When discussing recycling, a common conundrum arises regarding the disposal of unwanted items. Early in my career, I realized that effective recycling cannot be achieved without addressing disposal ...
Most of us know by now the problems that plastics cause on our planet. They don’t decompose like other wastes. They degrade ...
The larvae of lesser mealworm, a species of darkling beetle known scientifically as Alphitobius, are capable of consuming ...
"True hikers know that respecting nature means leaving no trace behind." Hiker shares photo of frustrating scene discovered ...
Small businesses in Africa are making big strides in waste reduction and cost savings by embracing innovative recycling practices. This eco-conscious shift benefits the environment and boosts their ...
These scientists have bioengineered a version of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria that can break down polyethylene ...
For the most part, the industry has responded not with solutions, but with perfunctory initiatives that amount to little more than greenwashing ... require countries to reduce the amount of plastic ...
Guffogg’s findings, published in a study in Marine Pollution Bulletin, show how the use of satellites to locate plastic waste ...
It is often said that the best lessons are learned through life experiences rather than in the classroom. And so, keeping ...
The announcement represents the fulfillment of a promise Amazon made in June to work “ toward full removal ” of plastic air pillows from North America by the end of the year. At that time, the company ...
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing an update to use of sustainability labels, including the recycling symbol.
Panelists at this year’s Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference discussed challenges in residential packaging recovery and ...