A variant of an enzyme has been created by a group of scientists and engineers from the University of Texas and was found beneficial in dissolving plastic waste at a fast rate. This enzyme is able to dissolve plastics that naturally need centuries to degrade to do it within several […]
California has an ambitious goal to limit the increasing amount of plastics in the ocean and urges more studies to be done on this threat to marine mammals, fish, and potentially to humans. All of this is done under a plan that’s been approved by a state panel. The Ocean […]
Representatives of more than 100 countries came together and pledged to take necessary measures to preserve our oceans from human harm, including a joint fight against plastic pollution, illegal fishing, and improved protection of the international waters. Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, hosted the high-level session of the One […]
This innovative, “smart” packaging may put an end to food poisoning, according to this group of scientists who invented it. The US and Singapore researchers claim this packaging can destroy harmful bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, and listeria and thus, maintain the freshness of veggies, fruits, meat, and fish longer. […]
Plastic pollution is a major problem that concerns all of us. So, with consumers looking for more sustainable choices, brands need to bring more responsible decisions and adapt their products accordingly. Coca-Cola is no exception. The brand had to reconsider its business practices after it was discovered they’re the worst […]
In 2020, GNN reported that the French company Carbios had taken an enzyme from decomposing leaves and adapted it to be able to decompose plastic. Their hopeful project is already happening at the demonstration plant at Clermont-Ferrand. The company is presenting the recycling process and showing it can help achieve […]
Unfortunately, the single-use plastic wrap is what helps keep fruits and veggies fresh and clean, and almost every household or market uses it. Supermarkets are overflown with this type of packaging, most of which isn’t recyclable. Sadly, plastic waste that’s produced by food consumption ends up in landfills and the […]
Erik Solheim is a Norwegian diplomat who shared a photo of an ice cream cup made from banana leaves and the internet was very fond of the idea. He saw the photo elsewhere and was amazed by the idea. This type of ice cream cup is an effort to reduce […]
India generates approximately 25,940 tons of plastic waste on a daily basis and around 9.46 million tons of plastic waste yearly according to the Central Pollution Control Board estimates. If you’re an Indian and you’re living with your family, you probably have a big plastic bag that’s full of smaller […]
Designed to help in the fight against ocean pollution, the Manta sailboat uses several surface collection systems. This pioneering and eco-friendly sailboat operates at 75 percent without fossil fuels. It’s a multipurpose boat that’s moved by renewable energies and it’s a new way to keep our oceans safe. The preservation […]