10 principles to create inclusive waste management systems and reduce marine plastic pollution Liang Lan July 19, 2021 On bikes and on foot, with trikes, pushcarts and more, informal waste pickers are an active and persistent feature of....
Why is recycling single-use coffee cups so difficult? Hannah Steiner July 10, 2021 Why is it so difficult to recycle single-use cups? And why aren’t more people switching to reusable alternatives?
Stay responsible: How to avoid plastic waste while traveling Rebecca Herbert July 05, 2021 Even on the most beautiful beaches, you can't escape the omnipresence of plastic waste clogging the ocean. And it's hard....
24% Of Chemicals in Plastic May Be Worth Worrying About Rebecca Herbert June 30, 2021 Researchers have found an unexpectedly high number of potentially concerning chemicals intentionally used in everyday plastic products.
L’Oréal unveils cosmetic bottles made from Carbios’ enzymatic recycling process Rebecca Herbert June 27, 2021 L’Oréal has unveiled the first plastic bottles made from enzymatic recycled material through the enzymatic process developed by green biotech....
Tired Earth: An Interview with Patrick Hamilton, Director of Global Change Initiatives, Science Museum of Minnesota Patrick Hamilton June 17, 2021 The Science Museum has eliminated the use of disposable plastic tableware from its food service and replaced them with reusable....
A Satellite Study Just Changed How We Track Microplastics on a Global Scale Rebecca Herbert June 16, 2021 If we're going to tackle our microplastic pollution problem, then we need a better understanding of where these fragments and....
Scientists convert used plastic bottles into vanilla flavouring Rebecca Herbert June 15, 2021 Production of chemical could help make recycling more attractive and tackle global plastic pollution