We May Soon Be Able to Melt Down Plastic Waste into Fuel for Hydrogen Cars
Because the plastics don't need to be cleaned, the process would be cheaper than recycling, too.
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Adidas Makes First Ever Football Jerseys Out of Recycled Materials
The jerseys will also be auctioned off after their debut so they can benefit educationl research as well.
America's Largest Grocery Store Chain is Saying Goodbye to Single-Use Plastic Bags
The initiative is expected to save 6 billion plastic bags from the landfill every year.
Sweden Opens World's First Mall for Repaired and Recycled Goods
This Swedish shopping mall takes the items that you don't want and turns them into refurbished products that other people will buy.
5,500 Churches in England Embrace Renewable Energy, Setting Example for All
More and more churches are choosing to source their energy needs from nationally-sourced renewable energy sources.
India Man Plants Forest Bigger Than Central Park to Save His Island
At the age of 17, after witnessing hundreds of snakes dying from drought on his island in India, Jadav Payeng started to grow trees on what was barren land devastated by erosion. 35 years later a jungle of almost 3000 acres (1200 hectares) -- larger than Central Park -- has grown in the wasteland, thanks to his daily and careful cultivation.
Each Pair of These Stylish Kicks Are Made With 17 Recycled Plastic Bottles
The kicks aren't just good for the environment, either – they're apparently much healthier for your feet than standard shoe designs.
Starbucks to Stop Bottling Water in California Due to Drought
In response to the serious drought in California, Starbucks announced it was moving the sourcing and manufacturing of its Ethos Water out of state.
Starbucks is Largest Retailer Yet to Pledge a Phase-Out of Single-Use Plastic Straws
Starbucks gives away over 1 billion straws with their iced drinks every year – but not anymore, thanks to their latest environmental initiative.
Girl Scout Wrote Letters to Companies, Urging Them to Ditch Plastic - And They Did
Shelby O'Neil may only be 17 years old, but she is using her voice to save billions of pounds of plastic from landfills every year.
Disney Company Makes Environmental Dreams Come True By Ditching Plastic Straws, and More
Disney is the latest to ditch single-use straws—and it reports achieving a lot more in the past year to reach a goal of zero waste and net zero emissions.
Tires May Soon Be Made With Wood Instead of Oil in Bid for Sustainability
80% of tires are made up of oil-based ingredients, but this tire maker is working to change that with a more sustainable substitution.
River Pollution is Being Collected and Recycled to Make Gorgeous Floating Public Parks
This gorgeous floating park is made entirely out of recycled trash that was collected from the river on which it floats.
Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees
This guy runs backwards through ultra marathons – and he does it all for the future of honeybees.
World's Toughest Climate Policy Poised to Be Passed With Widespread Political Support
The climate policy received enthusiastic support from all but one of the political parties currently represented in parliament.
California Slashes Emissions to 1990s Level, Reaches Climate Goal Years Early
Additionally, Califonia is currently maintaining the most ambitious carbon goal in North America.
Huge Victory for Ocean Ecosystems as Fishing Companies Agree to Stop Catching This Essential Critter
"This is a bold and progressive move," said a Greenpeace conservationist from the Protect the Antarctic campaign.
These Simple LED Lights Dramatically Reduce Fishing-Related Deaths for Sea Turtles and Birds
The study's success shows that fishermen may soon be able to continue their work while leaving wildlife and endangered species unharmed.
State is Boosting Bee Populations By Giving Free Hives and Equipment to Beekeepers
If you're a beekeeper who is over the age of 18, then you can apply for free hives and equipment from the program.
Sweden to Reach Its 2030 Renewable Energy Goal This Year!
Thanks to a surge in wind power, the Nordic country is over a decade ahead of schedule for its renewable energy targets.
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