Mexican Scientist Makes Edible, Biodegradable New Form of Plastic Out of Cactus Leaves
Professor Sandra Pascoe Ortiz, the scientist who developed the material, says that her new formula could be a sustainable replacement for plastic.
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Teen Awarded $50,000 Science Fair Prize for His Method of Removing Microplastics From Water
This 18-year-old brainiac has just been awarded Google's Science Fair Grand Prize for his ingenious method of collecting microplastics from water.
One of the Largest Hotel Companies in the World is Ditching Mini Bathroom Bottles to Eliminate Plastic
More than 5,600 hotels around the world are replacing mini bathroom amentiies with bulk-sized dispensers to curb plastic waste.
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Are Both Ditching Pro-Plastic Lobbying Group
The two industry giants are now paving the way for other corporations to follow suit and withdraw from the Plastics Industry Association.
Canadian Supermarket Proves a Little Humor Can Go a Long Way to Help Save Ourselves From Plastic Bags
A Canadian supermarket came up with an amusing (some might say devious) strategy to encourage their customers to avoid using the store's "single-use" bags.
Airline to Stop Using 55 Million Plastic Items On Flights
Air New Zealand announced it was cutting 55 million plastic items from flights, starting this month—which will cut 3.5 million tons of CO2 from the skies.
Two Little Girls Have a Petition and Powerful Video for McDonald's-It May Signal the End of Wasteful Plastic Toys
Since these determined young activists started campaigning for the end of free plastic toys in kids meals, their mission has gotten a massive response.
Nestlé Launches New 'World-First' Biodegradable Paper Wrappers for Mass Production
Furthermore, the company will abstain from patenting the technology as a means of encouraging other companies to adopt the packaging as well.
Canada is Moving to Ban Dozens of 'Harmful' Single-Use Plastics as Soon as 2021
Canadian legislators are aiming to phase out single-use plastics such as straws, coffee lids, shopping bags, and straws within the next two years.
Another Victory Against Plastic: These Water Brands Will Soon Be Packaged in Aluminum Cans
As a means of contributing to a more circular economy, PepsiCo will soon begin packaging their water brands in aluminum cans.
This Clever Little School Has Been Requiring Students to Pay for Tuition With Plastic Waste Instead of Money
Rather than requiring families to pay for kids' education, this clever little school asked students to collect plastic waste from around their communities.
Students Design Beach Vacuum That Can Suck Up Microplastics While Leaving All the Sand
A group of engineering students have created a massive vacuum cleaner that can efficiently suck up all the tiny microplastics on sandy beaches.
Two More US States Have Approved Bans On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The two new pieces of legislation mean that there are now five US states that have approved bans on single-use plastic bags.
First UK Supermarket Chain to Eliminate Plastic From Produce Will Save 1,300 Tons of Plastic From Landfill
The UK supermarket will be the first to eliminate plastic from their produce aisles and replace the packaging with biodegradable or recyclable alternatives.
Prawns into Plastic: Ingenious Australian Teen Turns Shrimp Shells into Biodegradable Plastic Wrap
After noticing prawn shells look like plastic, an Australian teen created a biodegradable plastic film from shrimp casings that can be composted in 30 days.
Aldi Heaps Pressure On Supplier Packaging Being 100% Recyclable or Compostable Within Five Years
Aldi grocery CEO Giles Huxley informed his suppliers that all products must come in 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaing.
All-Purpose Cleaner is Made Entirely of Food Waste Collected in NYC-and Ditches Plastic Spray Bottles
A New York company called Veles is selling an all-purpose cleaner made of food waste collected from Manhattan cafeterias, and ditches plastic spray bottles.
Forget the 'Best By' Date; This Compostable Bioplastic Packaging Changes Color When the Food Goes Bad
A San Francisco startup has developed a compostable, bioplastic food packaging material that changes color when it senses the food has gone bad.
Monks in Thailand Create Iconic Orange Robes from Recycled Plastic - 40 Tons Already Collected On Their Own
Monks are making their traditional saffron orange robes from recycled plastic bottles and bags that they collect themselves in their communities.
Plant-Based Plastics Could Soon Be Recycled Hundreds of Times Thanks to New Breakthrough
UK researchers have developed a new method that could allow plant-based plastic to be endlessly recycled, rather than rotting in a landfill.
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