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- PFAS could be reduced by Australian plants Wed, 4 May 22, 5:55amNew research has found that Australian native rushes Phragmites australis, Juncus kraussii, and Baumea articulata could remove up to 53% of PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) contaminants...
- Giants of the bottled water industry admits to greenwashing Thu, 28 Apr 22, 5:30amThe attorneys for bottled water company BlueTriton admitted that its environmental claims were false. They insisted the greenwashing was non-actionable because the statements were aspirational.[...]
- The little pirates saving South Africa from plastic waste Wed, 27 Apr 22, 4:30amSince 2018, more than 20 schools in South Africa and the Netherlands have spread the lore of Captain Fanplastic, a pirate who wants to rid the ocean of plastic waste...
- New DISSOLVE pods help cut down on plastic waste Sat, 16 Apr 22, 4:30amAs part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste, SC Johnson announced its new DISSOLVE™ Concentrated Pods in its Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles® and fantastik® brands in the U.S. Combined with a refillable bottle,...
- Tom Ford plastic alternatives contest awards its 8 finalists Sat, 2 Apr 22, 4:30amThe finalists in the world’s only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically degradable thin-film plastic alternatives were announced this week...
- Tom Ford plastic alternatives contest awards its 8 winners Sat, 2 Apr 22, 4:30amThe finalists in the world’s only global competition focused exclusively on creating scalable and biologically degradable thin-film plastic alternatives were announced this week...
- Plarn mats help homeless people get a drier night's sleep Thu, 31 Mar 22, 4:30amKnitters have long known about the health benefits of their hobby: reduced depression, anxiety and blood pressure and an increased sense of wellbeing, to name a few...
- HP moves toward 100% plastic free with Choose Packaging Wed, 30 Mar 22, 4:30amAs consumers, we make countless purchasing decisions daily. Moreover, we are often limited by the options companies provide. It becomes challenging to find environmentally-responsible alternatives. A newly-developed packaging...
- Microplastics contaminate human blood, says new study Sat, 26 Mar 22, 5:30amNew research published in Environment International has confirmed the presence of microplastics in the human blood. In a study involving 22 participants, 80% of the samples tested were found to have microplastics. This...
- These detergents are eco-friendly, cruelty and waste free Fri, 18 Mar 22, 2:30amSaltyLama laundry strips just launched in the U.S., creating an eco-friendly way to do your laundry. Their detergents are gentle on clothes, cruelty-free and reduce waste with fully compostable packaging.[...]
- Wanderruff makes puppy products from recycled bottles Tue, 1 Mar 22, 3:30amWanderruff is a line of eco-friendly essentials for your furry friend. These sustainable pet products for dogs are designed in Vancouver by local animal lovers Anisa Musmary and Paul Irwin. Wanderruff pet products were inspired...
- Upcycling and creativity merge in these unique inventions Fri, 25 Feb 22, 6:30amKevin Cheung describes himself as an environmentalist and sustainable product designer. He upcycles all kinds of waste into everything from iPhone cases and slippers to electronics. Case in point, the boombottle. "This is...
- These recycled plastic concrete blocks are zero-waste Tue, 15 Feb 22, 5:30amByBlock concrete blocks from ByFusion Global are a new alternative building material that uses hard-to-recycle plastic. The blocks are colorful and made of recycled plastic. Each measures 16 by 8 by 8 inches and weighs a...
- Coca-Cola is cleaning up river plastic pollution worldwide Fri, 14 Jan 22, 5:30amCoca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup selected the Cần Thơ River in Cần Thơ City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution...
- Plastics are not forever: Bugs already evolved 30,000 new plastic eating enzymes Tue, 4 Jan 22, 5:50amflockine Plastics are a free dinner for life on Earth so it was just a matter of time before microbes evolved to eat it. A PET bottle normally takes 16 – 48 years to break down, but if it were lunch for microflora it...