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 […]
An Indian fisherman, Xavier Peter, calls the Arabian Sea, Mother Sea. Although his mom gave him life, it’s Kadalamma that gave him a purpose and a livelihood. This place has provided for him and offered enough fish to feed his family by selling it. And, she even protected him; he […]
A team of researchers from the Sao Paulo State University in Brazil successfully created a food wrap using repurposed industrial waste. The goal is to lower the need for using plastic wraps which takes centuries to degrade and is contributing to pollution. The team used bacterial cellulose scraps from industrial […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
