New Family of Enzymes Could Transform Common Plant Waste into Fuel and Biodegradable Plastic
The breakthrough means that we may soon be able to turn simple sticks and leaves into nylon and durable materials.
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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.
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.
Two Scottish Entrepreneurs Are Working to Replace Palm Oil With the Oil From Used Coffee Grounds
These two men got the idea for their palm oil replacement after they worked in several cafés during their time in college.
Hundreds of High School Graduates May Soon Be Wearing Caps and Gowns Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles
A new conservational campaign in the city of Atlanta could result in hundreds of high school graduates walking across the stage in recycled caps and gowns.
School District Turns Unused Cafeteria Food into Take-Home Meals for Kids in Need
This school district from Indiana has come up with a brilliant solution for both food waste and student hunger.
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.
This Company is Paying for You (and Your Neighborhood) to Recycle Your Razors - Here's How You Can Start
You can now help the planet by sending your shaving-related garbage off to be recycled for free - and you can get your community in on the action too.
City Installs 'Vending Machines' That Recycle Plastic in Subway Stations, in Exchange for Free Transportation
Innovative machines accept plastic waste in exchange for adding money to fare cards in Istanbul: encouraging recycling while reducing garbage in landfills.
Rather Than Wasting Ugly Potatoes, Couple Uses Them to Make Scotland's First Potato Vodka
Rather than allowing thousands of ugly potatoes to end up in landfills, this couple came up with a tastier solution for the misshapen spuds.
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.
We May Soon Be Able to Power Our Smartphones With Single-Use Plastic Bags
With billions of plastic bags not being recycled, researchers have discovered a way to turn them into anodes for lithium batteries.
New Chemical Process Converts Plastic Waste into Fuel, University Researchers Looking for Investors
The researchers behind the technology that turns plastic into fuel are looking for investors to implement the process on a mass-market scale.
Man Cleans Up Brazilian Streets By Turning Discarded Tires into Cute Recycled Animal Beds
This 23-year-old artist has come up with the most adorable way to recycle discarded tires cluttering up his city streets.
We May Soon Be Able to Build Houses Out of the Byproducts From Our Bathroom Breaks
Researchers have come up with a creative – albeit interesting – method of saving the planet with the contents being flushed down your toilet.
Instead of Importing Raw Plastic, Architects Create Stylish Chair Made From Locally Discarded Fishing Gear
The chair is made out of recycled materials that were all sourced from fishing companies within a 12-mile radius of the architectural studio.
Corona Beer to Ditch Plastic Packaging by Using Biodegradable 6-Pack Rings
The initiative is part of the beer company's partnership with Parley for the Oceans, which has already resulted in hundreds of other eco-friendly projects.
Scientist Makes Bioplastic Out of Discarded Olive Pits Thanks to Her Dad's Strange Eating Habits
After she watched her father eat olive pits, this Turkish scientist has created an ingenious biodegradable alternative to plastic.
Swiss Company to Get CO2 Out of the Atmosphere and Into Sparkling Water
You may soon be able to help the planet by drinking sparkling water that is made with recycled carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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