Millions of Discarded Face Masks have Created a New Plastic Pollution Problem
As the pandemic continues its spread across the globe, citizens in every corner of the planet are relying on masks as a safety precaution. While the CDC recommends their use,…
New ‘Cocktail’ of Enzymes Can Digest Plastic, Potentially Enabling Endless Reuse
(Photo Credit: Martin Künsting/HZB) The global environmental crisis created by our dependence on plastic isn’t going away anytime soon. However, a new super-enzyme could help reduce its damaging effects on…
COVID-19 is Increasing the World’s Ocean Pollution
Before COVID-19, there was a staggering amount of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. Eight metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, which is equivalent to a garbage…
Dramatic Before and After Images Highlight the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Quality
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the health of millions around the world, one of the unseen effects is the impact the virus has had on air…
How COVID-19 is impacting the recycling industry in the U.S.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause massive disruption to Americans’ everyday lives, one little-talked-about area of impact is that of recycling. The already struggling recycling industry has faced a…
7 Ways to have a Plastic Free July
Plastic free July is a personal challenge that’s part of a global effort to reduce our dependence on plastic! In July, choose to reduce your reliance on one single use…
3 Groundbreaking Products That Can Help Save Our Planet
Every day, innovative companies across the world are working hard, investing in new products and technologies to help save our planet. From airborne and water pollution to plastic and consumer…
7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2020
Celebrating Earth Day this year is a bit different as many of us are under protective Stay-at-Home orders. However, we’ve found so many wonderful activities for you to try at…
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes
With the current COVID-19 outbreak, more people are beginning to take personal hygiene seriously. We all want to do our part to keep our community safe, but we don’t have to sacrifice our low waste lifestyle to do it! Staying clean and healthy is not synonymous with single-use!
Research Shows Explosion of Plastic Pollution In The Ocean Since WWII
The dramatic increase in plastic pollution is undeniable. There are entire islands in the ocean now known as Trash Islands, as massive amounts of plastic wash up on shore daily.…
Study: It’s Raining Plastic in The Rocky Mountains
One of America’s national treasures is contaminated, thanks to plastic rain. While that might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it’s legitimately raining pieces of plastic in the Colorado Rockies.
Contact Lenses Contribute to Mounting Plastic Pollution
Millions of Americans wear contact lenses, but research suggests many people aren’t disposing of them properly. A recent study shows at least 21% of contact wearers flush contacts down the…
Your Complete Guide to Zero-Waste Holidays
The holidays are filled with merriment and joy, but they can also be filled with a whole lot of garbage. Fortunately, we have created a complete guide to make your Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, Festivous, etc. waste-free.
A Devoted Ocean Cleanup Volunteer Give Ups, Says Plastic Pollution is Too Great
For the past four years, Alan Cookson has devoted his spare time to cleaning local beaches. Cookson has led countless groups of volunteers on litter-pick-up trips, but the dedicated volunteer…
Eco-Friendly Halloween Hacks
It’s that time of year again and the ghosts and ghouls are ready for a hauntingly good time, but there is one spooky character that isn’t invited to this party-plastic! While going totally zero-waste can be difficult for this particular holiday, there are a lot of ways that you can still be eco-friendly and reduce waste!
