Plastic Pollution

(Natural News) Plastic waste is an ongoing environmental concern. Yet while people attempt to reduce plastic pollution by making more eco-friendly lifestyle choices, the problem persists. Microplastics, which are very small pieces of plastic similar in size to a grain of rice or are too small to be seen by…

As tired runners passed mile 23 of the London Marathon in April, volunteers wearing blue plastic gloves offered them squishy, lime-sized bubbles to pop into their mouths. The edible drink pods, containing a sip of a sports drink, replaced thousands of cups th…

The Earth is home to multiple species beyond us human beings. But we have destroyed many and endangered others. Our treatment of the world’s fabulous ecosystems is now creating MarshlandsFreshwater marshes are found at lakes and river mouths. Marshes are characterised by herbaceous flora like reeds, sedges and long grasses…

PET MINI is an Open Source, Recycled Electric Skateboard for urban transportation. With the goal to end stressful commutes while simultaneously giving you the perfect last mile recycled green vehicle. João Leão Product Designer, Co-founder of VIVALab and Fo…

While environmental campaigners fight tooth and nail to save our planet, Coca-Cola continues to destroy it. The drinks giant refuses to ditch single-use plastic bottles because “consumers still want them,” head of sustainability Bea Perez told the BBC. As o…

If you walk along the Westerdok canal in Amsterdam, you might not notice a line of bubbles moving across the surface. But underwater, a tube stretches along the bottom of the canal, pushing air upward. It’s a pilot test of new technology, called the Great Bub…

Brazil's Ambev sets ambitious target to end plastic pollution in packaging

Plastics reduction and climate change are sustainable investors' top priorities. Solutions to plastic waste must come from all sectors. Financial institutions have a unique vantage point from which to address this issue. The World Economic Forum's Global Plastic Action Partnership sat down with Audrey Choi, Chief Sustainability Officer and CEO…

PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING: China will ban non-degradable plastic bags in major cities and single-use straws from restaurants by the end of this year in a bid to cut down on waste. The country is one of the world’s biggest users of plastic, and the plan target…

Ekoru.org is a search engine dedicated to saving the planet. The company donates 60% of revenue generated from clicks on sponsored search results to partner organizations who work on climate change issues. Presently, Ekoru has joined forces with Big Blue Ocea…