Scientists from the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new way to break down plastics in a matter of days, which would otherwise take centuries to fully break…
Wishful thinking: saving polar bears with coffee cups
In a weary state, I lumbered into a local doughnut shop and purchased 16 ounces of black liquid. The barista handed me a warm disposable cup with a plastic lid….
It’s not my fault the planet is dying
Earth isn’t dying because of the actions of the individual. Blame corporations, not people. Our ecosystem has been greatly disrupted by pollution, over-hunting and abuse of resources. Climate change, gas…
Southeast Asian countries restrict imported plastic waste
After China announced new restrictions on imported plastic waste in 2017, Southeast Asian countries quickly replaced China as the top importers of the potentially recyclable material. People in these countries…