Baby turtles officially return to the beaches of Mumbai after largest beach clean up in history
Olive Ridley baby turtles have officially returned to the beaches of Mumbai, and it is all because one of the world’s...
New hope for plastic recycling with IBM’s VolCat technology
Think how much more material would be reused if plastic recycling didn’t entail washing, sorting and individual...
The Refill Shoppe enforces zero-waste packaging, provides bulk refill solutions for myriad household and beauty products
With the nearly constant conversation about zero waste and minimization in general, single use packaging is a hot...
China closes Mount Everest base camp after overwhelming trash problem reports
China is taking steps to clean up Mount Everest amid growing concerns about trash accumulation. The base camp at...
Saving the environment one hair wash at a time
In the ongoing dialogue surrounding water consumption and saving water, the length of your shower, how you water...
6 places to find the best recycled building materials
If construction is in your future — either with a new home build or a remodel — using recycled building materials...
Top 10 states for LEED green buildings in 2018
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially revealed the Top 10 states for LEED (Leadership...
Fast food industry under pressure to decrease its global footprint stat
Fast food is one of the most popular conveniences of modern society, but it comes at a huge risk to the environment....
Bottle recycling in Oregon hits 90 percent record high
Oregon is seeing record-breaking recycling rates for their progressive movement dating back to 1971. As the first...
Vulnerable nuclear waste stockpiles are becoming a “global crisis”
Nuclear waste is quickly becoming one of the world's biggest problems. Earth's growing stockpile of radioactive...
8 of the best fruits and vegetables you can eat in their entirety
In the United States, approximately 40 percent of food is never eaten. Not only does this food waste damage your...
Eco-friendly options for decluttering waste
Clutter in your home creates a weight, in every sense of the word. From the physical weight of moving objects around...
Atolla combines technology with design to customize sustainable skincare
The skincare market has exploded with so many options that sometimes it feels like you need a PhD just to pick...
Lawmakers are pushing gadget manufacturers with the Right to Repair movement
The amount of electronics that we are throwing away each year is growing at an exponential rate, and this toxic...
UK’s Guardian switches to biodegradable wrapping for newspapers
The Guardian — a national newspaper in the U.K. — has ditched its polythene packaging and replaced it with...
Millions of Christmas candles are heading to the landfill this month
The holiday season has come and gone, but part of our Christmas decorations will be here forever — or at least...
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....
National Parks are being trashed during the government shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, many National Parks are suffering from a lack of staff as well as a complete...
Simple tips to reduce single-use plastic
In recent years, it has become more and more clear that single-use plastics are having a devastating impact on...
In China, a billion cockroaches are leading the fight against food waste
Warning: This story could make your skin crawl. As China’s cities continue to grow at a rapid pace, problems...
Cheap drainage nets keep water pollution at bay in Australia
Water pollution is a growing crisis around the world, but one city in Australia is doing its part to tackle the...
REPREVE: sustainable multi-use fiber made from recycled water bottles
Single-use water bottles have become a target for environmentalists concerned about the amount of petroleum required...
Twenty aims to dramatically reduce the waste of household products
Dubai Design Week — an annual event celebrating and promoting design and creativity — took place earlier this...
6 tips to reduce your foodprint while dining out
When you eat at home, it is relatively easy to make choices that will lower your 'foodprint,' because you are in...
Billions of pounds of pumpkin will go to the landfill after Halloween
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have bought nutritious, tasty treats that they won’t eat, and after...
Indonesia accepts plastic bottles in exchange for free bus rides
Plastic waste is a huge problem in Indonesia, and this has led the country’s second-largest city to come up with...
Microplastics have made their way into human poop
Each year, humans around the world produce about 882 billion pounds of plastic waste, and about 80 percent of it...
Oregon initiates first modern statewide refillable glass bottle system in the US
At the beginning of the century, refillable bottles were the only option when you purchased a beer or soda from...
How to throw a fun, zero waste Halloween party
October is flying by, and Halloween will be here before you know it. To celebrate the holiday, many of us like...
Virgin Atlantic plane takes flight with fuel from recycled waste
A Virgin Atlantic plane flying from Orlando to London has become the first commercial flight to use jet fuel partly...