Scientists Make Microplastics Breakthrough, Devising Method to Trap And Remove Them
Microbiologists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics.
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Scientists Create World's First Truly Biodegradable Single-use Plastic That 'Eats Itself' in Just 2 Weeks
University of California, Berkeley scientists have developed single-use plastics that can 'eat itself'.
Biodegradable Food Wrap Created From Algae and Cinnamon Compound is the Packaging Solution We Needed
Scientists have created edible food wrap made from algae and cinnamon compounds for packaging produce, bakery, poultry, meat, and seafood.
Mountains of Garbage in Russia are Being Turned into Fashionable Accessories
99Recycle is making accessories and school supplies out of garbage in St. Petersburg.
Sir David Attenborough Backs This New Tech That Can Recycle All Plastics
A new recycling plant from Mura Technology can supposedly recycle all types of plastic, winning punditry from Sir David Attenborough himself
Drop Off Your Old Socks and This Company Will Recycle Them Into Cozy Dog Beds
The Smartwool's Second Cut Project is turning old socks into dog beds, and they want your socks for recycling.
64% of Americans Have Experienced Transformative 'Eco Wake-Up Calls' During COVID Crisis
Since the novel coronavirus outbreaks have forced Americans to reexamine their habits at home, people are becoming increasingly more eco-conscious.
Startup's New Method to Recycle CO2 into Protein-Rich Animal Feed Gets $9 Million in Funding
In a Series A funding round, UK ag startup Deep Branch raised â¬8 million for their revolutionary CO2 to animal feed technology Proton.
How to Turn Plastic Waste From Your Recycle Bin Into Profit
How to turn plastic waste in yoyr recycling bin into profit, according to Joshua M. Pearce from Michigan Technological University.
IKEA's New Cookbook Puts Kitchen Scraps to Good Use With 50 Recipes From Top Chefs
Containing composting tips, preparation methods, and 50 recipes from 10 super chefs, IKEA's SCRAPSBOOK teaches how to reuse kitchen scraps.
Photo of Paralyzed Man Cleaning Plastic From India River Goes Viral - And He's Showered With Gifts to Better His Life
Rajappan goes out in his boat every day to clean up plastic bottles. Now the Indian PM has praised his work, thanks to Nandu Ks's photo.
Spanish City is Squeezing Green Electricity From Leftover Oranges
The city's 5.7 million kilos of oranges make a mess in the streets every year, so they're being used to power biogas electric plants.
World's First Home Hydrogen Battery Powers Your House for 3 Days, is Recyclable, and Not a Fire Risk
LAVO's green hydrogen battery system can capture and store solar energy and power your house for 3 days, lasts 30 years, and is recyclable.
Engineers Developed a Way to Convert Harmful CO2 Emissions into Chemical Building Blocks For Fuel
Converting CO2 emissions into useful products has been expensive—until now. Australian engineers use zinc to show it's as easy as playing with Lego.
Kenyan Woman's Startup Recycles Plastic Waste into Bricks That Are 5x Stronger Than Concrete
Making plastic bricks, 5 times stronger than concrete, Nzambi Matee runs Njenge Makers in Nairobi, where she turns plastic waste into bricks.
We Use 6 Billion Face Masks a Day-But Scientists Have a Genius Way to Turn Them Into Roads
Melbourne scientists have shown that adding shredded face masks to road pavement reduces cost, waste, and increases strength and flexibility
'Wear the Cap, Donate the Gown': Student Helps Donate Thousands of Graduation Gowns to Hospitals in Need
The Gowns 4 Good charity organizes donations of graduation gowns as PPE for frontline hospital workers who need it during the coronavirus pandemic.
Startup Turns 32 Million Discarded Chopsticks Into Gorgeous Decor And Furniture
BC startup ChopValue has recycled 32 million pairs of used chopsticks over 4 years, turning them into bespoke furniture and other goods.
Adidas to Launch Plant-Based Shoes Made of Mushroom Leather To Top 60% Sustainability For All Products
In 2021, you'll be able to buy new Stan Smith sneakers from Adidas that are made of plant leather. In fact, they're made of mushrooms.
New York City Businesses Cutting Trash by Half in 'Zero Waste' Plan
The amount of waste produced by New York City has fallen 14 percent since 2005–and a new plan promises to speed up the progress, backed by big businesses.
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