According to researchers, underwater sea grass in coastal parts seems to trap plastic particles in bundles of fibers, known as Neptune balls. Without any human assistance, these plants, growing on sea beds, may be able to trap around 900 m plastic stuff from the Mediterranean on a yearly basis, says […]
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Burger King to Test Reusable Packaging Starting 2021
Burger King might get a bit greener, i.e. a bit eco-friendlier. The popular fast food chain will release a pilot program that will help lower the environmental impact they have on the globe by testing new reusable packaging. For the project, they’ve partnered up with the circular packaging service of […]
Microplastics Highest in the Maldives, Study Finds
Microplastics is everywhere and according to a recent study, the island chain of the Maldives, known for its rich marine biodiversity, has the highest level of pollution with microplastics, both on its beaches and on the waters near the shore. The study, led by marine scientists from the Flinders University […]
Burger King to Test Reusable Packaging Starting 2021
Burger King might get a bit greener, i.e. a bit eco-friendlier. The popular fast food chain will release a pilot program that will help lower the environmental impact they have on the globe by testing new reusable packaging. For the project, they’ve partnered up with the circular packaging service of […]
Dyper & TerraCycle Make Composting Diapers Accessible
Did you know that regular diapers take around 500 years to decompose? Unfortunately, per a year, trash cans have more than 18 billion disposable diapers waiting to be transported into the landfills. This number is only for the US. So, you can imagine how bigger the number is for the […]
How to Repurpose Old Plastic Containers as Mini Greenhouse for Sprouting Seeds
Let’s be honest-all of us have probably thrown out at least a dozen of plastic containers, the ones for salads or frozen fruits. However, knowing the problem with the immense plastic pollution in the world, it’s not uncommon to feel guilty when we do this. Luckily, repurposing can help you […]
Discarded Face Masks & Gloves Rising Threat to Ocean Life, Conservationists Warn
The rise in usage of disposable facial masks and gloves because of the coronavirus is adding to and already major issue. It increases the plastic pollution and is a threat to the health of our marine life and oceans, claim environmentalists. The New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued an order […]
Australian McDonald’s Will Stop Using Plastic Cutlery & Use Wooden Utensils Instead
The McDonald’s restaurants in Australia will be replacing plastic cutlery with wooden utensils. The fast-food chain announced this change at the plastic summit which recently took place in Australia. By the end of this year, the plastic cutlery in the 900 McDonald’s restaurants in Australia will be removed. This decision […]
This Sustainable Company Sells their Liquid Detergent in Cardboard Bottles
Unfortunately, today, there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to buying household products that are good for you and your family, but for nature and our planet too. But, brands like the Seventh Generation are trying to change this and offer sustainable and eco-friendly products that won’t harm […]
The Popular Brand PUMA Launched a Sustainable Collection: It Is Made from Recycled Plastic
The sportswear giant PUMA collaborated with First Mile for the creation of their sustainable clothes collection made from recycled plastic bottles. First Mile is a people-focused network which helps strengthen the micro economies in Haiti, Honduras, and Taiwan through the collection of plastic bottles and helping create sustainable jobs and […]