LEGO Bricks on Sale Now Are Plant-based Instead of Plastic
This is just one of the many initiatives launched by LEGO to reach 100% sustainability by 2030.
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Bulletproof, Fireproof, Eco-friendly Homes Are Made of Plastic Bottles
Building houses from sand-filled plastic bottles and cement creates sturdy, safe, and affordable housing for millions of people.
On Women's Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
The hygiene products will also only cost a measly Rs. 10 – which is roughly $0.15 a pop.
Grocery Store Unveils World's First Plastic-Free Aisle
The masterminds behind the project hope that it will inspire similar initiatives in the UK and other parts of Europe.
Another City to Make Public Transportation Free - On Bad Air Pollution Days
The initiative will also make bike-sharing infrastructure free for public use as well.
McDonald's is Finally Ditching One of the Worst Offenders of the Environment
The fast food giant will finally be phasing out all of their polystyrene packaging from their production line.
Milkmen Return to London as BBC Documentary Encourages People to Recycle, Use Glass Bottles
Milkmen are seeing a surge of business thanks to a documentary series inspiring people to reduce their plastic consumption.
Why Germany is Making it Free to Ride Buses and Trains in 5 Cities
According to AFP, the scheme will be launched by the end of the year "at the latest" in cities such as Bonn, Essen, and Mannheim.
Defying Their Bullying, Teen Called "Trash Girl" Continues to Save the Planet
Nadia Sparkes doesn't give a hoot about the bullies who make fun of her in her community. In fact, she's taken it all in stride and garnered thousands of online fans instead.
US City Long Known for Coal Announces Pledge to Pursue 100% Renewable Energy
The Missouri city derives 80% of its electricity from coal-powered sources – but after a unanimous vote on Friday, that's about to change.
New Zealand Government Announces Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees, Get to Zero Emissions
The new 37-year-old prime minister plans on pushing the Billion Tree Planting Program along with sustainable energy targets of zero-emissions nationwide.
The World Has Spent $14B on Conservation - and it Worked
109 countries spent $14.4 billion on conservation over the course of a decade - and scientists are now discovering just how effective that funding was.
China is Reassigning 60,000 Troops to Plant Trees
Instead of patrolling the icy northern border, thousands of troops are being moved inland to help reforest the nation with over 84,000 square kilometers of greenery.
Dunkin' Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups in Stores Worldwide Within Two Years
The company has also sourced the majority of their paper products from recyclable materials as well.
France Will Shut Down Its Coal Plants by 2021, Two Years Earlier Than Initially Planned
This is just one of the initiatives employed by the country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and establish themselves as leading fighters against climate change.
Netherlands to Build Roads With Recycled Plastic From the Ocean
The PlasticRoad project won't just be clearing ocean pollution with their recycled roads.
More Than 200 Nations Promise to Stop Ocean Plastic Waste
The U.N. resolution spurred 39 different governments to pass legislation that would help eliminate plastic pollution from the ocean.
Catholic Church to Make Record Divestment From Fossil Fuels
Over 40 different Catholic institutions have announced a divestment from fossil fuels, making it the largest Catholic alliance against climate change yet.
Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air and Produces Fuel
This "breakthrough" discovery is a groundbreaking new way to clean up air pollution while simultaneously producing fuel.
Ban on Plastic Microbeads Finally Launched in the UK
As a follow up to their legislation that was passed in 2016, the UK government has launched a ban on harmful plastic microbeads.
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