Plastic bottles look fabulous as Recycled Glamour
For too long, the fashion industry has contributed to the environmental problems that continue to make the world...
Scientists find a way to break down forever chemicals
A new study has found that forever chemicals (PFAS) can be destroyed by relatively harmless chemicals. Researchers...
Fish-shaped robot to collect microplastics from water
Researchers at the American Chemical Society have created a light-activated robot resembling a fish that can swim...
Biodegradable packaging could replace plastic food wrapping
Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic. The biodegradable coating...
Giants of the bottled water industry admits to greenwashing
The attorneys for bottled water company BlueTriton admitted that its environmental claims were false. They insisted...
The little pirates saving South Africa from plastic waste
Since 2018, more than 20 schools in South Africa and the Netherlands have spread the lore of Captain Fanplastic,...
New DISSOLVE pods help cut down on plastic waste
As part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste, SC Johnson announced its new DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods in...
Tom Ford plastic alternatives contest awards its 8 finalists
The finalists in the world’s only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically...
Plarn mats help homeless people get a drier night's sleep
Knitters have long known about the health benefits of their hobby: reduced depression, anxiety and blood pressure...
HP moves toward 100% plastic free with Choose Packaging
As consumers, we make countless purchasing decisions daily. Moreover, we are often limited by the options companies...
Microplastics contaminate human blood, says new study
New research published in Environment International has confirmed the presence of microplastics in the human...
Upcycling and creativity merge in these unique inventions
Kevin Cheung describes himself as an environmentalist and sustainable product designer. He upcycles all kinds of...
These recycled plastic concrete blocks are zero-waste
ByBlock concrete blocks from ByFusion Global are a new alternative building material that uses hard-to-recycle...
Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging
Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The...
Research finds 30,000 enzymes that can degrade plastic
Microbes across the world and in deep oceans are evolving to eat plastic, according to a new study. The report, published...
