Kenya Attacks Plastic Bag Problem With Toughest Ban in the World
Kenya is now one of forty countries that have taken a stance against plastic pollution – and their punishment is the strictest of all.
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Jack Johnson Insists on Making His Concerts Sustainable-And Starts With the Humble Cup
Jack Johnson is giving every concert-goer a souvenir stainless steel cup to eliminate single-use plastic and his concert riders demand that venues go green.
Vancouver to Eliminate Harmful Single-Use Packaging
After consulting the best methods of implementation with local businesses, Vancouver is set to eliminate massive amounts of plastic waste in the city.
These Blobs May Be the Future of Plastic Water Bottles
This little glob of water is actually encompassed in an "edible water bottle".
Plastic-eating Caterpillar Could Munch Waste, Scientists Say
These little worms may be the key to helping humans break down pesky plastic bags so they don't pollute the environment.
He Has Created a Single-Use Bottle That Fully Decomposes in 3 Weeks, and All Profits to Charity
Not only is the bottle sustainably made out of biodegradable materials, but 100% of the profits generated by the water sales will be donated to Water For Africa.
Major League Baseball Team Hits Home Run for the Earth: Stops Serving Plastic Straws
The initiative, which already kicked off on Earth Day, has made them the first ever MLB team to ditch straws.
42 of the Biggest Food Companies Make Historic Pledge to Cut Plastic Waste
The companies that are responsible for 80% of the plastic on these supermarket shelves have taken a dramatic pledge to cut wasteful packaging over the course of the next seven years.
Scientists Accidentally Create Super Enzyme That Can Devour Plastic Pollution
Scientists believe that the enzyme could be a miraculous solution to the million tons of plastic currently polluting the planet.
Instead of Paper, These Sturdy, Biodegradable Plates Are Made From Leaves
Want to have an environmentally-friendly picnic? These disposable plates made out of leaves are waterproof, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced.
World's Second Largest Fast Food Chain Begins Phase-Out of Plastic Straws
The company is due to start eliminating plastic straws from their UK restaurants next month before moving onto the rest of their stores.
Adidas Sold 1 Million Shoes Made Out of Ocean Plastic Last Year
The company launched three versions of the Ultraboost shoe last year – and they have sold 1 million pairs since.
Colombians Are Building Houses With Wasted Plastic-Shaped Into Huge Lego Bricks
Colombians are solving the landfill problem by using plastic waste-and the Lego building model-as a solution for the thousands of people without homes.
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.
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.
Heartfelt Letter From 5-Year-old Causes Restaurant Chain to Swap Plastic Straws for Paper
Ava couldn't bear to think about how her favorite restaurant chain was contributing to pollution – so she wrote them a moving letter asking them to make a 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.
The Last Straw: California is the Latest to Take Action on Single-Use Plastic Straws
Plastic pollution sucks – which is why these regions and businesses are ditching plastic straws in favor of more environmentally friendly options.
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.
European Parliament Approves Sweeping Ban on Single-Use Plastics, a 'Victory for Our Oceans'
The directive, which was passed with widespread approval, helps to put the EU at the forefront of the world's fight against plastic pollution.
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