[VIDEO] Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics
“Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife. But by studying the way a manta ray […]
Thailand Joins Mexico in Banning Plastic Bags in 2020
“The flimsy, colorful plastic bags widely found in Thailand’s markets and retail shops will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new single-use plastics […]
France wants to phase out disposable plastics by 2040
“The French Parliament’s lower chamber late Thursday passed a law to ban all single-use plastic products and packaging after 2040, as well as a raft […]
This Tiny Electric Car Is Made From 80% Recycled Plastics
“Milan-based design studio Mandalaki recently unveiled the Birò O2, a concept car that puts a sustainable twist on Italian carmaker Estrima’s Birò, a tiny two-seater electric […]
5 B corps companies using business to save our oceans
“The nonprofit Plastic Oceans estimates that humans are producing nearly 300 million tons of plastic every year, half of which is for single use, and that more […]
Recycling robot can sort paper and plastic by touch
“It can be a pain for workers to sort recycling, both because of the safety and the sheer monotony of it. But how do you […]
The EU Approved A Ban On Single-Use Plastic
“The European parliament voted Wednesday to support plans for the elimination of most uses of single-use plastic, ranging from cutlery and straws to coffee stirrers and plastic plates. It’s a […]
Adidas Test to Sell Shoes Made of Ocean Plastic was So Successful, They’re Going Even Further
“Adidas has spent the last four years curbing ocean pollution by recycling plastic beach waste into shoes – and because their customers have been so eager […]
These Seaweed Straws Work Like Plastic, But They’re “Hyper-Compostable” You Can Even Eat Them.
“After using a new straw, you can compost it in your backyard, or even eat it. The straw, made with seaweed, looks and acts like […]
Here’s how Trader Joe’s plans to cut 1M pounds of single-use plastic from its stores
“Trader Joe’s is taking the fight against plastic to its 500 or so stores. The grocery chain announced that it is cutting back on plastic waste […]
A new chemical process could turn a quarter of our plastic waste into clean fuel
“The technology works on polyolefin waste, the sort of plastic used for grocery bags, toys, and shrink wrap. This sort of plastic accounts for about 23% of […]
Mexican Company Finds A Genius Way To Use Avocado Seeds To Create Biodegradable Single-Use Cutlery
“Recently, Mexican company BioFase released single-use cutlery and straws that biodegrade in 240 days. If kept in a fresh and dry place, the cutlery remains […]
The world’s largest packaged food company will ditch single-use plastic
“The world’s largest packaged food company is finally taking some drastic steps to reduce its plastic footprint. Nestlé, which is on track to report nearly $90 […]
The end of plastic straws, cutlery and plates is here: EU has officially put a stop to single-use plastic products.
““There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?” The iconic quote from “The Graduate” may officially be out of […]
Drinks companies publish plan to wipe out plastic waste by 2030
Drinks companies publish plan to wipe out plastic waste by 2030
America’s Largest Grocery Chain Vows to Ban Plastic Bags by 2025
America’s Largest Grocery Chain Vows to Ban Plastic Bags by 2025
Drop in plastic bags littering British seas linked to introduction of 5p charge
Drop in plastic bags littering British seas linked to introduction of 5p charge
Bio-renewable process could help ‘green’ plastic
Bio-renewable process could help ‘green’ plastic