Technique Makes Biodegradable Plastic Production Easier than Ever

A new study found that a simple heat treatment could improve a biodegradable plastic’s properties and at the same time, could make its industrial-scale production possible.

In Kenya, dried poop briquettes are serving as a clean cooking fuel

This waste-to-resource project not only produces a less smoky and long-burning fire, but could also help improve health and sanitation outcomes.

7000 plastic bottles become a 20m beacon of light

A 20m tower made from more that 7 000 recycled plastic bottles on a redundant communications tower beams messages of hope and trust over Johannesburg, South Africa

Sea shells: A new source of sustainable biomaterials

Researchers from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences are looking at environmentally and economically sustainable options for sea shells biomaterials.

Stop exporting plastic waste to China to boost recycling at home, say experts

Governments must end incentives that see plastic waste shipped abroad, where it may be buried or burned, rather than being turned back into bottles at home, say industry leaders.

Vancouver to Eliminate Harmful Single-Use Packaging

Vancouver is well on its way to becoming the greenest city in the world – and they are now tackling the arduous problem of harmful single-use packaging.

Fashion designer to Make Shoes from Ocean Trash

Stella McCartney has partnered with plastic recycling company Parley for the Oceans to create new animal-free bags, shoes, and outerwear to reduce waste.

Amazing building made from 1.5 million plastic bottles

Built from 1.5 million recycled plastic bottles, this massive pavilion is surprisingly strong enough to withstand the forces of nature—including fires and earthquakes.

Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel

Future Americano, cappuccino, and latte drinkers could help produce the raw material for a greener biofuel that would reduce our reliance on diesel from fossil fuels.

UK's First Zero Waste Store Just Opened

The couple running this store in England work to make sure that nothing goes to waste. They reuse, reduce, or recycle as much of the packaging that they get as possible.

These Blobs May Be the Future of Plastic Water Bottles

This little glob of water might spell the end of plastic bottles polluting the ocean. The Ooho! is an “edible water bottle” made entirely out of sustainable packaging.

This house was built from recycled bricks in just 5 days

This revolutionary house was built out of LEGO-like recycled bricks in just 5 days for just $6,800.

Biodegradable Circuitry Could Shrink the World's E-Waste

Researchers in California report they have produced a lightweight and flexible semiconductor built on a base of cellulose, the main ingredient in plant fibers.