Scientists discover microbes that can digest plastics at cool temperaturesPreviously known plastic-eating microorganisms needed industrially unfeasible temps of 86 degrees Fahrenheit.By W. Shanklin, 05.12.2023
England is banning the sale of some single-use plasticsThe legislation targets plates, cutlery, trays and polystyrene cups, among other items.By I. Bonifacic, 01.15.2023
Canada is banning the sale, production and import of some single-use plasticsThe ban targets grocery bags, takeout containers and stir sticks.By I. Bonifacic, 06.21.2022
UN starts working towards a global plan to curb plastic pollutionThe treaty could end up being as important as the Paris climate accord.By D. Hardawar, 03.03.2022
The Ford Bronco Sport contains trace amounts of recycled ocean plasticThe company has a long way to go before its lineup is eco-friendly.By J. Fingas, 12.09.2021
Amazon has eliminated single-use plastic at its Indian fulfillment centersThe company pledged to do so last year.By R. England, 06.29.2020
Google pledges to 'maximize' recycled material in own productsBy 2020, all shipments to and from customers will be carbon neutral.By C. Fisher, 08.06.2019
15Nike's Joyride shoes use tiny beads to make your runs more comfortableThey have a cushioning system designed to adapt to individual foot strikes.By E. Alvarez, 07.25.2019
Lego's treehouse set uses plant-based bricks for the greeneryIt started using plastic made with ethanol from sugarcane last year.By K. Holt, 07.24.2019
Americans consume an alarming amount of microplasticsThe Standard American Diet may include more than 40,000 microplastic particles.By C. Fisher, 06.06.2019
Evian's answer to wasteful plastic bottles is a smart water dispenserRenew's shrinking jugs use far less plastic than a typical water bottle.By J. Fingas, 04.15.2019
Giant plastic-collecting 'pool noodle' breaks apart in the PacificOcean Cleanup's plastic-catching device is heading home for repairs.By R. England, 01.08.2019
A project to remove 88,000 tons of plastic from the Pacific has begunA giant "pool noodle" is heading 260 miles offshore for a two week trial.By S. Dent, 09.11.2018
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Pepsi buys SodaStream for a future beyond colaThe soda brand wants to explore healthier drink options.By R. England, 08.20.2018
Samsung's 'unbreakable' display survives UL scrutinyThe flexible OLED screen might just live up to the hype.By J. Fingas, 07.26.2018
Adidas pledges to only use recycled plastics by 2024Your shoes and athletic gear will be that much more eco-friendly.By J. Fingas, 07.17.2018
Starbucks' straw ban is a big win for the Earth's oceansThat's a billion fewer single-use straws being thrown away every year.By A. Tarantola, 07.12.2018
Scientists accidentally produce an enzyme that devours plasticThe mutant enzyme breaks down plastic in a matter of days.By R. England, 04.17.2018
ESA plans to measure ocean plastic data from spaceUntil now scientists have relied on estimates.By R. England, 03.20.2018