
Just 20 companies create half the world's single-use plastic waste
Approximately 50% of all single-use plastic waste originates from just 20 companies, according to a recent study....

LEGO responds to kids' worries about single-use plastics
Kids have spoken, and LEGO has listened. "We have received many letters from children about the environment...

Museum of Plastic pops up during Art Basel Miami Beach
The Museum of Plastic is popping up once again, this time at the EDITION Hotel during Art Basel Miami Beach, from...

Beachfront hotel in Costa Rica pays tribute to the land and its inhabitants
A new hotel, Hotel Nantipa, located in the Puntarenas area of Costa Rica, has been built with several sustainable...

Ireland plans to ban single-use plastics
In a move that has environmentalists cheering, Ireland recently overhauled its waste sector by announcing a ban...

Pacific nation Vanuatu is the first to ban disposable diapers
The mothers of Vanuatu will shoulder the Pacific island nation’s dream of a pristine future with the recent announcement...

This sleek, reusable cutlery set can fit right inside your pocket
Single-use plastic is one of the biggest environmental issues facing us today. Between the production of petroleum...

New York vows to ban plastic bags statewide in 2020
Lawmakers in New York just agreed to ban plastic bags across the state. The law is a part of a larger budget agreement...

Cove launches the first 100% biodegradable water bottle
Officially launched in California on Feb. 28, 2019 and targeted to expand to new markets throughout the year, the...

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 carbon-neutral festival promotes sustainable fun in Thailand
The fields are alive with art, architecture, food, wellness, talks and workshops, family activities and music at...

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...

Australia takes stand on single-use plastic bags
Single-use plastic bags are going out of style in Australia, but shoppers aren't thrilled by the reduction. Two...

American Express to offer credit card created with upcycled ocean plastic
Plastic is part of so many products in our day-to-day lives, from obvious ones like plastic bags to ones you may...

India plans to eliminate single-use plastic by 2022
Big news from India: the country aims to abolish single-use plastic in about four years. Prime minister Narendra...