waste, Tag

Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According to research published in the journal Green Chemistry, genetically engineered E-Coli bacteria has been used...

The European Union has put a ban on the sale of 10 types of single-use plastic products in an effort to slow plastic pollution. The ban, which comes to effect on July 3, will stop the sale of products that are commonly found...

Anyone who drinks coffee can appreciate the undeniable convenience of coffee pods, most commonly associated with Keurig machines. But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of...

RAFFAUF has been making ethically produced clothing for 30 years, staying ahead of the curve and conscious of the environmental issues affecting the world...

RAFFAUF has been making ethically produced clothing for 30 years, staying ahead of the curve and conscious of the environmental issues affecting the world...

As we all know, Earth Day’s 24 hours aren’t quite enough time to offset the damage done during the other 364 days. So the USA Olympic Surf Team and Wyland Foundation are partnering on a year-round eco-challenge, starting...

Thunderstorms, snow, 117°F temperatures and even ash falling from the sky couldn’t keep Edgar McGregor from his mission: cleaning up Eaton Canyon. The 20-year-old man, who self-identifies as autistic, shows how a plan...

Disposal of radioactive waste is one of six issues to be addressed before plant in Essex can go ahead

People come from all over the world to see Bali’s famous white sand beaches. But lately, you can’t see the sand underneath the tons of plastic waste washing ashore. And it’s getting worse.[...]

If you've ever looked at a dumpster and thought "with a little work, that could be a cool fort," then you'll certainly be interested in the 'waste architecture' in action at Culture Campsite...

Expansion of energy-from-waste incineration could stop UK hitting its net zero carbon target, campaigners warn

The U.S. is contributing up to five times more plastic pollution to the oceans than previously thought, according to a follow-up study published in Science Advances. The study was a sequel to 2015 research, which had given...

Industry urges people not to throw out dead batteries with household rubbish or recycling

Local companies in Nara, Japan have developed single-use bags made from milk cartons and rice bran that are safe if ingested by the city's iconic deer...

After five years and $3 million worth of research and development, two Pennsylvania scientists have developed a proprietary process to create a brand new, 100% leather waste fiber...