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...
Plastic is threatening animals, too — but this bear survived
On Monday, wildlife officials in Florida reported they had removed a plastic container from a bear's neck. The...
Scotland's plastic ban may fail due to UK's internal strife
The Scottish government has announced it will ban the sale of plastic straws, cutlery and polystyrene food packaging...
Innovative biomaterials to help the world replace plastic
On Sunday, COP26 began in Glasgow, Scotland. The theme of adaptation and resilience calls on the world to find...
2021's top plastic polluters and a new petition to stop them
The Break Free From Plastic movement has been gearing up for COP26 in Glasgow. The movement released its list of...
Microplastics found in the bloodstreams of cows and pigs
The meat you buy in the store may be contaminated with microplastics. A recent study by Free University of Amsterdam...
Cleanup device removes 20,000 pounds of ocean plastic
A new device successfully hauled 20,000 pounds of trash out of the Pacific Ocean last week. This technology could...
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...
