As part of their effort to decrease the plastic waste that’s polluting our precious oceans and planet, governments from all over the world are putting a ban on single-use plastics. These tiny items like cutlery, cups, plastic bags, and balloons can stay polluting the oceans and marine life for hundreds […]
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 […]
With plenty of plastic waste and insufficient protective gear from COVID-19, Thailand is now using the trash to transform it into protective clothing for at-risk people. They’re using mostly upcycled bottles. Millions of these bottles have been shredded and turned into threads that are weaved into fabrics and eventually used […]
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 […]
The lawmakers in Maryland were the first to approve a statewide ban on Styrofoam containers for food. And, one local Baltimore “celebrity” may have had something to do with their policy. Mr. Trash Wheel, together with his cousins Professor Trash Wheel and Captain Trash Wheel, have gathered million Styrofoam containers […]
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 […]
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 […]
The disposable masks we wear on a daily basis because of the pandemic usually end up in the trash can. And, from there, they usually go into landfills. However, researchers have come up with a new method that could help use these masks for road making. Namely, scientists from the […]
Nzambbi Matee is the founder of the Gjenge Makers in Nairobi, a factory which transforms plastic waste into building materials that last. Matee explains that their product is almost 5 times sturdier than concrete. And, when you throw it, it doesn’t crack, despite the loud bang it makes. Her factory, […]
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 […]