We May Soon Be Able to Melt Down Plastic Waste into Fuel for Hydrogen Cars
Because the plastics don't need to be cleaned, the process would be cheaper than recycling, too.
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Adidas Makes First Ever Football Jerseys Out of Recycled Materials
The jerseys will also be auctioned off after their debut so they can benefit educationl research as well.
Leader Named 'Roosevelt' Leads Caribbean Nation in Banning Plastics and Styrofoam
The aggressive ban is set to go into effect in January 2019.
Each Pair of These Stylish Kicks Are Made With 17 Recycled Plastic Bottles
The kicks aren't just good for the environment, either – they're apparently much healthier for your feet than standard shoe designs.
Europe May Push Cell Phone Companies to Use the Same Standardized Charger
In addition to being horribly annoying, differing cell phones chargers also result in tons of electronic waste being sent to the landfill.
Stoners on Social Media Are Mobilizing a Massive Litter Clean-Up Initiative
Hundreds of social media users have joined in on the #StonerCleanupInitiative as a means of cleaning up their own "green" spaces.
Man Saves Ancient Books From Dumpster Only to Look Inside Months Later and Find Amazing Inscription
The guy's shocking dumpster discovery was the beginning of a fascinating chapter in his life—and turned trash into treasure.
Starbucks is Largest Retailer Yet to Pledge a Phase-Out of Single-Use Plastic Straws
Starbucks gives away over 1 billion straws with their iced drinks every year – but not anymore, thanks to their latest environmental initiative.
Disney Company Makes Environmental Dreams Come True By Ditching Plastic Straws, and More
Disney is the latest to ditch single-use straws—and it reports achieving a lot more in the past year to reach a goal of zero waste and net zero emissions.
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.
IKEA is Testing Buyback Program to Keep Customers' Furniture From Ending Up in Landfills
The take-back program isn't just a great way to save good furniture from ending up in landfills – it's also an ingenious business strategy.
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.
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.
Rather Than Party on Spring Break, 19-Year-old Tourist Picked Up Trash From Miami Beaches
Joshua Caraway could have spent his spring break partying with his friends, but instead, he spent his vacation picking up leftover trash.
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.
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.
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.
Group of Birds Employed by French Theme Park to Pick Up Trash
In exchange for picking up little bits of rubbish, the feathery freelance custodians are well compensated with bird food and treats.
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