Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling
A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil...
Hollandse Nieuwe crafts a vibrant, eco-friendly workspace with VR
Amsterdam-based architectural practice Hollandse Nieuwe has enlisted the help of virtual reality to create a dynamic...
Global e-waste growth rate poses increased danger to the environment
Recent research findings published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have revealed that global...
12 things you should never compost
Composting is an easy and effective way to deal with food waste and fertilize your garden. Compost bins are readily...
Top 5 sustainable products from IKEA to add to your home
IKEA has become a household name because you can buy just about everything you need for your home there. Not only...
Gensler upcycles an old warehouse into creative offices in Austin
At the heart of East Austin, an old and uninviting warehouse has been transformed into a creative office building...
Why are toothbrushes so hard to recycle?
Even the remotest islands have no lack of used toothbrushes. Researchers studying Cocos Keeling Islands —...
Archivist releases shirts made from recycled hotel sheets
Sometimes, being disruptive is fashionable. As for Archivist, a sustainable clothing company, its business plan...
‘I Am a Plastic Bag’ is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles
Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched...
Greenpeace finds most ‘recyclable’ plastics are sent to landfills
Greenpeace recently published a study “to determine the legitimacy of ‘recyclable’ claims and labels on consumer...
Adorable baby gorilla wants you to recycle your phone
The first lowland gorilla born in the Los Angeles Zoo in 20 years is building her fan base while raising awareness...
How to properly and safely dispose of these 10 items in your home
Toxic chemicals, e-waste, light bulbs and batteries are just a few common household items that exit our homes and...
12 good things that happened for the environment in 2019
For folks who read — and write — about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. Between rainforest...
Slippy turns ocean plastic into versatile and endlessly reusable cup sleeves
Anyone who keeps up with news and current events knows that ocean pollution has become a major problem, especially...
Biomaterials Archive debuts at Dutch Design Week 2019
Dutch Design Week, the largest design event in Northern Europe, is back once again this October to show how pioneering...
Celebrate the second International E-Waste Day
Thanks to its inaugural success last year, the second International E-Waste Day will be observed on October 14,...
Archstorming announces winning proposals for a school made of recycled plastic in Mexico
Architectural competitions platform Archstorming recently presented the winners of its “Tulum Plastic School”...
When in Rome, recycle more to earn free metro and bus travel tickets
Rome’s Mayor Virginia Raggi recently unveiled an eco-friendly pilot initiative that is gaining popularity in...
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...
McDonald’s new paper straws: thick, soggy, hard to recycle
Looks like the shakes at some McDonald’s restaurants aren’t the only things that are thick. Word is the fast...
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...
Tokyo’s Olympic medals will be made from recycled phones
Next Summer, the top athletes in the world will compete in the Tokyo Olympics and those who come out on top will...
Tikós cuffs aim to break the plastic waste circle
Companies around the globe looking for ways to battle plastic waste are coming up with innovative ways to tackle...
This new community in Tampa is set to be the world’s healthiest neighborhood
A Tampa neighborhood design just became the first in the world to earn a WELL Design & Operations designation...
Boston’s mayor announces curbside compost program
Boston’s mayor Marty Walsh wants to know: are you going to compost that? Because chances are you should. Walsh...
This egg carton is made out of seeds that sprout when replanted
As the world teeters on the brink of suffocating from single-use products, some designers are quickly coming up...
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....
The Sparkle Paper Saver Notebook teaches kids about recycled paper and sustainable living
Australian-based company Paper Saver has been using its products to help recycle paper since 2015. Its original...
eVolo announces winners of the 2019 Skyscraper Competition
eVolo Magazine has announced the winners of its 2019 Skyscraper Competition from a pool of 478 projects. A jury...
Can’t make the climate strikes? Here are a few tips on how students can live sustainably
More than ever, students are leading the charge in promoting sustainable living. Protesting is an effective method...