Heated plastic baby bottles release millions of microplastics in formula
A new study published in the journal Nature Food has revealed that babies around the world are consuming over 1.5...
Maryland bans single-use foam containers
Last week, Maryland became the first U.S. state to ban single-use foam containers for carryout. Although the legislation...
Scientists create super-enzyme to degrade plastic bottles 6 times faster
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed that a super-enzyme...
Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling
A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil...
Flow of plastic waste in the ocean could triple by 2040
New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has found that the plastic flow into the oceans could triple...
Sanikind kickstarts refillable hand sanitizer bottle project
Hand sanitizer has become an essential part of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its environmental impact...
COVID-19 disrupts recycling programs across the US
The pandemic is impacting yet another part of our world: recycling programs. The recycling industry is being riddled...
New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in...
Scientists support use of reusable containers during COVID-19 pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been concerns that using reusable containers and bags at grocery stores...
Plastic rain is contaminating protected habitats
The term "pristine" environment is no longer applicable even to the most remote locations on Earth. Recent research...
San Francisco airport bans all plastic water bottles
The San Francisco airport (SFO) has become the first airport to announce a full ban of plastic water bottles throughout...
Athlete and activist runs across the US to raise awareness of plastic pollution
Sam Bencheghib, a 22-year-old athlete and environmental activist, has kicked off his effort to become the first...
Palm Beach, Florida bans single-use plastic bags and polystyrene containers
Palm Beach, Florida has become the first town in Palm Beach County to officially ban single-use plastic bags and...
Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Canada is the latest country to follow the European Union’s ambitious ban of single-use plastics, which will...
TemperPack raises $40M to combat plastic foam waste
If you’ve purchased a TV or other appliance in the past few decades, you’ve experienced the massive chunks...