Bioplastic made from fish scales wins international James Dyson Award
Single-use plastics are a growing problem for our planet, but they have also become a mainstay for people around...
How to replace single-use and plastic items in the kitchen
Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries...
COVID-19 pandemic leads to plastic ban reversals
Health concerns are trumping environmental worries as U.S. states and cities reverse single-use plastic bans. As...
‘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...
This aluminum water bottle is a reusable alternative to single-use plastic
Pathwater, based out of northern California, began with a Christmas Eve run to a grocery store, where three friends...
A guide to zero-waste holiday travel
It’s the year that the Swedish concept of flygskam, or flying shame, hit headlines around the world. Now, it’s...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
Ireland plans to ban single-use plastics
In a move that has environmentalists cheering, Ireland recently overhauled its waste sector by announcing a ban...
Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Canada is the latest country to follow the European Union’s ambitious ban of single-use plastics, which will...
Study shows biodegradable plastic bags still hold groceries 3 years after being discarded
Biodegradable plastic bags are not as eco-friendly as their labeling might suggest. A new study discovered that...
Attenborough Effect inspires people to drastically reduce single-use plastics
There are plenty of films that have documented the harmful effects of single-use plastics, but one documentary...
EU moves forward with its plastic ban
The European Union is moving forward with its plastic ban initiative. The EU just signed off on a plan that will...
The problem with coffee pods and the eco-friendly alternatives to use instead
Many Americans have become accustomed to using single-serving brewers to make their morning cup of coffee. Not...
Reduce food waste with your new best friend — Meal Prep Mate
In a world filled with convenient fast-food wherever you go and a focus on instant gratification, it can be a serious...
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...
Some of the largest manufacturers are going green with the milkman model
Loop, introduced at the World Economic Forum last week, is attempting to transform how we purchase and use everyday...
9 sustainable living tips to take from our grandparents
Our grandparents and great-grandparents lived in a simpler time, and we aren’t just talking about technology....
This couch made from recycled water bottles is built to last a lifetime
In recent years, companies have started to repurpose the massive amounts of used-once-then-trashed plastic in new...
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...
‘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,...
Vancouver on track to kill wasteful single-use packaging
Vancouver, Canada wants to become a zero-waste city - no easy feat for an area with over 600,000 people. But as...
Styrofoam to be banned in New York City starting in July
The administration of New York City mayor Bill De Blasio announced today a ban on single-use styrofoam products...