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 impressive startup is trying to put the cigarette butts to good use. Naman Gupta and Vishal Kanet, the founders of the startup, came up with the idea after they were on a party and were shocked by how much cigarette butts were thrown away in only a couple of […]
Although styrene is naturally found in foods and drinks like cinnamon, strawberries, and coffee, when strung together with other chemicals, it’s used to create a foam insulation for protection of sensitive electronics. However, the problem with this material is that it’s almost impossible to be recycled. But, a new innovative […]
A new service app is providing its loyal users with the chance to pay reduced rates and rescue restaurant food before it heads for the garbage. The Too Good To Go app allows its users to collect a bag of almost wasted, but perfectly good food as a takeaway. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Little Rock City in Arkansas definitely has one of the most unique methods of dealing with the problem of homelessness and garbage in their community. The results until now have been pretty amazing. Thanks to their the Bridge to Work program that started in April this year, members of the […]
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 […]
Commercially grown hemp is so versatile, eco-friendly, and sustainable. There’s no need for fertilizers or pesticides to grow it and it can be collected in as little as 70 days. The plant also requires minimal watering and is able to help the soil by encouraging its renewal. Hemp fibers are […]
On the 23rd of June last month, the Ocean Voyages Institute made history after they successfully cleaned 103 tons or 206,000 pounds of plastic garbage and fishing nets from the GYRE or the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The cleaning expedition lasted for 48 days and they set a new record […]