Baby turtles officially return to the beaches of Mumbai after largest beach clean up in history
Olive Ridley baby turtles have officially returned to the beaches of Mumbai, and it is all because one of the world’s...
Plastic waste has met its match with the viral #Trashtag challenge
It is rare when a social media trend actually results in a physical change to the environment, especially when...
These marbled Bluetooth speakers are made from non-recyclable plastic waste
This plastic was said to be incapable of being recycled, but U.K.-based company Gomi found a way nonetheless. Each...
LSU researcher creates biodegradable plastic beads for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras would not be the same without its plastic beads. For the past 200 years, people have given out freebies...
New hope for plastic recycling with IBM’s VolCat technology
Think how much more material would be reused if plastic recycling didn’t entail washing, sorting and individual...
Plastic pollution is causing reproductive problems for ocean wildlife
Plastic pollution is becoming a major problem for ocean wildlife. Organisms that ingest plastics are subject to...
Designer creates algae-sourced alternative for plastic packaging
Food packaging has a become a target in the world of sustainability and environmentalism. Walk down the aisle of...
This artist created a stunning art installation made from 168,000 plastic straws to encourage people to use less
The world produces 260 million tons of plastic every year, and 10 percent of it ends up in our oceans either degrading...
Bottle recycling in Oregon hits 90 percent record high
Oregon is seeing record-breaking recycling rates for their progressive movement dating back to 1971. As the first...
Volvo creates the living seawall in Sydney to help with plastic pollution
With ocean habitats being degraded by plastic pollution and replaced with seawalls, more than half of the shoreline...
Companies pledge $1.5 billion to reduce plastic waste
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), a group of 28 companies that produce plastics and consumer goods, announced...
Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss...
11 ways to be more self-sufficient in the new year
Self-sufficient living is all about providing for your own needs— and the needs of your household— without...
7 of the biggest eco-friendly and green living myths
When you decide to go green and adopt a sustainable lifestyle, you might think that some of the biggest steps you...
Precycle, a zero-waste grocery store, opens in Brooklyn
For many of us, a trip to the grocery store results in a ton of waste, thanks to the mountain of plastic bags and...
Zero-waste packaging is coming to a freezer aisle near you
This past year, frozen food made a comeback thanks to healthier and tastier options hitting your grocer’s freezer,...
New York City bans polystyrene foam starting January 1
New York City has officially become the largest jurisdiction in the United States to ban polystyrene foam food...
Simple tips to reduce single-use plastic
In recent years, it has become more and more clear that single-use plastics are having a devastating impact on...
Study finds microplastics in sea turtles around the world
The microplastics problem in the oceans has made its way to sea turtles in a big way. A new study from researchers...
Corona announces pilot program for 100% plastic-free 6-pack rings in 2019
Corona has announced that it will be launching a pilot program in 2019 for 100 percent plastic-free six-pack rings,...
Cheap drainage nets keep water pollution at bay in Australia
Water pollution is a growing crisis around the world, but one city in Australia is doing its part to tackle the...
REPREVE: sustainable multi-use fiber made from recycled water bottles
Single-use water bottles have become a target for environmentalists concerned about the amount of petroleum required...
6 environmental topics to spark discussion at the Thanksgiving dinner table
Nothing sparks political discussion and debate more than a family dinner during the holidays. In this explosive...
5 tips for beautiful, sustainable Thanksgiving decor
November marks the season of Thanksgiving. With Halloween decor packed up and Christmas trimmings still in totes,...
Everlane introduces long-lasting outerwear made from recycled water bottles
The ReNew outerwear line, launched in late October by Everlane, has yanked three million water bottles out of the...
‘Single-use’ is announced as the Word of the Year 2018
Collins Dictionary has announced its choice for 2018 Word of the Year — single-use. This term describes items,...
European parliament supports the ban of single-use plastics
The EU adopted new plans last week to ban single-use plastic items like plates, straws, cutlery, balloon sticks...
SodaStream deploys an ocean-sweeper to clean up plastic waste in the Caribbean Sea
SodaStream has announced the launch of its massive ocean-sweeper, a contraption designed to dismantle booming plastic...
Indonesia accepts plastic bottles in exchange for free bus rides
Plastic waste is a huge problem in Indonesia, and this has led the country’s second-largest city to come up with...
Microplastics have made their way into human poop
Each year, humans around the world produce about 882 billion pounds of plastic waste, and about 80 percent of it...