Future of the Environment
Which plastics are actually recyclable? New report
Busting a common plastic recycling myth: A new Greenpeace USA report says most of the plastic used in the US is not recyclable.
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Water
What is a megadrought, and how is it impacting major regions in the United States?
The current megadrought in the Western United States is the most extreme drought in the last 1,200 years, according to a new study. What are the causes?
Sustainable Development
This startup is 3D-printing wood made from upcycled sawdust
Forust is a sustainable company that is 3D-printing wooden products with upcycled sawdust that would otherwise be a waste product of the wood industry.
Sustainable Development
This company is turning shipping containers into sustainable tiny homes
SG Blocks launched SG Home, a line of sustainable houses made from shipping containers that are also resistant to natural disasters at a reasonable price.
Climate Change
Global ice loss is catching up to worst-case scenario predictions
A new study by Leeds University, Edinburgh University, UCL, and Earthwave has discovered the extent ice loss has increased over the past three decades.
Retail, Consumer Goods and Lifestyle
This US startup is making take-out food delivery more sustainable
The take-out industry isn't considered the most environmentally friendly, but one company is changing that by offering re-usable, recyclable packaging through a deposit system.
Climate Change
Here’s how the UK dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption levels
In the last year, the UK has dramatically reduced its plastic bag consumption. In 2015, a 5p charge was introduced for every bag used.
Future of the Environment
This Alpine lake is the new icon of climate change - here's why
Startling photographs of a new lake on Mont Blanc have sparked further concerns over the climate crisis.
Climate Change
Scotland's new target: 100% renewable electricity in 2020
In a bid to tackle climate change, Scotland is set to power the entire country with 100% renewable electricity with its wind resources to power every house
Future of the Environment
These bus stops are a sanctuary for bees
Utrecht in the Netherlands has redesigned over 300 bus stops to feature "green roofs", which aim to provide a habitat for bees in the city.
Future of the Environment
NASA uses new "green" fuel to successfully power satellite in orbit
NASA has been working on its eco-friendly fuel, Green Propellant Infusion Mission, or GPIM, for years. It has now passed a crucial test.
United States
Endangered sea turtles are laying eggs at record pace on the US coast
Loggerhead sea turtles have been listed as endangered for more than 40 years. But they are currently experiencing a potentially record-breaking nesting season along the coast of Georgia.
Future of the Environment
What are microfibers and how can you avoid them?
Microfibers are a form of microplastics that are released from our clothing when we wash them, and they can have potentially harmful effects on the environment.
Innovation
Scientists have created a new kind of plastic that could be infinitely recyclable
A new form of plastic called poly(diketoenamine) could create a closed-loop and zero-waste recycling process.
United States
New York City passes a green new deal, requiring 'green roofs' on new buildings
The new bill is intended to not only make the NYC skyline prettier, but also more environmentally friendly, adding to the city's renewable energy capacity.