China, World's Biggest Polluter, Hits Carbon Goals 12 Years Early, Sparks Optimism
This new international study shows that China's shift away from coal may be a huge victory in the fight against climate change.
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UN Makes 'Historic Commitment' to Prevent Fishing Net Abandonment - 46% of Ocean Plastic
The United Nations has pledged to implement a global strategy to prevent fishing gear abandonment.
Couple Takes It Upon Themselves to Turn Ocean Trash into Prosthetic Limbs for Kids That Cost Only $45
This couple had no experience in designing prosthetics or recycling ocean trash – but that didn't stop them from coming up with a brilliant pairing.
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.
Instead of Tossing it Back, 5,000 Indian Fishermen Now Collect Ocean Plastic to Build Roads and Prosperity
The fishermen were inspired to take action when they realized their "Mother Sea" was sick with ocean pollution.
City is Converting Highway Pillars into Vertical Gardens to Clean the Air
The project hopes to convert at least 1,000 of these bland-looking highway pillars into gorgeous green air pockets throughout the city.
IKEA is Ditching All of Their Single-Use Plastics Throughout Stores
The company's 363 stores are ditching every kind of single-use plastic, from garbage bags to straws and drink stirrers.
With Only About 20% of Plastics Being Recycled, New Breakthrough May Be 'Holy Grail' for Recycling
Scientists have found a way to make 100% recyclable plastic that can be broken down from the inside out and reused over and over and over again.
Guinness is Ditching Plastic Packaging From Its Beer Packs
The beloved Irish beer brand will soon be eliminating all single-use plastic packaging from its beer packs in favor of biodegradable alternatives.
Army of Nepal Cleans Up Mount Everest by Collecting Two Tons of Trash and Debris
Mount Everest has been given some much-needed tender loving care thanks to the army of Nepal.
IKEA Has Developed a Curtain That Reduces Indoor Air Pollution
The GUNRID curtain could make a dramatic difference in the air quality of urban homes around the world.
Adidas Test to Sell Shoes Made of Ocean Plastic Was So Successful, They're Going Even Further
In addition to dumping plastic bags and signing a UN treaty to cut emissions, Adidas will now be using recycled materials for even more of their products.
Maryland Poised to Become the First State to Ban Polystyrene Food Containers
If approved by the governor, Maryland would become the first state to ban polystyrene products.
Viral Internet Challenge is Spurring People Around the World to Pick Up Tons of Trash and Then Snap Photos
As far as internet trends go, picking up trash is certainly a much more noble cause than eating laundry detergent or ghost peppers.
Two Teen Girls Push Government in Bali to Ban the Bags That Have Turned Their Paradise Into an Eyesore
Teen sisters created Bye Bye Plastic Bags, to secure a ban on the bags across Bali—in an island chain ranked second for ocean-born plastic pollution.
Scientists Are Replacing Plastic With Algae, a Revolutionary Idea That Can Suck Carbon Out of the Air
These Dutch designers have come up with an ingenious replacement for plastic – and it will actually be able to suck tons of CO2 out of the air.
These New Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads Could Save Thousands of Tons of Trash From Landfills
Mardi Gras may be fun, but it generates thousands of tons of trash every year. Thankfully, these biodegradable beads might make the party a little greener.
Major Plastic Producer Has Turned Over 100 Tons of Waste into Roads - With Many More Miles More to Go
After successfully piloting the roads in Asia, the company has started laying the recycled plastic roads in America as well.
Researchers Have Developed Process for Turning Non-Recycleable Glass into Toothpaste (And Other Useful Things)
Only a small amount of glass is currently recyclable – but instead of letting it go to a landfill, researchers can now turn it into toothpaste and tires.
IKEA Develops Remote-Controlled Boats That Can Collect Floating Garbage From Polluted Rivers
These 10-foot boats may look cute, but they have been designed by IKEA to address the serious issue of floating water pollution.
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