Meet Phade, the biodegradable, bioplastic eco-straw
Environmentalists say straws are harmful, and the argument makes a lot of sense. But as an iconic beverage accessory,...
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...
This artist created a stunning art installation made from 168,000 plastic straws to encourage people to use less
The world produces 260 million tons of plastic every year, and 10 percent of it ends up in our oceans either degrading...
Biofase has discovered a unique way to recycle avocado pits
A Mexico-based company has discovered a unique way to recycle avocado pits. Biofase, a startup founded in Michoacan,...
Starbucks ditches plastic straws for the environment
Coffee drinkers around the world can soon sip their daily latte in peace, knowing it is getting better for the...
UK plans to ban the sales of plastic straws to tackle ocean plastic pollution
8.5 billion plastic straws are tossed out in the United Kingdom every year, according to a recent study cited by...
17 green gifts for the home
A house becomes a home when it's filled with the energy of those who live there, and the houseware items we've...
