPE. You’re trying to do the right thing by recycling, following health alerts and shopping wisely,...
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...
Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the air
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even...
Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containers
Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill...
Vegan shoes from Insecta are a stylish option for eco-friendly footwear
Brazilian company Insecta is defying the stereotype that eco-friendly fashion can’t be stylish with its line...
Make your own custom sunglasses from recycled plastic with FOS
This company in Spain lets customers design and handcraft sunglasses, and that’s not even the best part! FOS...