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.
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Wind and Solar Power Has Likely Saved Up to 12,700 American Lives, Study Says
Considering the harmful effects of air pollution, this study says the expanding renewable energy market has already saved thousands of lives.
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.
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
In honor of the holiday, over 2,000 volunteers gathered on Versova Beach, collecting over 160 tons of accumulated trash.
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.
Designer Tackles Disposable Coffee Cup Dilemma-And Her Solution is Steaming Hot
These solidly designed hot beverage cups aren't the disposable kind-yet you don't have to bring them back after leaving the shop, and you won't need to pay extra for the privilege.
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.
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.
You May Soon Be Able to Measure Water Pollution Levels Simply By Taking a Picture
Not only that, but researchers want to make the technology freely available to the public so that citizen scientists around the world can 3D-print their own.
Company Recycles Cigarette Butts and Turns Them into Useful Things Instead
This New Jersey company specializes in "recycling the unrecyclable" – including cigarettes butts (and you can help them out, too).
This Pollution-Gobbling City Bench Can Absorb as Many Toxins as 275 Trees
The CityTree is so much more than just a park bench – and it has already been installed in five major cities.
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.
Company Offers to Pay Employees Up to $10 a Day to Cycle to Work
This advertising company is paying their employees to exercise and save the environment at the same time.
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.
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.
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